Global Nanocoatings for the Automotive Industry Report - Forecasts to 2020

DUBLIN, Feb. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hxht7n/global ) has announced the addition of the"Global Nanocoatings for the Automotive Industry Report - Forecasts to 2020" report to their offering.

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Surface protection is a key area in the luxury car market both for protection from UV, wear, heat; promotion of adhesion; and reduction of engine friction. The overall world automotive paints and coatings market was estimated to be $7.75 billion in 2010 and nanomaterials will play a key role in future growth.

Desirable functional properties for the automotive coatings industry afforded by nanomaterials include:

Scratch resistance (alumina and silica nanoparticles) Anti-fingerprint (silica nanoparticles) Self-cleaning (Nano-Tio2, nano-silica) Chemical resistance (CNTs, graphene) UV resistance (zinc oxide, cerium oxide, titanium oxide, iron oxide nanoparticles) Abrasion resistance (silica and alumninium oxide nanoparticles).Applications include:

Hydrophobic and oleophobic anti-fingerprint coatings in automotive displays Anti-fingerprint mirror and interior surface coatings Scratch-proof coatings Wear resistant nanocoatings for engines Lubricant additives Self-cleaning coatings on glass Anti-corrosion engine coatings Anti-bacterial interior trim and upholstery coatings Anti-icing coatings. Key Topics Covered:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nanotechnology is a key driver for new and innovative coating applications and nanocoatings have shown remarkable growth in recent years in the automotive sector.

INTRODUCTION
Nanocoatings types, properties and history.

ANTI-FINGERPRINT
Properties, effect, applications and companies in the automotive sector.

SCRATCH AND WEAR-RESISTANT
Properties, effect, applications and companies in the automotive sector.

SELF-CLEANING
Properties, effect, applications and companies in the automotive sector.

OTHER COATINGS
Anti-corrosion, anti-bacterial, anti-icing, photocatalytic, UV-protection and flame retardant nanocoatings in the automotive sector.

MARKET SUMMARY FOR NANOCOATINGS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Applications, nanomaterials, product development and market outlook.

COMPANIES
Producers, application developers and OEMs in automotive nanocoatings including applications and contact details.

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