The Global Market for Nanocoatings in Aerospace

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Revised February 2018| 143 pages | Table of contents

Aerospace and aviation coatings are generally used for protecting the structures and surfaces of the aircraft from harsh environments. Increasing requirements such as resistance to extreme temperatures, extreme climates, corrosion, abrasion and wear of engine parts have resulted in an increased demand for more reliable high performance coatings. A number of aerospace companies and agencies are beginning to use, or investigate the use of, nanocoatings in aerospace to add special characteristics to aircraft frames and interior and engine parts and component surfaces, which can include properties such as: self-cleaning; improved hardness; wear and corrosion resistance; improvement in fuel efficiency; and improved thermal performance and flame retardancy.

Advantages of using nanocoatings in aerospace and aviation include reduced carbon footprint, fewer cleaning and maintenance costs, protection against corrosion and erosion and reduced ice accretion. Nanocoatings are also allowing for fuel-burn savings through drag reduction. Aviation, especially military aviation suffers high maintenance costs which can be alleviated with the use of anti-corrosion nanocoatings. Multilayer structure, temperatures resistant, thermal shock, corrosive and erosive wear-resistant nanocoatings are also increasing in application in turboengines, increasing their service life considerably. Nanoparticle coatings can also facilitate crack healing, resulting in improved high-temperature, strength and creep resistance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1    INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………. 16

  • 1.1    Aims and objectives of the study……………………………………………………………………………………. 16
  • 1.2    Market definition…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
  • 1.2.1     Properties of nanomaterials……………………………………………………………………………………. 17
  • 1.2.2     Categorization………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18

2    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY………………………………………………… 20

3    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………. 21

  • 3.1    High performance coatings…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
  • 3.2    Nanocoatings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
  • 3.3    Market drivers and trends………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
    • 3.3.1     Need for more effective protection and improved asset sustainability……………………. 23
    • 3.3.2     Cost of weather-related damage……………………………………………………………………………. 24
    • 3.3.3     Cost of corrosion……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
    • 3.3.4     Need for improved hygiene……………………………………………………………………………………. 25
    • 3.3.5     Increased demand for coatings for extreme environments…………………………………….. 26
    • 3.3.6     Sustainable coating systems and materials……………………………………………………………. 26
    • 3.3.6.1       VOC and odour reduction………………………………………………………………………………. 26
    • 3.3.6.2       Chemical to bio-based…………………………………………………………………………………… 26
  • 3.4    Market size and opportunity……………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
    • 3.4.1     Main markets………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
  • 3.5    Market and technical challenges…………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
    • 3.5.1     Durability………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
    • 3.5.2     Dispersion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
    • 3.5.3     Transparency…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
    • 3.5.4     Production, scalability and cost………………………………………………………………………………. 31

4    INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………. 33

  • 4.1    Properties……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33
  • 4.2    Benefits of using nanocoatings………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
    • 4.2.1     Types……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
      • 4.2.1.1       Film coatings techniques……………………………………………………………………………….. 36
      • 4.2.1.2       Superhydrophobic coatings on substrates…………………………………………………….. 38
      • 4.2.1.3       Electrospray and electrospinning…………………………………………………………………… 39
      • 4.2.1.4       Chemical and electrochemical deposition……………………………………………………… 40
      • 4.2.1.5       Chemical vapor deposition (CVD)………………………………………………………………….. 40
      • 4.2.1.6       Physical vapor deposition (PVD)……………………………………………………………………. 41
      • 4.2.1.7       Atomic layer deposition (ALD)……………………………………………………………………….. 41
      • 4.2.1.8       Aerosol coating……………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
      • 4.2.1.9       Layer-by-layer Self-assembly (LBL)………………………………………………………………. 42
      • 4.2.1.10     Sol-gel process………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43
      • 4.2.1.11     Etching…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44
  • 4.3    Hydrophobic coatings and surfaces……………………………………………………………………………….. 44
    • 4.3.1     Hydrophilic coatings……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
    • 4.3.2     Hydrophobic coatings…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
      • 4.3.2.1       Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 46
  • 4.4    Superhydrophobic coatings and surfaces………………………………………………………………………. 47
    • 4.4.1     Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47
    • 4.4.2     Durability issues…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 48
    • 4.4.3     Nanocellulose………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48
  • 4.5    Oleophobic and omniphobic coatings and surfaces……………………………………………………….. 48
    • 4.5.1     SLIPS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
    • 4.5.2     Covalent bonding…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50
    • 4.5.3     Step-growth graft polymerization……………………………………………………………………………. 50
    • 4.5.4     Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 50

5    NANOMATERIALS USED IN COATINGS…………………………………. 53

6    TYPES OF NANOCOATINGS UTILIZED IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY………………………………………………………………………………… 56

  • 6.1    ANTI-CORROSION NANOCOATINGS………………………………………………………………………….. 56
    • 6.1.1     Market drivers and trends………………………………………………………………………………………. 58
      • 6.1.1.1       Reduce the use of toxic and hazardous substances……………………………………… 58
      • 6.1.1.2       Reducing volataile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from anti-corrosion coatings    59
      • 6.1.1.3       Cost of corrosion……………………………………………………………………………………………. 59
      • 6.1.1.4       Need for environmentally friendly, anti-corrosion marine coatings…………………. 59
      • 6.1.1.5       Corrosive environments in Oil & gas exploration…………………………………………… 59
      • 6.1.1.6       Cost of corrosion damage for Military equipment…………………………………………… 60
      • 6.1.1.7       Problems with corrosion on offshore Wind turbines……………………………………….. 60
      • 6.1.1.8       Automotive protection……………………………………………………………………………………. 60
    • 6.1.2     Benefits of nanocoatings………………………………………………………………………………………… 60
    • 6.1.3     Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 63
    • 6.1.4     Global market size…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 64
      • 6.1.4.1       Nanocoatings opportunity………………………………………………………………………………. 65
      • 6.1.4.2       Global revenues 2010-2027…………………………………………………………………………… 67
    • 6.1.5     Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 69
  • 6.2    ABRASION & WEAR-RESISTANT NANOCOATINGS…………………………………………………… 71
    • 6.2.1     Market drivers and trends………………………………………………………………………………………. 73
      • 6.2.1.1       Machining tools……………………………………………………………………………………………… 73
      • 6.2.1.2       Cost of abrasion damage………………………………………………………………………………. 73
      • 6.2.1.3       Regulatory and safety requirements………………………………………………………………. 73
    • 6.2.2     Benefits of nanocoatings………………………………………………………………………………………… 73
    • 6.2.3     Markets………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 74
    • 6.2.4     Global market size…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 75
      • 6.2.4.1       Nanocoatings opportunity………………………………………………………………………………. 75
      • 6.2.4.2       Global revenues 2010-2027…………………………………………………………………………… 77
    • 6.2.5     Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 79
  • 6.3    THERMAL BARRIER AND FLAME RETARDANT NANOCOATINGS……………………………. 80
    • 6.3.1     Market Drivers and trends………………………………………………………………………………………. 82
      • 6.3.1.1       Extreme conditions and environments…………………………………………………………… 82
      • 6.3.1.2       Flame retardants……………………………………………………………………………………………. 82
    • 6.3.2     Benefits of nanocoatings………………………………………………………………………………………… 82
    • 6.3.3     Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 83
    • 6.3.4     Global market size…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 84
      • 6.3.4.1       Nanocoatings opportunity………………………………………………………………………………. 85
      • 6.3.4.2       Global revenues 2010-2027…………………………………………………………………………… 88
    • 6.3.5     Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 89
  • 6.4    ANTI-ICING AND DE-ICING…………………………………………………………………………………………… 90
    • 6.4.1     Market drivers and trends………………………………………………………………………………………. 91
      • 6.4.1.1       Inefficiency of current anti-icing solutions………………………………………………………. 91
      • 6.4.1.2       Costs of damage caused by icing of surfaces……………………………………………….. 91
      • 6.4.1.3       Need for new aviation solutions…………………………………………………………………….. 91
      • 6.4.1.4       Increasing use of drones in demanding conditions………………………………………… 92
      • 6.4.1.5       Oil and gas exploration………………………………………………………………………………….. 92
      • 6.4.1.6       Wind turbines…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 92
      • 6.4.1.7       Marine……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 93
    • 6.4.2     Benefits of nanocoatings………………………………………………………………………………………… 93
      • 6.4.2.1       Hydrophobic and superhydrophobic coatings (HSH)……………………………………… 93
      • 6.4.2.2       SLIPS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95
      • 6.4.2.3       Heatable coatings………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95
      • 6.4.2.4       Anti-freeze protein coatings…………………………………………………………………………… 97
    • 6.4.3     Global market size…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 98
      • 6.4.3.1       Nanocoatings opportunity………………………………………………………………………………. 98
      • 6.4.3.2       Global revenues 2010-2027………………………………………………………………………… 101
    • 6.4.4     Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 102

7    MARKET SEGMENT ANALYSIS OF NANOCOATINGS IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY………………………………………………………….. 104

  • 7.1    Market drivers and trends…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 104
    • 7.1.1     Improved performance…………………………………………………………………………………………. 104
    • 7.1.2     Improved safety……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 105
    • 7.1.3     Improved aesthetics and functionality………………………………………………………………….. 105
    • 7.1.4     Reduced maintenance costs………………………………………………………………………………… 105
  • 7.2    Applications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 106
    • 7.2.1     Thermal protection……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 107
    • 7.2.2     Icing prevention……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 108
    • 7.2.3     Conductive and anti-static……………………………………………………………………………………. 108
    • 7.2.4     Corrosion resistant……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 109
    • 7.2.5     Insect contamination…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 109
  • 7.3    Global market size……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 110
    • 7.3.1     Nanocoatings opportunity…………………………………………………………………………………….. 110
  • 7.3.2     Global revenues 2010-2027…………………………………………………………………………………. 111

8    AEROSPACE NANOCOATINGS COMPANY PROFILES………………………………. 113

  • 8.1    Analytical Services & Materials, Inc……………………………………………………………………………… 113
  • 8.2    Ancatt…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 114
  • 8.3    Applied Thin Films, Inc…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 114
  • 8.4    Autonomic Materials…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 115
  • 8.5    Battelle…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 116
  • 8.6    Bio-Gate AG…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 116
  • 8.7    California Nanotechnologies Corporation…………………………………………………………………….. 117
  • 8.8    Cytonix CLLC……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 118
  • 8.9    Duralar Technologies……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 118
  • 8.10      Engineered Nanoproducts Germany AG………………………………………………………………….. 119
  • 8.11      Envaerospace, Inc……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 120
  • 8.12      FutureCarbon GmbH……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 120
  • 8.13      GE Global Research………………………………………………………………………………………………… 121
  • 8.14      Inframat Corporation………………………………………………………………………………………………… 121
  • 8.15      Integran Technologies, Inc………………………………………………………………………………………. 122
  • 8.16      Luna Innovtions………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 123
  • 8.17      MDS Coating Technologies Corporation………………………………………………………………….. 124
  • 8.18      Mesocoat, Inc…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 124
  • 8.19      Naco Technologies, Inc……………………………………………………………………………………………. 125
  • 8.20      Nanosonic, Inc…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 125
  • 8.21      Nanovere Technologies, LLC…………………………………………………………………………………… 126
  • 8.22      NGimat…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 127
  • 8.23      NTC Nanotech Coatings GmbH……………………………………………………………………………….. 127
  • 8.24      Opus Materials Technology……………………………………………………………………………………… 128
  • 8.25      Perpetual Technologies, Inc…………………………………………………………………………………….. 128
  • 8.26      Powdermet, Inc………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 129
  • 8.27      Quantiam Technologies, Inc…………………………………………………………………………………….. 130
  • 8.28      Resodyn Corporation……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 130
  • 8.29      Semblant………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 131
  • 8.30      Sketch Co., Ltd………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 132
  • 8.31      Starfire Systems, inc………………………………………………………………………………………………… 132
  • 8.32      Sub-One Technology, Inc………………………………………………………………………………………… 133
  • 8.33      Tesla Nanocoatings…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 134
  • 8.34      Topasol LLC…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 135
  • 8.35      TripleO Performance Solution………………………………………………………………………………….. 136
  • 8.36      X-Therma, Inc………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 136

9    REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………….. 138

TABLES

  • Table 1: Categorization of nanomaterials……………………………………………………………………………………. 18
  • Table 2: Properties of nanocoatings…………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
  • Table 3: Markets for nanocoatings……………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
  • Table 4: Disadvantages of commonly utilized superhydrophobic coating methods…………………….. 32
  • Table 5: Technology for synthesizing nanocoatings agents……………………………………………………….. 35
  • Table 6: Film coatings techniques………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36
  • Table 7: Contact angles of hydrophilic, super hydrophilic, hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46
  • Table 8: Applications of oleophobic & omniphobic coatings……………………………………………………….. 50
  • Table 9: Nanomaterials used in nanocoatings and applications…………………………………………………. 53
  • Table 10: Anti-corrosion nanocoatings-Nanomaterials used, principles, properties and applications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 56
  • Table 11: Anti-corrosion nanocoatings markets and applications……………………………………………….. 64
  • Table 12: Market assessment for anti-corrosion nanocoatings…………………………………………………… 65
  • Table 13: Opportunity for anti-corrosion nanocoatings……………………………………………………………….. 66
  • Table 14: Revenues for anti-corrosion nanocoatings, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
  • Table 15: Anti-corrosion nanocoatings product and application developers……………………………….. 69
  • Table 16: Abrasion & wear resistant nanocoatings-Nanomaterials used, principles, properties and applications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 71
  • Table 17: Abrasion & wear resistant nanocoatings markets and applications…………………………….. 74
  • Table 18: Abrasion and wear resistant nanocoatings markets, applications and potential revenues………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 75
  • Table 19: Market assessment for abrasion and wear resistant nanocoatings…………………………….. 77
  • Table 20: Revenues for abrasion and wear resistant nanocoatings, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 77
  • Table 21: Abrasion and wear resistant nanocoatings product and application developers…………. 79
  • Table 22: Thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings-Nanomaterials used, principles, properties and applications…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 80
  • Table 23: Nanomaterials utilized in thermal barrier and flame retardant coatings and benefits thereof…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83
  • Table 24: Thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings-Markets, applications and potential addressable markets…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 85
  • Table 25: Market assessment for thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings…………………. 86
  • Table 26: Revenues for thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates…………………………………………………………………………………… 88
  • Table 27: Thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings product and application developers. 89
  • Table 28: Anti-icing nanocoatings-Nanomaterials used, principles, properties, applications………. 90
  • Table 29: Nanomaterials utilized in anti-icing coatings and benefits thereof………………………………. 97
  • Table 30: Anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings-Markets, applications and potential addressable markets…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 99
  • Table 31: Market assessment for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings……………………………………… 99
  • Table 32: Revenues for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 101
  • Table 33: Anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings product and application developers………………… 102
  • Table 34: Types of nanocoatings utilized in aerospace and application……………………………………. 106
  • Table 35: Revenues for nanocoatings in the aerospace industry, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 111

FIGURES

  • Figure 1: Techniques for constructing superhydrophobic coatings on substrates………………………. 38
  • Figure 2: Electrospray deposition……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40
  • Figure 3: CVD technique…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41
  • Figure 4: SEM images of different layers of TiO2 nanoparticles in steel surface………………………… 43
  • Figure 5: (a) Water drops on a lotus leaf…………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
  • Figure 6: A schematic of (a) water droplet on normal hydrophobic surface with contact angle greater than 90° and (b) water droplet on a superhydrophobic surface with a contact angle > 150°… 47
  • Figure 7: Contact angle on superhydrophobic coated surface……………………………………………………. 47
  • Figure 8: Self-cleaning nanocellulose dishware………………………………………………………………………….. 48
  • Figure 9: SLIPS repellent coatings……………………………………………………………………………………………… 50
  • Figure 10: Omniphobic coatings…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 51
  • Figure 11: Nanovate CoP coating………………………………………………………………………………………………. 61
  • Figure 12:  2000 hour salt fog results for Teslan nanocoatings………………………………………………….. 62
  • Figure 13: AnCatt proprietary polyaniline nanodispersion and coating structure………………………… 62
  • Figure 14: Schematic of anti-corrosion via superhydrophobic surface………………………………………… 63
  • Figure 15: Current end user markets for anti-corrosion nanocoatings, % based on nanocoatings company sales……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 65
  • Figure 16: Potential addressable market for anti-corrosion nanocoatings………………………………….. 67
  • Figure 17: Revenues for anti-corrosion nanocoatings, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 69
  • Figure 18: Potential addressable market for abrasion and wear resistant nanocoatings……………. 76
  • Figure 19: Revenues for abrasion and wear-resistant nanocoatings, 2010-2027, millions US$, conservative and optimistic estimates…………………………………………………………………………………… 78
  • Figure 20: Flame retardant nanocoating…………………………………………………………………………………….. 84
  • Figure 21: Markets for thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings, %……………………………… 85
  • Figure 22: Potential addressable market for thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings…. 87
  • Figure 23: Revenues for thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates…………………………………………………………………………………… 89
  • Figure 24: Nanocoated surface in comparison to existing surfaces……………………………………………. 94
  • Figure 25: NANOMYTE® SuperAi, a Durable Anti-ice Coating…………………………………………………… 95
  • Figure 26: SLIPS coating schematic…………………………………………………………………………………………… 95
  • Figure 27: Carbon nanotube based anti-icing/de-icing device…………………………………………………….. 96
  • Figure 28: CNT anti-icing nanocoating……………………………………………………………………………………….. 97
  • Figure 29: Markets for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings, %………………………………………………….. 98
  • Figure 30: Potential addressable market for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings…………………… 100
  • Figure 31: Revenues for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates. Conservative estimates in blue, optimistic in red……………………………….. 102
  • Figure 32: Nanocoatings in the aerospace industry, by nanocoatings type %………………………….. 110
  • Figure 33: Potential addressable market for nanocoatings in aerospace………………………………….. 111
  • Figure 34: Revenues for nanocoatings in the aerospace industry, 2010-2027, US$, conservative and optimistic estimates……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 112