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- Published: March 2025
- Pages: 647
- Tables: 161
- Figures: 91
Sol-gel coatings are advanced surface treatment technologies created through a chemical process that transforms liquid precursors into solid materials through controlled hydrolysis and condensation reactions. These coatings begin as "sols" (colloidal suspensions) that transform into "gels" (interconnected networks) before final curing into solid films. The process allows for molecular-level engineering of coating properties, enabling precise control over characteristics such as hardness, porosity, thermal resistance, optical properties, and chemical functionality. Sol-gel coatings are critically important because they provide exceptional performance advantages including superior adhesion through chemical bonding with substrates, excellent durability, controlled nanoscale structures, and environmental sustainability through low-temperature processing and reduced solvent use. Their versatility allows for multifunctional properties within ultra-thin layers, addressing complex surface engineering challenges across industries from aerospace and electronics to healthcare and construction, while meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations that conventional coating technologies cannot satisfy.
The global sol-gel coatings market represents a dynamic and rapidly expanding segment within the broader specialty chemicals and advanced materials sectors. Growth is being driven by multiple converging factors spanning technological advances, regulatory shifts, and evolving end-user requirements across diverse industrial applications. Technological innovation continues to reshape the competitive landscape, with recent advances in multi-functional coatings and hybridization techniques enabling sol-gel products to simultaneously address multiple performance requirements. Particularly noteworthy is the rapid growth in smart and responsive sol-gel coatings, which can adapt to environmental stimuli including temperature, light, humidity, or mechanical stress. These advanced formulations command premium pricing and are experiencing growth rates nearly double that of the overall market.
Regulatory drivers have significantly accelerated market adoption, particularly environmental regulations targeting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants, and substances of very high concern under frameworks like REACH. Sol-gel technologies offer compliant alternatives to traditional solvent-based coating systems, providing similar or superior performance with substantially reduced environmental impact. This regulatory advantage has proven particularly valuable in automotive, aerospace, and architectural applications where stringent environmental compliance is mandated.
The competitive landscape features a diverse ecosystem of players ranging from multinational chemical corporations to specialized mid-sized companies , alongside numerous innovative start-ups focusing on application-specific solutions. Several key trends will shape market evolution: the integration of sol-gel coatings with digital manufacturing technologies including 3D printing and robotic application systems; the development of self-healing and ultra-durable formulations that dramatically extend maintenance intervals; increasing incorporation of sustainable and bio-based precursors; and expanded adoption in emerging application spaces including flexible electronics, energy storage, and advanced healthcare materials.
Challenges to market growth include relatively higher raw material costs compared to conventional coating systems, technical complexity in formulation and application requiring specialized expertise, and scalability limitations for certain high-performance variants. However, these barriers are progressively being overcome through process innovations, supply chain optimization, and increasing technical familiarity across industries. The long-term outlook remains exceptionally promising as sol-gel coatings transition from specialized niche applications to mainstream adoption across multiple industries, driven by their unmatched versatility in addressing complex performance requirements while meeting increasingly stringent environmental and sustainability standards.
The Global Sol-Gel Coatings Market 2025-2035 provides an in-depth analysis of the rapidly evolving sol-gel coatings industry, examining its growth trajectory and expanding applications across multiple sectors. This detailed market intelligence publication offers valuable insights into the innovative technologies, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities that are reshaping the global surface engineering industry through 2035. Report contents include:
- Market Overview and Growth Analysis
- Market Size and Projections: Detailed revenue forecasts from 2023-2035
- Historical Context: Market evolution tracking from 2010, establishing clear growth patterns and inflection points
- Regional Analysis: Comprehensive breakdown across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets with region-specific growth rates
- Growth Drivers: Analysis of regulatory influences, technological advancements, and end-user demand patterns
- Investment Trends: Venture capital activity, strategic investments, and M&A patterns in the sol-gel ecosystem
- Sol-Gel Technology Fundamentals
- Chemical Processes: Detailed examination of hydrolysis and condensation mechanisms underlying sol-gel formation
- Precursor Materials: Analysis of metal alkoxides, inorganic salts, and hybrid precursor systems
- Processing Methods: Comparative assessment of application techniques including dip coating, spin coating, spray methods, and emerging digital approaches
- Curing Technologies: Evaluation of thermal, UV, microwave, and ambient curing approaches with performance implications
- Advanced Formulation Strategies: Latest developments in catalyst systems, stabilizers, and functional additives
- Coating Compositions and Types
- Silica-Based Systems: Pure silica, alkyl-modified, and fluorosilica coating architectures
- Metal Oxide Frameworks: Detailed analysis of titania, alumina, and zirconia-based systems with application profiles
- Mixed Metal Oxide Systems: Binary and ternary compositions with enhanced functionality
- Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Coatings: Class I and Class II hybrid systems with comparative performance assessments
- Nanocomposite Architectures: Particle-reinforced systems, carbon-based nanomaterial incorporation, and layered silicate structures
- Functional Properties and Applications
- Optical Properties: Anti-reflective, refractive index-controlled, photochromic, and plasmonic coating technologies
- Protection Systems: Corrosion resistance, wear prevention, chemical protection, and thermal barrier functionalities
- Surface Modifications: Hydrophobic/hydrophilic, oleophobic, anti-fouling, and easy-to-clean surface technologies
- Active Functionalities: Photocatalytic, antimicrobial, sensor-based, and catalytic coating systems
- Barrier Properties: Gas, moisture, and ion migration barrier solutions for sensitive applications
- Electrical Applications: Dielectric, conductive, and semiconductor-related coating technologies
- Market Segmentation by Coating Type
- Detailed Analysis of 14 Functional Categories: Comprehensive coverage of anti-fingerprint, anti-microbial, corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant, barrier, anti-fouling, self-cleaning, photocatalytic, UV-resistant, thermal barrier, anti-icing, anti-reflective, and self-healing technologies
- For Each Category: Market size, growth rates, key applications, competitive landscape, and technology readiness assessment
- Disruptive Innovations: Emerging coating types including bio-inspired systems, sensor-embedded coatings, and radiation-resistant formulations
- End-User Market Analysis
- Aerospace and Aviation: Component protection, optical systems, and specialty applications
- Automotive and Transportation: Exterior protection, interior applications, and component-specific solutions
- Construction and Buildings: Architectural glass, façade protection, and interior implementations
- Electronics: Display technologies, semiconductor applications, photovoltaics, and component protection
- Healthcare: Medical devices, implantable materials, and antimicrobial surfaces
- Energy Storage and Generation: Solar applications, fuel cells, and battery component protection
- Additional Sectors: Comprehensive coverage of household care, marine, military, packaging, textiles, oil and gas, tools and machining, and anti-counterfeiting applications
- Competitive Landscape
- Company Profiles: Detailed assessments of over 350 companies across the value chain. Companies profiled include 3M, Accucoat, Aculon, Advanced Materials-JTJ, AkzoNobel, Applied Thin Films, Artekya, BASF Corporation, Biocoat Incorporated, Bio-Gate AG, Cardinal Glass Industries, Cetelon Nanotechnik, CMR Coatings, Cotec GmbH, Diamon-Fusion International, DSP Co., Dyphox, EControl-Glas, Evonik Hanse, Flora Coatings, Fusion Bionic, GBneuhaus, Gelest, Green Earth Nano Science, Henkel AG, Heliotrope Technologies, Kastus Technologies, Kriya Materials, Merck Performance Materials, Millidyne Oy, Momentive Performance Materials, NanoPhos SA, Nanotech Security, Natoco Co., Nissan Chemical Industries, NOF Metal Coatings Group, Optics Balzers, Optitune Oy, PPG Industries, Reactive Surfaces, Saint-Gobain Glass, Schott AG, SGMA (Sol-Gel Materials and Applications), Shin-Etsu Silicones, SiO2 Nanotech, Sol-Gel Technologies, SolCold, SuSoS AG, Surfactis Technologies, Wacker Chemie AG and many more.....
- Intellectual Property Landscape
- Regulatory Framework and Standards
- Future Outlook
1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 38
- 1.1 Aims and objectives of the study 38
- 1.2 Market definition 39
- 1.2.1 Sol-gel coatings 39
- 1.2.2 Nanocoatings 39
- 1.2.3 Properties of nanomaterials 40
- 1.2.4 Categorization 40
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 42
- 2.1 Organic/inorganic hybrid coatings prepared via the sol–gel process 42
- 2.2 Advantages over traditional coatings 43
- 2.3 Improvements and disruption in traditional coatings markets 44
- 2.4 End user market for nanocoatings 46
- 2.5 Global market size, historical and estimated to 2035 49
- 2.5.1 Global revenues for nanocoatings 2010-2035 49
- 2.5.1.1 By type 49
- 2.5.1.2 By market 50
- 2.5.2 Regional demand for nanocoatings 51
- 2.5.1 Global revenues for nanocoatings 2010-2035 49
- 2.6 Market challenges 52
3 INTRODUCTION 54
- 3.1 Properties 54
- 3.2 Benefits of using nanocoatings 55
- 3.2.1 Types of nanocoatings 56
- 3.3 Nanomaterials by Sol-Gel Method 57
- 3.4 Production and synthesis methods 61
- 3.4.1 Film coatings techniques analysis 63
- 3.4.2 Superhydrophobic coatings on substrates 65
- 3.4.3 Electrospray and electrospinning 65
- 3.4.4 Chemical and electrochemical deposition 66
- 3.4.4.1 Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) 66
- 3.4.4.2 Physical vapor deposition (PVD) 67
- 3.4.4.3 Atomic layer deposition (ALD) 68
- 3.4.4.4 Aerosol coating 69
- 3.4.4.5 Layer-by-layer Self-assembly (LBL) 69
- 3.4.4.6 Etching 70
4 THE SOL-GEL PROCESS 71
- 4.1 Historical Evolution of Sol-Gel Processing 71
- 4.2 Fundamental Chemistry and Reaction Mechanisms 72
- 4.2.1 Hydrolysis and Condensation Processes 72
- 4.2.2 Gelation, Aging, and Drying Stages 73
- 4.3 Properties and benefits of sol-gel coatings 74
- 4.4 Advantages of the sol-gel process 76
- 4.4.1 Low Temperature Processing 77
- 4.4.2 High Purity and Homogeneity 78
- 4.4.3 Versatility in Composition and Structure 78
- 4.4.4 Environmental Benefits 79
- 4.5 Issues with the sol-gel process 80
- 4.6 Comparison with Alternative Coating Technologies 81
- 4.7 Hydrophobic coatings and surfaces 83
- 4.7.1 Hydrophilic coatings 84
- 4.7.2 Hydrophobic coatings 84
- 4.7.2.1 Properties 84
- 4.8 Sol-Gel Coating Formulations and Processes 85
- 4.8.1 Precursor Materials 85
- 4.8.1.1 Metal Alkoxides 85
- 4.8.1.2 Inorganic Salts 86
- 4.8.1.3 Organically Modified Silicates (ORMOSILS) 87
- 4.8.1.4 Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Precursors 87
- 4.8.2 Formulation Additives 88
- 4.8.2.1 Catalysts and pH Modifiers 88
- 4.8.2.2 Stabilizers and Complexing Agents 89
- 4.8.2.3 Rheology Modifiers 90
- 4.8.2.4 Functional Additives and Dopants 91
- 4.8.3 Application Methods 92
- 4.8.3.1 Dip Coating 93
- 4.8.3.2 Spin Coating 93
- 4.8.3.3 Spray Coating 94
- 4.8.3.4 Flow Coating 94
- 4.8.3.5 Roll-to-Roll Processing 94
- 4.8.4 Emerging Application Techniques 94
- 4.8.4.1 Curing and Post-Treatment Processes 95
- 4.8.4.1.1 Thermal Processing 96
- 4.8.4.1.2 UV Curing 97
- 4.8.4.1.3 Microwave Processing 97
- 4.8.4.1.4 Plasma Treatment 98
- 4.8.4.1 Curing and Post-Treatment Processes 95
- 4.8.1 Precursor Materials 85
5 TYPES OF SOL-GEL COATINGS BY COMPOSITION 100
- 5.1 Silica-Based Coatings 100
- 5.1.1 Pure Silica Systems 100
- 5.1.2 Alkyl-Modified Silica Systems 101
- 5.1.3 Fluorosilica Coatings 102
- 5.2 Titania-Based Coatings 103
- 5.2.1 Pure and Doped TiO2 Systems 104
- 5.2.2 Multilayer TiO2/SiO2 Structures 105
- 5.3 Alumina-Based Coatings 106
- 5.4 Zirconia-Based Coatings 107
- 5.5 Mixed Metal Oxide Systems 109
- 5.5.1 Binary Systems 109
- 5.5.2 Ternary Systems 111
- 5.6 Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Coatings 112
- 5.6.1 Class I Hybrids (Weak Bonding) 113
- 5.6.2 Class II Hybrids (Strong Covalent Bonding) 114
- 5.7 Nanocomposite Sol-Gel Coatings 115
- 5.7.1 Particle-Reinforced Systems 116
- 5.7.2 Carbon-Based Nanomaterial Incorporation 117
- 5.7.3 Layered Silicate Nanocomposites 118
6 FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS 120
- 6.1 Optical Properties and Applications 121
- 6.1.1 Anti-Reflective Coatings 121
- 6.1.2 High and Low Refractive Index Coatings 121
- 6.1.3 Photochromic and Electrochromic Coatings 122
- 6.1.4 Plasmonic Coatings 124
- 6.2 Protective Properties 125
- 6.2.1 Corrosion Resistance 125
- 6.2.2 Wear and Abrasion Resistance 126
- 6.2.3 Chemical Resistance 127
- 6.2.4 Thermal Barrier Properties 128
- 6.3 Surface Functionality for Sol-Gel Coatings 129
- 6.3.1 Hydrophobic and Superhydrophobic Coatings 129
- 6.3.2 Hydrophilic and Superhydrophilic Coatings 130
- 6.3.3 Oleophobic Coatings 131
- 6.3.4 Anti-Fouling and Easy-to-Clean Surfaces 131
- 6.4 Active Functionalities 131
- 6.4.1 Photocatalytic Self-Cleaning Coatings 131
- 6.4.2 Antimicrobial and Antiviral Surfaces 132
- 6.4.3 Sensor and Responsive Coatings 132
- 6.4.4 Catalytic Coatings 133
- 6.5 Barrier Properties 134
- 6.5.1 Gas Barriers 134
- 6.5.2 Moisture Barriers 134
- 6.5.3 Ion Migration Barriers 135
- 6.6 Electrical and Electronic Applications 135
- 6.6.1 Dielectric Coatings 135
- 6.6.2 Conductive Coatings 136
- 6.6.3 Semiconductor Applications 137
7 TYPES OF COATINGS, APPLICATIONS AND MARKETS 139
- 7.1 ANTI-FINGERPRINT NANOCOATINGS 139
- 7.1.1 Market overview 139
- 7.1.2 Market assessment 140
- 7.1.3 Market drivers and trends 141
- 7.1.4 Applications 142
- 7.1.4.1 Touchscreens 143
- 7.1.4.2 Spray-on anti-fingerprint coating 144
- 7.1.5 Global market revenues 145
- 7.1.6 Product developers 145
- 7.2 ANTI-FOG NANOCOATINGS 147
- 7.2.1 Types of anti-fog coatings 152
- 7.2.2 Biomimetic anti-fogging materials 154
- 7.2.3 Markets and applications 155
- 7.2.3.1 Automotive 155
- 7.2.3.2 Solar panels 156
- 7.2.3.3 Healthcare and medical 156
- 7.2.3.4 Display devices and eyewear (optics) 157
- 7.2.3.5 Food packaging and agricultural films 157
- 7.2.4 Global market revenues 159
- 7.2.5 Product developers 160
- 7.3 ANTI-MICROBIAL AND ANTI-VIRAL NANOCOATINGS 162
- 7.3.1 Market overview 165
- 7.3.2 Market assessment 167
- 7.3.3 Market drivers and trends 167
- 7.3.4 Applications 170
- 7.3.5 Global revenues 172
- 7.3.6 Product developers 174
- 7.4 ANTI-CORROSION NANOCOATINGS 175
- 7.4.1 Market overview 175
- 7.4.2 Market assessment 177
- 7.4.3 Market drivers and trends 177
- 7.4.4 Applications 178
- 7.4.4.1 Barrier protection 179
- 7.4.4.2 Active corrosion inhibition 180
- 7.4.4.3 Self-healing functionality 180
- 7.4.4.4 Adhesion promotion 180
- 7.4.5 Global market revenues 181
- 7.4.6 Product developers 182
- 7.5 ABRASION & WEAR-RESISTANT NANOCOATINGS 183
- 7.5.1 Market overview 183
- 7.5.2 Market assessment 184
- 7.5.3 Market drivers and trends 184
- 7.5.4 Applications 185
- 7.5.5 Global market revenues 187
- 7.5.6 Product developers 187
- 7.6 BARRIER NANOCOATINGS 188
- 7.6.1 Market assessment 188
- 7.6.2 Market drivers and trends 189
- 7.6.3 Applications 189
- 7.6.4 Global market revenues 196
- 7.6.5 Product developers 196
- 7.7 ANTI-FOULING AND EASY-TO-CLEAN NANOCOATINGS 198
- 7.7.1 Market overview 198
- 7.7.2 Market assessment 199
- 7.7.3 Market drivers and trends 199
- 7.7.4 Applications 200
- 7.7.5 Global market revenues 202
- 7.7.6 Product developers 203
- 7.8 SELF-CLEANING NANOCOATINGS 204
- 7.8.1 Market overview 204
- 7.8.2 Market assessment 205
- 7.8.3 Market drivers and trends 205
- 7.8.4 Applications 206
- 7.8.5 Global market revenues 211
- 7.8.6 Product developers 212
- 7.9 PHOTOCATALYTIC NANOCOATINGS 213
- 7.9.1 Market overview 213
- 7.9.2 Market assessment 214
- 7.9.3 Market drivers and trends 215
- 7.9.4 Applications 216
- 7.9.5 Global market revenues 216
- 7.9.6 Product developers 218
- 7.10 UV-RESISTANT NANOCOATINGS 220
- 7.10.1 Market overview 220
- 7.10.2 Market assessment 221
- 7.10.3 Market drivers and trends 221
- 7.10.4 Applications 223
- 7.10.4.1 Textiles 223
- 7.10.4.2 Wood coatings 223
- 7.10.5 Global market revenues 225
- 7.10.6 Product developers 225
- 7.11 THERMAL BARRIER AND FLAME RETARDANT NANOCOATINGS 226
- 7.11.1 Market overview 226
- 7.11.2 Market assessment 227
- 7.11.3 Market drivers and trends 227
- 7.11.4 Applications 228
- 7.11.5 Global market revenues 230
- 7.11.6 Product developers 231
- 7.12 ANTI-ICING AND DE-ICING NANOCOATINGS 232
- 7.12.1 Market overview 232
- 7.12.2 Market assessment 233
- 7.12.3 Market drivers and trends 233
- 7.12.4 Applications 234
- 7.12.5 Global market revenues 237
- 7.12.6 Product developers 238
- 7.13 ANTI-REFLECTIVE NANOCOATINGS 239
- 7.13.1 Market overview 239
- 7.13.2 Market assessment 240
- 7.13.3 Market drivers and trends 240
- 7.13.4 Applications 241
- 7.13.5 Global market revenues 242
- 7.13.6 Product developers 243
- 7.14 SELF-HEALING NANOCOATINGS 245
- 7.14.1 Market overview 245
- 7.14.1.1 Extrinsic self-healing 245
- 7.14.1.2 Capsule-based 246
- 7.14.1.3 Vascular self-healing 246
- 7.14.1.4 Intrinsic self-healing 246
- 7.14.1.5 Healing volume 247
- 7.14.2 Market assessment 249
- 7.14.3 Applications 249
- 7.14.3.1 Polyurethane clear coats 250
- 7.14.3.2 Micro-/nanocapsules 252
- 7.14.3.3 Microvascular networks 253
- 7.14.3.4 Reversible polymers 253
- 7.14.3.5 Click polymerization 254
- 7.14.3.6 Polyampholyte hydrogels 254
- 7.14.3.7 Shape memory 254
- 7.14.4 Global market revenues 255
- 7.14.5 Product developers 256
- 7.14.1 Market overview 245
- 7.15 OTHER TYPES 257
- 7.15.1 Bio-inspired nanocoatings 257
- 7.15.1.1 Overview 257
- 7.15.1.2 Types and Applications 257
- 7.15.1.3 Companies 258
- 7.15.2 Smart coatings with embedded sensors 259
- 7.15.2.1 Overview 259
- 7.15.2.2 Types and Applications 259
- 7.15.2.3 Companies 260
- 7.15.3 Nuclear and radiation-resistant coatings 261
- 7.15.3.1 Overview 261
- 7.15.1 Bio-inspired nanocoatings 257
8 MARKET SEGMENT ANALYSIS, BY END USER MARKET 263
- 8.1 AVIATION AND AEROSPACE 264
- 8.1.1 Market drivers and trends 264
- 8.1.2 Applications 265
- 8.1.2.1 Aircraft Components 265
- 8.1.2.2 Optical Systems 266
- 8.1.2.3 Specialty Applications 267
- 8.1.3 Global market size 267
- 8.1.3.1 Market analysis 267
- 8.1.3.2 Global revenues 2010-2035 270
- 8.1.4 Companies 271
- 8.2 AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION 275
- 8.2.1 Market drivers and trends 275
- 8.2.2 Applications 276
- 8.2.2.1 Exterior Protection 276
- 8.2.2.2 Interior Applications 277
- 8.2.2.3 Component Protection 277
- 8.2.3 Global market size 278
- 8.2.3.1 Market analysis 278
- 8.2.3.2 Global revenues 2010-2035 281
- 8.2.4 Companies 282
- 8.3 CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDINGS 286
- 8.3.1 Market drivers and trends 286
- 8.3.2 Applications 286
- 8.3.2.1 Architectural Glass 286
- 8.3.2.2 Façade Protection 287
- 8.3.2.3 Interior Applications 288
- 8.3.3 Global market size 288
- 8.3.3.1 Market analysis 288
- 8.3.3.2 Global revenues 2010-2035 291
- 8.3.4 Companies 292
- 8.4 ELECTRONICS 296
- 8.4.1 Market drivers 296
- 8.4.2 Applications 297
- 8.4.2.1 Display Technologies 297
- 8.4.2.2 Semiconductor Devices 298
- 8.4.2.3 Photovoltaics 298
- 8.4.2.4 Electronic Components Protection 299
- 8.4.3 Global market size 300
- 8.4.3.1 Market analysis 300
- 8.4.3.2 Global revenues 2010-2035 303
- 8.4.4 Companies 304
- 8.5 HOUSEHOLD CARE, SANITARY AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY 307
- 8.5.1 Market drivers and trends 307
- 8.5.2 Applications 307
- 8.5.3 Global market size 308
- 8.5.3.1 Market analysis 308
- 8.5.3.2 Global revenues 2010-2035 310
- 8.5.4 Companies 312
- 8.6 MARINE 316
- 8.6.1 Market drivers and trends 316
- 8.6.2 Applications 316
- 8.6.3 Global market size 317
- 8.6.3.1 Market analysis 317
- 8.6.3.2 Global revenues 2010-2035 320
- 8.6.4 Companies 321
- 8.7 MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE 323
- 8.7.1 Market drivers and trends 324
- 8.7.2 Applications 325
- 8.7.2.1 Medical Devices 325
- 8.7.2.2 Implantable Materials 325
- 8.7.2.3 Antimicrobial Surfaces 326
- 8.7.3 Global market size 327
- 8.7.3.1 Market analysis 327
- 8.7.3.2 Global revenues 2010-2035 328
- 8.7.4 Companies 330
- 8.8 MILITARY AND DEFENCE 333
- 8.8.1 Market drivers and trends 333
- 8.8.2 Applications 333
- 8.8.2.1 Textiles 334
- 8.8.2.2 Military equipment 334
- 8.8.2.3 Chemical and biological protection 334
- 8.8.2.4 Thermal barrier 334
- 8.8.2.5 Anti-reflection 334
- 8.8.3 Global market size 335
- 8.8.3.1 Market analysis 335
- 8.8.3.2 Global market revenues 2010-2035 337
- 8.8.4 Companies 339
- 8.9 PACKAGING 341
- 8.9.1 Market drivers and trends 341
- 8.9.2 Applications 342
- 8.9.2.1 Oxygen barrier 343
- 8.9.2.2 Antimicrobial packaging 343
- 8.9.2.3 Anti-fog coatings 343
- 8.9.2.4 UV-blocking 343
- 8.9.3 Global market size 344
- 8.9.3.1 Market analysis 344
- 8.9.3.2 Global market revenues 2010-2035 346
- 8.9.4 Companies 348
- 8.10 TEXTILES AND APPAREL 350
- 8.10.1 Market drivers and trends 350
- 8.10.2 Applications 351
- 8.10.2.1 Water and oil repellency 351
- 8.10.2.2 Flame retardancy 351
- 8.10.2.3 Antimicrobial textiles 352
- 8.10.2.4 UV protection 352
- 8.10.2.5 Phase-change energy 352
- 8.10.3 Global market size 352
- 8.10.3.1 Market analysis 352
- 8.10.3.2 Global market revenues 2010-2035 355
- 8.10.4 Companies 356
- 8.11 ENERGY STORAGE AND GENERATION 359
- 8.11.1 Market drivers and trends 360
- 8.11.2 Applications 360
- 8.11.2.1 Solar Energy Applications 360
- 8.11.2.2 Fuel Cells 361
- 8.11.2.3 Battery Components 362
- 8.11.3 Global market size 363
- 8.11.3.1 Market analysis 363
- 8.11.3.2 Global market revenues 2010-2035 365
- 8.11.4 Companies 367
- 8.12 OIL AND GAS 370
- 8.12.1 Market drivers and trends 370
- 8.12.2 Applications 371
- 8.12.3 Global market size 372
- 8.12.3.1 Market analysis 372
- 8.12.3.2 Global market revenues 2010-2035 373
- 8.12.4 Companies 374
- 8.13 TOOLS AND MACHINING 377
- 8.13.1 Market drivers and trends 377
- 8.13.2 Applications 378
- 8.13.2.1 Wear resistance 378
- 8.13.2.2 Friction reduction 378
- 8.13.2.3 Thermal barrier 378
- 8.13.2.4 Multi-functional gradient coatings 378
- 8.13.3 Global market size 379
- 8.13.3.1 Market analysis 379
- 8.13.3.2 Global market revenues 2010-2035 380
- 8.13.4 Companies 382
- 8.14 ANTI-COUNTERFEITING 385
- 8.14.1 Market drivers and trends 385
- 8.14.2 Applications 385
- 8.14.2.1 Photonic crystal structures 385
- 8.14.2.2 Luminescent marker systems 386
- 8.14.2.3 Micro-textured surfaces 386
- 8.14.2.4 Chemical response mechanisms 386
- 8.14.3 Global market size 386
- 8.14.3.1 Market analysis 386
- 8.14.3.2 Global market revenues 2010-2035 389
- 8.14.4 Companies 390
- 8.15 OTHER APPLICATIONS 392
9 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK 394
- 9.1 Advanced Functional Sol-Gel Coatings 394
- 9.1.1 Self-Healing Mechanisms 394
- 9.1.2 Multi-Functional Coatings 394
- 9.1.3 Stimuli-Responsive Systems 395
- 9.2 Sustainable and Green Sol-Gel Technologies 396
- 9.2.1 Bio-Based Precursors 396
- 9.2.2 Water-Based Formulations 397
- 9.2.3 Energy-Efficient Processing 397
- 9.3 Advanced Processing Technologies 398
- 9.3.1 Additive Manufacturing Integration 399
- 9.3.2 Atmospheric Plasma Processing 400
- 9.3.3 Digital Printing of Sol-Gel Coatings 400
10 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS 402
- 10.1 VOC Restrictions 403
- 10.2 REACH Compliance 404
- 10.3 Sustainability Requirements 405
- 10.4 Industry Standards and Certifications 405
- 10.5 Health and Safety Considerations 406
11 IP LANDSCAPE 408
- 11.1 Patent Analysis 408
- 11.2 Key Patent Holders 409
- 11.3 Patent Trends 410
12 COMPANY PROFILES 412 (355 company profiles)
13 REFERENCES 635
LIST OF TABLES
- Table 1: Categorization of nanomaterials. 40
- Table 2: Properties of nanocoatings. 44
- Table 3. Market drivers and trends in nanocoatings. 44
- Table 4: End user markets for nanocoatings. 46
- Table 5. Regional breakdown of the nanocoatings market. 52
- Table 6: Market and technical challenges for nanocoatings. 52
- Table 7.Nanocoatings Properties by Type 56
- Table 8. Nanomaterials by Sol-Gel Method: Synthesis and Applications 57
- Table 9: Technology for synthesizing nanocoatings agents. 61
- Table 10. Comparison of production methods for nanocoatings. 62
- Table 11: Film coatings techniques. 63
- Table 12. Functional Sol-Gel Coatings and Their Performance Metrics. 75
- Table 13. Limitations and Technical Challenges of Sol-Gel Coatings. 80
- Table 14.Comparison with Alternative Coating Technologies 81
- Table 15. Contact angles of hydrophilic, super hydrophilic, hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces. 84
- Table 16.Comparison of Sol-Gel Coating Application Methods. 92
- Table 17. Performance Comparison: Sol-Gel vs. Alternative Technologies. 120
- Table 18.Emerging Applications and Future Trends in Sol-Gel Nanomaterials. 137
- Table 19. Market overview for anti-fingerprint nanocoatings. 139
- Table 20: Market assessment for anti-fingerprint nanocoatings. 140
- Table 21. Market drivers and trends for anti-fingerprint nanocoatings. 141
- Table 22: Anti-fingerprint coatings product and application developers. 145
- Table 23. Types of anti-fog solutions. 148
- Table 24. Typical surfaces with superwettability used in anti-fogging. 149
- Table 25. Market Assessment for Anti-Fog Nanocoatings-Market Age, Market Forecast Growth to 2035, Price Sensitivity, Number of Competitors, Main Current Applications, Future Applications. 152
- Table 26. Types of biomimetic materials and properties. 154
- Table 27. Market overview of anti-fog coatings in automotive. 155
- Table 28. Market overview of anti-fog coatings in solar panels. 156
- Table 29. Market overview of anti-fog coatings in healthcare and medical. 157
- Table 30. Market overview of anti-fog coatings in display devices and eyewear (optics). 157
- Table 31. Market overview of anti-fog coatings in food packaging and agricultural films. 158
- Table 32. Anti-fog nanocoatings product and application developers. 160
- Table 33. Growth Modes of Bacteria and characteristics. 162
- Table 34. Anti-microbial nanocoatings-Nanomaterials used, principles, properties and applications 165
- Table 35. Market assessment for Anti-Microbial and Anti-Viral Nanocoatings 167
- Table 36. Market drivers and trends for anti-microbial and anti-viral nanocoatings. 168
- Table 37. Nanomaterials used in anti-microbial and anti-viral nanocoatings and applications. 171
- Table 38: Anti-microbial and anti-viral nanocoatings product and application developers. 174
- Table 39. Market overview for anti-corrosion nanocoatings. 175
- Table 40: Market assessment for anti-corrosion nanocoatings. 177
- Table 41. Market drivers and trends for use of anti-corrosion nanocoatings. 178
- Table 42: Applications for anti-corrosion nanocoatings. 180
- Table 43: Anti-corrosion nanocoatings product and application developers. 182
- Table 44. Market overview for abrasion and wear-resistant nanocoatings. 183
- Table 45. Market assessment for abrasion and wear-resistant nanocoatings 184
- Table 46. Market driversaand trends for use of abrasion and wear resistant nanocoatings. 185
- Table 47. Applications for abrasion and wear-resistant nanocoatings. 186
- Table 48: Abrasion and wear resistant nanocoatings product and application developers. 187
- Table 49.Market assessment for barrier nanocoatings and films. 188
- Table 50. Market drivers and trends for barrier nanocoatings 189
- Table 51. Applications of barrier nanocoatings. 190
- Table 52: Barrier nanocoatings product and application developers. 196
- Table 53. Anti-fouling and easy-to-clean nanocoatings-Nanomaterials used, principles, properties and applications. 198
- Table 54. Market assessment for anti-fouling and easy-to-clean nanocoatings. 199
- Table 55. Market drivers and trends for use of anti-fouling and easy to clean nanocoatings. 199
- Table 56: Anti-fouling and easy-to-clean nanocoatings product and application developers. 203
- Table 57. Market overview for self-cleaning nanocoatings. 204
- Table 58. Market assessment for self-cleaning (bionic) nanocoatings. 205
- Table 59. Market drivers and trends for self-cleaning nanocoatings. 205
- Table 60. Self-cleaning (bionic) nanocoatings-Markets and applications. 207
- Table 61: Self-cleaning (bionic) nanocoatings product and application developers. 212
- Table 62. Market overview for photocatalytic nanocoatings. 213
- Table 63. Market assessment for photocatalytic nanocoatings. 214
- Table 64. Market drivers and trends in photocatalytic nanocoatings. 215
- Table 65. Photocatalytic nanocoatings-Markets, applications and potential addressable market size. 217
- Table 66: Self-cleaning (photocatalytic) nanocoatings product and application developers. 219
- Table 67. Market overview for UV resistant nanocoatings. 220
- Table 68: Market assessment for UV-resistant nanocoatings. 221
- Table 69. Market drivers and trends in UV-resistant nanocoatings. 221
- Table 70. UV-resistant nanocoatings-Markets, applications and potential addressable market. 224
- Table 71: UV-resistant nanocoatings product and application developers. 225
- Table 72. Market overview for thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings. 226
- Table 73. Market assessment for thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings. 227
- Table 74. Market drivers and trends in thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings. 227
- Table 75. Nanomaterials utilized in thermal barrier and flame retardant coatings and benefits thereof. 229
- Table 76. Thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings-Markets, applications and potential addressable markets. 230
- Table 77: Thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings product and application developers. 231
- Table 78. Market overview for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings. 232
- Table 79. Market assessment for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings. 233
- Table 80. Market drivers and trends for use of anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings. 233
- Table 81. Anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings-Markets, applications and potential addressable markets. 237
- Table 82: Anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings product and application developers. 238
- Table 83: Anti-reflective nanocoatings-Nanomaterials used, principles, properties and applications. 239
- Table 84.Market Assessment for Anti-Reflective Nanocoatings. 240
- Table 85. Market drivers and trends in Anti-reflective nanocoatings. 240
- Table 86. Market opportunity for anti-reflection nanocoatings. 242
- Table 87: Anti-reflective nanocoatings product and application developers. 243
- Table 88: Types of self-healing coatings and materials. 248
- Table 89: Comparative properties of self-healing materials. 248
- Table 90. Market Assessment of Self-Healing Nanocoatings. 249
- Table 91: Companies producing polyurethane clear coat products for self-healing. 251
- Table 92. Self-healing materials and coatings markets and applications. 255
- Table 93: Self-healing nanocoatings product and application developers. 256
- Table 94. Bio-inspired nanocoatings. 258
- Table 95. Companies Developing Bio-Inspired Nanocoatings 258
- Table 96. Smart coatings with embedded sensors. 259
- Table 97. Companies Developing Smart Coatings with Embedded Sensors. 260
- Table 98. Companies developing Nuclear and Radiation Resistant Nanocoatings. 262
- Table 99. Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in aviation and aerospace. 264
- Table 100. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Aviation and Aerospace. 267
- Table 101: Revenues for nanocoatings in the aerospace industry, 2010-2035, millions US$. 270
- Table 102: Aerospace nanocoatings product developers. 271
- Table 103: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in the automotive and transportation market. 275
- Table 104. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Automotive. 278
- Table 105: Revenues for nanocoatings in the automotive industry, 2010-2035, millons US$, conservative and optimistic estimate. 281
- Table 106: Automotive nanocoatings product developers. 282
- Table 107: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in the construction market. 286
- Table 108. Market analysis of nanocoatings in construction. 288
- Table 109: Revenues for nanocoatings in construction, architecture and exterior protection, 2010-2035, millions US$.* 291
- Table 110: Construction and Building Industry nanocoatings product developers. 292
- Table 111: Market drivers for nanocoatings in electronics. 296
- Table 112. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Electronics. 300
- Table 113: Revenues for nanocoatings in electronics, 2010-2035, millions US$. 303
- Table 114: Nanocoatings applications developers in electronics. 304
- Table 115: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in household care, sanitary and indoor air quality. 307
- Table 116. Market analysis of nanocoatings in household care, sanitary and indoor air quality. 308
- Table 117: Revenues for nanocoatings in household care, sanitary and indoor air quality, 2010-2035, millions US$. 310
- Table 118: Household care, sanitary and indoor air quality nanocoatings product developers. 312
- Table 119: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in the marine industry. 316
- Table 120. Market analysis of nanocoatings in marine. 317
- Table 121: Revenues for nanocoatings in the marine sector, 2010-2035, millions US$. 320
- Table 122: Marine nanocoatings product developers. 321
- Table 123: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in medicine and healthcare. 324
- Table 124. Market analysis of nanocoatings in medical & healthcare. 327
- Table 125: Revenues for nanocoatings in medical and healthcare, 2010-2035, millions US$. 328
- Table 126: Medical and healthcare nanocoatings product developers. 330
- Table 127: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in the military and defence industry. 333
- Table 128. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Military and Defense. 335
- Table 129: Revenues for nanocoatings in military and defence, 2010-2035, millions US$. 337
- Table 130: Military and defence nanocoatings product and application developers. 339
- Table 131: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in the packaging industry. 341
- Table 132. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Packaging 344
- Table 133: Revenues for nanocoatings in packaging, 2010-2035, millions US$. 346
- Table 134: Packaging nanocoatings companies. 348
- Table 135: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in the textiles and apparel industry. 350
- Table 136. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Textiles and Apparel. 352
- Table 137. Revenues for nanocoatings in textiles and apparel, 2010-2035, US$. 355
- Table 138: Textiles and apparel nanocoatings product developers. 356
- Table 139: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in the energy industry. 360
- Table 140. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Energy. 363
- Table 141: Revenues for nanocoatings in energy, 2010-2035, millions US$. 365
- Table 142. Energy storage nanocoatings product developers. 367
- Table 143: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in the oil and gas exploration industry. 370
- Table 144. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Oil and Gas. 372
- Table 145: Revenues for nanocoatings in oil and gas, 2010-2035, US$. 373
- Table 146: Oil and gas nanocoatings product developers. 374
- Table 147: Market drivers and trends for nanocoatings in tools and machining. 377
- Table 148. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Tools and Machining. 379
- Table 149: Revenues for nanocoatings in Tools and manufacturing, 2010-2035, millions US$. 380
- Table 150: Tools and manufacturing nanocoatings product and application developers. 382
- Table 151. Market analysis of nanocoatings in Anti-couterfeiting. 386
- Table 152: Revenues for nanocoatings in anti-counterfeiting, 2010-2035, US$. 389
- Table 153: Anti-counterfeiting nanocoatings product and application developers. 390
- Table 154. Environmental Impact and Sustainability Metrics for Sol-Gel Processing. 402
- Table 155. Regulatory and Standards Framework for Sol-Gel Nanomaterials 407
- Table 156. Carbodeon Ltd. Oy nanodiamond product list. 449
- Table 157. Photocatalytic coating schematic. 481
- Table 158. Natoco anti-fog coating properties. 562
- Table 159. Film properties of MODIPER H. 574
- Table 160. Ray-Techniques Ltd. nanodiamonds product list. 592
- Table 161. Comparison of ND produced by detonation and laser synthesis. 592
LIST OF FIGURES
- Figure 1. Global revenues for nanocoatings, 2010-2035, millions USD, by type. 50
- Figure 2: Global revenues for nanocoatings, 2010-2035, millions USD, by market. 51
- Figure 3: Hydrophobic fluoropolymer nanocoatings on electronic circuit boards. 54
- Figure 4: Nanocoatings synthesis techniques. 63
- Figure 5. Techniques for constructing superhydrophobic coatings on substrates. 65
- Figure 6: Electrospray deposition. 66
- Figure 7: CVD technique. 67
- Figure 8: Schematic of ALD. 69
- Figure 9: SEM images of different layers of TiO2 nanoparticles in steel surface. 69
- Figure 10: The coating system is applied to the surface.The solvent evaporates. 74
- Figure 11: A first organization takes place where the silicon-containing bonding component (blue dots in figure 2) bonds covalently with the surface and cross-links with neighbouring molecules to form a strong three-dimensional. 74
- Figure 12: During the curing, the compounds or- ganise themselves in a nanoscale monolayer. The fluorine-containing repellent component (red dots in figure 3) on top makes the glass hydro- phobic and oleophobic. 75
- Figure 13: (a) Water drops on a lotus leaf. 83
- Figure 14. 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°. 84
- Figure 15: Contact angle on superhydrophobic coated surface. 130
- Figure 16: SLIPS repellent coatings. 130
- Figure 17. Anti-fingerprint nanocoating on glass. 139
- Figure 18: Schematic of anti-fingerprint nanocoatings. 142
- Figure 19: Toray anti-fingerprint film (left) and an existing lipophilic film (right). 143
- Figure 20: Types of anti-fingerprint coatings applied to touchscreens. 144
- Figure 21: Anti-fingerprint nanocoatings applications. 144
- Figure 22: Revenues for anti-fingerprint nanocoatings, 2010 -2035 (millions USD). 145
- Figure 23. Anti-fog goggles. 148
- Figure 24. Hydrophilic effect. 153
- Figure 25. Anti-fogging nanocoatings on protective eyewear. 153
- Figure 26. Superhydrophilic zwitterionic polymer brushes. 154
- Figure 27. Face shield with anti-fog coating. 156
- Figure 28. Revenues for anti-fog nanocoatings, 2019-2035 (millions USD). 159
- Figure 29. Schematic of anti-viral coating using nano-actives for inactivation of any adhered virus on the surfaces. 164
- Figure 30. Face masks coated with antibacterial & antiviral nanocoating. 165
- Figure 31. Nano-coated self-cleaning touchscreen. 173
- Figure 32: Revenues for Anti-microbial and anti-viral nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (millions USD). 173
- Figure 33: Nanovate CoP coating. 179
- Figure 34: 2000 hour salt fog results for Teslan nanocoatings. 179
- Figure 35: Revenues for anti-corrosion nanocoatings, 2010-2035. 181
- Figure 36: Revenues for abrasion and wear resistant nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (millions USD). 187
- Figure 37. Revenues for barrier nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (millions USD). 196
- Figure 38: Anti-fouling treatment for heat-exchangers. 201
- Figure 39: Removal of graffiti after application of nanocoating. 202
- Figure 40: Revenues for anti-fouling and easy-to-clean nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (millions USD). 202
- Figure 41: Self-cleaning superhydrophobic coating schematic. 207
- Figure 42. Revenues for self-cleaning (bionic) nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (Millions US$). 212
- Figure 43. Schematic showing the self-cleaning phenomena on superhydrophilic surface. 216
- Figure 44. Revenues for self-cleaning (photocatalytic) nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (Millions US$). 218
- Figure 45: Revenues for UV-resistant nanocoatings, 2010-2035 (millions USD). 225
- Figure 46: Flame retardant nanocoating. 230
- Figure 47: Revenues for thermal barrier and flame retardant nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (millions USD). 231
- Figure 48: Nanocoated surface in comparison to existing surfaces. 236
- Figure 49: NANOMYTE® SuperAi, a Durable Anti-ice Coating. 236
- Figure 50: SLIPS coating schematic. 237
- Figure 51: Revenues for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (millions USD). 238
- Figure 52: Revenues for anti-reflective nanocoatings, 2010-2035, (millions USD). 243
- Figure 53: Schematic of self-healing polymers. Capsule based (a), vascular (b), and intrinsic (c) schemes for self-healing materials. Red and blue colours indicate chemical species which react (purple) to heal damage. 245
- Figure 54: Stages of self-healing mechanism. 245
- Figure 55: Self-healing mechanism in vascular self-healing systems. 246
- Figure 56: Comparison of self-healing systems. 247
- Figure 57: Schematic of the self-healing concept using microcapsules with a healing agent inside. 252
- Figure 58: Revenues for self-healing nanocoatings, 2010-2035, millions USD. 256
- Figure 59 Nanocoatings market by end user sector, 2010-2035, USD. 263
- Figure 60. Revenues for nanocoatings in the aerospace industry, 2010-2035, millions US$. 271
- Figure 61: Revenues for nanocoatings in the automotive industry, 2010-2035, millions US$. 282
- Figure 62: Revenues for nanocoatings in construction, architecture and exterior protection, 2010-2035, millions US$. 292
- Figure 63: Revenues for nanocoatings in electronics, 2010-2035, millions US$. 304
- Figure 64: Revenues for nanocoatings in household care, sanitary and indoor air quality, 2010-2035, millions US$. 312
- Figure 65: Revenues for nanocoatings in the marine sector, 2010-2035, millions US$. 321
- Figure 66: Revenues for nanocoatings in medical and healthcare, 2010-2035, millions US$. 330
- Figure 67: Revenues for nanocoatings in military and defence, 2010-2035, millions US$. 338
- Figure 68: Revenues for nanocoatings in packaging, 2010-2035, millions US$. 347
- Figure 69: Revenues for nanocoatings in textiles and apparel, 2010-2035, millions US$. 356
- Figure 70: Revenues for nanocoatings in energy, 2010-2035, US$. 366
- Figure 71: Revenues for nanocoatings in oil and gas exploration, 2010-2035, US$. 374
- Figure 72: Revenues for nanocoatings in Tools and manufacturing, 2010-2035, millons US$. 382
- Figure 73: Revenues for nanocoatings in anti-counterfeiting, 2010-2035, US$. 390
- Figure 74. 3E Nano's first low-emissivity pilot project in Vancouver. 412
- Figure 75. CuanSave film. 465
- Figure 76. Lab tests on DSP coatings. 474
- Figure 77: Self-healing mechanism of SmartCorr coating. 480
- Figure 78. Laser-functionalized glass. 492
- Figure 79. Self-healing polymer-coated materials. 509
- Figure 80. Microlyte® Matrix bandage for surgical wounds. 511
- Figure 81. Self-cleaning nanocoating applied to face masks. 518
- Figure 82. QDSSC Module. 537
- Figure 83. NanoSeptic surfaces. 556
- Figure 84. NascNanoTechnology personnel shown applying MEDICOAT to airport luggage carts. 561
- Figure 85. Schematic of MODOPER H series Anti-fog agents. 574
- Figure 86: 2 wt.% CNF suspension. 612
- Figure 87. BiNFi-s Dry Powder. 612
- Figure 88. BiNFi-s Dry Powder and Propylene (PP) Complex Pellet. 613
- Figure 89: Silk nanofiber (right) and cocoon of raw material. 613
- Figure 90. Applications of Titanystar. 634
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