Global Markets, Technologies and Materials for Thin and Ultrathin Films

The global market for thin film technologies (including equipment, materials and services) is currently valued at more than $50 billion and continues to grow. On-going miniaturization in the semiconductor industry also impacts other sectors. As a result, there is a continuous effort to create components and products that are smaller, thinner, lighter and also, for certain applications, flexible. In addition, new developments in nanotechnology are also contributing to advances in materials and fabrication methods for producing very thin films, that is, those films below 30 nanometers or those with a thickness measured in atoms.

There are various types of thin film materials (e.g., metals, alloys, oxides, non-oxides, metalorganics and metal salts). These materials can be deposited by a variety of physical or chemical methods, and they find application in the fabrication process of numerous devices within several industrial sectors (including electronics, optoelectronics, mechanical/chemical, energy, optical coatings, life science and decorative coatings).

At the time of BCC’s last report (2004), the global market for thin film materials was valued at $7.1 billion and growing at a fairly rapid pace. Since then, the industry has continued to evolve in important ways. In addition, at the end of 2007, growth in the global economy began to slow dramatically along with many sectors in which these materials are used, leading to a steep drop in sales during the ensuing two years.

• The global market for thin film materials increased from $6.9 billion in 2009 to nearly $8.4 billion in 2010 and it is estimated to be valued at nearly $9.3 billion in 2011. BCC projects this market to reach nearly $14.9 billion by 2016 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%.
• Chemical processes (including chemical vapor deposition, liquid-phase deposition and plating-type deposition methods) accounted for 54.8% of all revenues in 2011 and was around $5.1 billion. This market is further expected to grow to $7.4 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 7.8%.
• Physical processes (including evaporation, sputtering and ionic deposition) accounted for the remaining 45.2%, corresponding to total revenues of nearly $4.2 billion in 2011. This particular market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% to reach $7.5 billion by 2016.

Thin and Ultrathin Films Materials Market

Published: February 2012

No. of Pages: 294

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Specifically, the major objectives of this study are:
• Provide an update on the most advanced processes employed for the fabrication of thin and ultrathin films.
• Provide an overview of the most common materials used for each thin film deposition process and identify new materials.
• Highlight new technological developments in the fabrication of thin films, while outlining technical issues.
• Review the several fields of application for thin film technologies and investigate emerging applications.
• Estimate current worldwide markets for thin film materials, and forecast the growth for each market segment through 2016.
• Identify important technology and market trends within each market segment.
• Supply an updated review of current producers of thin film materials.
• Determine trends in U.S. patents and worldwide patents issued during the most recent years.

Major points covered in Table of Contents of this report include:
Chapter- 1: INTRODUCTION – Complimentary 8
Chapter- 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3
Chapter- 3: OVERVIEW 8
Chapter- 4: TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS FOR THIN AND ULTRATHIN FILMS 53
Chapter- 5: GLOBAL MARKETS 37
Chapter- 6: ELECTRONICS 13
Chapter- 7: OPTOELECTRONICS 14
Chapter- 8: MECHANICAL/CHEMICAL 14
Chapter- 9: ENERGY 15
Chapter- 10: OPTICAL COATINGS 11
Chapter- 11: LIFE SCIENCES AND OTHER MARKET SECTORS 13
Chapter- 12: GLOBAL INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 38
Chapter- 13: U.S. PATENT ANALYSIS 67
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E-Waste Recycling and Reuse Services Worldwide

Published: December 2011
No. of Pages: 216
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E-waste (electronic and electrical waste) recycling and reuse (R&R) services include a wide plethora of business types, such as collectors, de-manufacturers, material processors, asset managers, recyclers and refurbishers. Companies involved in the e-waste R&R industry purchase, refurbish, recycle and sell used (working or non-working), obsolete or surplus electronic and electrical (E&E) items - including everything from computers and cell phones to refrigerators and microwaves, as well as E&E components and parts - including CRT tubes, plastics and precious metals).

The e-waste R&R services industry is complex and sometimes could even be referred to as elusive. A simple route for an electronic item on its way to be recycled may entail collection from a garbage collector, triage by a dismantling company and then final processing by an end processor, such as a smelter or refiner. More complex routes may be more difficult to track and E&E items may find themselves undocumented in storage somewhere, overseas illegally or even in landfills. It is not uncommon for an e-waste collector, or even dismantler, to have little or no knowledge regarding the destination of its products. This situation is changing, however, as the regulatory framework for e-waste R&R services becomes more established - at least in some regions -and as the market continues to evolve and grow.

In 2010 the e-waste R&R services market value totaled close to $6.8 billion, up from $6.2 billion in 2009. Industry growth is expected to continue on its uphill path at least through the next decade, with collection services alone more than tripling by 2020. In 2010, China and India (out of the top ten country pool) are estimated to retain the largest market shares, in terms of value, with approximate shares of 23.7% and 21.6% respectively.

Growth in the e-waste R&R services industry is being spurred by the ever-increasing amounts of e-waste being created around the world, as purchases of electronic products are on the rise - in some regions dramatically, and as old E&E items become obsolete at an accelerated rate. Another driving factor in e-waste market growth is the growing recognition of valuable substances, such as lead, copper and gold, found in some e-waste components. These resources may be reclaimed at a profit and subsequently reused, which makes a lot more sense than simply throwing them away.

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Instances of corruption and "backyard recycling" may be somewhat exaggerated by the media, with both good and bad consequences. Pictures depicting hazardous working conditions, such as those of African children breathing fumes from burning copper wire, have helped to incite an increase in e-waste regulations and enforcement and have spurred the persistence of environmental watchdogs, such as the Basel Action Network and Greenpeace. Due to the persistence of groups such as these, the e-waste R&R services market is being upheld to a higher standard, although this increased scrutiny has also hindered growth for many involved in the industry.

E-Waste Recycling and Reuse Services Worldwide contains comprehensive historical data (2006-2010) and forecast data (2011-2020). This report identifies key trends and factors (such as the regulatory scene, new technologies, employment opportunities and economic drivers and challenges), which affect the size and direction of e-waste R&R market growth around the world. Profiles of more than a dozen major - or simply interesting - companies involved in the e-waste recycling and reuse industry are also included.