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Stephen TaylorSenior Consultant

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Opportunities for Nanomaterials in

Automotive Applications

Opportunities for Nanomaterials in


© 2007 by SRI Consulting Business Intelligence© 2007 by SRI Consulting Business Intelligence

bringing futures into focus

AgendaAgenda

• Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials• Automotive industry needs

— Applications• Commercial opportunities and value creation• Conclusions



DNA~2-1/2 nm diameter

Things Manmade

Fly ash~ 10-20 µm

Atoms of siliconspacing ~tenths of

nm

Head of a pin1-2 mm

Human hair~ 60-120 µm

wide

Red blood cellswith white cell

~ 2-5 µm

Ant~ 5 mm

Dust mite

200 µm

ATP syntheses~10 nm diameter Nanotube electrode

Carbon nanotube~1.3 nm diameter

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0.1 nm

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1 micrometer (µm)

0.01 mm10 µm

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1 cm10 mm

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Zone plate x-ray “lens”Outer ring spacing ~35 nm

MicroElectroMechanical (MEMS) devices10 -100 µm wide

Red blood cells

Pollen grain

Carbon buckyball~1 nm diameter

Self-assembled,Nature-inspired structureMany 10s of nm

Source:Office of

Basic Energy SciencesOffice of

Science, U.S. DOE

The Scale of Things - Nanometers and More

Things Natural



Nanotechnology and nanomaterials currently find use in myriad applications….

Nanotechnology and nanomaterials currently find use in myriad applications….

Sharper Image athletic socks containing silver nanoparticles

Daewoo refrigerator containing nano silver

Victor Castano anti-graffiti paint containing silica nanoparticles

Dockers stain-resistant trousers (NanoTex technology)

Sharper Image plastic storage bags containing silver nanoparticles

GMR disk drive heads

Intel Pentium 4 processor using 90 nm process technology

Lion Corp. antimicrobial sprays containing ionized nano-silver particle attached to the surface of alumina-silica just 15 nanometers in diameter

Altair’s NanoSafe rechargeable nano titanate battery module

Easton CNT bicycle components

Samsung OLED displays using nanostructured polymer films

Zelens fullerene-containing cosmetic creams

Boots Soltan sunscreens containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles


bringing futures into focus…but numerous opportunities exist in virtually all industries…but numerous opportunities exist in virtually all industries

Source: 3i (Based on a diagram from Evolution Capital)

Nanoparticles Nanofilms Composites Tools

Information and Communication

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Energy and Environment

Nanowires, transistors,

quantum computing,

displays

Magnetic films for data

storage, lens coatings,

semiconductors

Plastic electronics, flat panel displays

STM, lithography, MBE, AFM, molecular

assemblers

Drug delivery, image contrast

agents, medical

dressings

Coated particles,

scalpel blades

Medical implants

Fuel additives, catalysts, hydrogen storage

Battery technology,

advanced solar cells

MEMS switches,

carbon nanotube devices, sensors

Lab-on-a-chip, drug discovery, micro-fluidics, microarrays

Devices

Automotive, Aerospace and

Industrial

Exterior and interior parts, engine/powertrain components, fuel-delivery, tires

MEMS sensors, LEDs, optical switches, microcontrollers, displays, actuators

Other

Cosmetics, personal care

products, cosmeceuticals

, clothes

Specialist coatings (e.g.

for textiles and clothes)

Sector

Technology

Catalysts, electrodes, lubricants

Advanced coatings (e.g. scratch- and corrosion resistant, antimicrobial)

Batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells

Packaging (food and beverages)

Thermoelectric

• Energy generation and storage

• Aerospace/defense• Electronics• Medicine and health

care• Food and beverages• Textiles and

clothing• Cosmetics and

personal care• Construction• AUTOMOTIVE



Automotive industry needsAutomotive industry needs

• Automotive industry is already one of the largest and most demanding users of material technologies (EPs, PMCs, CMCs, MMCs, steel, aluminum)

• The industry helps drive advances in material technologies that bring about cost-effective improvements in vehicle performance, safety, and convenience

• Increased environmental and safety legislation dictating the greater use of advanced materials in automotive applications

Therefore, increased auto demand for high-efficiency, high-performance materials.


bringing futures into focusAuto applications: a staggering potentialAuto applications: a staggering potential

• OEMs and auto part suppliers are already implementing nanotechnology in the production of vehicles

Virtually all aspects of a vehicle could benefit from the use of nanomaterials

“carbon black”, nanoclays

Scratch- and corrosion- resistant coatings

Anti-reflective and water-repelling coatings

MEMS sensors; fast-charge batteries; engine and powertrain components

Polymer nanocomposite panels

LEDs

Catalytic converters with Pt nanoparticles



Current and future automotive applications and potential benefits of nanomaterialsCurrent and future automotive applications and potential benefits of nanomaterials

lower weight

improved strength

greater stiffness

flame retardancy

less filler

wear resistance

corrosion resistance

scratch resistance

noise dampening

increased temperature

tolerance

parts consolidation

transparency

iridescence

photochromic

permeability

electrochromic

antireflective

self cleaning self repairing

water and dirt repellant

moisture absorption

electrostatic resistance

UV resistance

improved comfort

improved road holdingcomfort

reduced friction

lubricant-free bearings

faster response times

improved safety and lifetimes

better gripreduced

emissions

greater fuel and engine efficiency

pressure retention

polypropylene and

thermoplastic olefin-based

nanocomposites

nanoclay/nylon nanocomposites nanoceramics

nanometals

nanoparticle-based clearcoats

conductive polymers with

carbon nanotubes

nanoparticles

nanocoatings

quantum dotsnanostructured silica and soot

CNT-containing nanocomposites

carbon nanotubes

diamond-like nanocoatings

nanopowders

Exterior/interior parts

Paints and coatings

Engine/powertrain components

Lubricants

Suspension/braking systems

Tires Automotive electronics Fuel delivery/storage

Exhaust systems, catalytic

converters, fuel cells, batteries



bringing futures into focusOpportunities and value creationOpportunities and value creation

• Millions of new vehicles produced each year (1000 new vehicles hit the streets of Beijing, China EACH day)

• Millions of current vehicles require new parts and services eachyear

• Project NanoRoadSME estimates that the design and manufacturing of cars, trucks, and buses can be affected by nanotechnology and related technologies up to 60%

• Frost & Sullivan predicts that by 2015, nanotechnology will apply to 70% of automotive applications, with revenues in the region of $6.5 billion

But certain constraints may affect uptake: tough time for some automotive OEMs coupled with conservative automotive industry and long product cycles; current nanomaterials price/performance ratios; process-production technologies; material competition, quality, and health and safety issues; and recycling nanomaterials



Potential NM value chainPotential NM value chain

Nanomaterials Nano-intermediates

Parts andsystems Vehicles

Enabling Components Applications

• Basell Polyolefins• BASF • Dow Automotive• GE Advanced Materials• Hyperion Catalysis• Mitsui Chemicals• Polykemic• PolyOne Corp.• Toyota• Ube Industries• Unitika

Nanocomposites• Nanocor• ApNano• Oxonica• Southern Clay Products• Sud-Chemie• Degussa• Cabot• Argonide Corp.• Reade Advanced Materials• PlasmaChem

Nanoparticles• ArvinMeritor • Borg-Warner • Bosch• Denso Corp.• Delphi• Federal-Mogul• Johnson Controls• Mitsuba Corp.• Siemens VDO• Takata• ThyssenKrupp• Valeo• Visteon

Tier 1 Suppliers Automakers

• BMW• DaimlerChrysler• Dongfeng• Fiat• Ford• General Motors• Honda• Hyundai/Kia• Mitsubishi• Nissan• Porsche• Proton• PSA • Renault• SAIC• Toyota• Volkswagen

• Honda Motor Co.• Nissin Kogyo• NKK

Ceramics and Metal Matrix Composites

CNTs and Fullerenes• Zyvex• Bayer MaterialScience• Carbolex• Carbon Nanotechnologies• Frontier Carbon• Materials and Electrochemical Research Corp.• Mitsui

Systems

Paints/Coatings• BASF• BMW• DaimlerChrysler • PPG Industries• Nanogate Coating Systems• Nanophase Technologies

• ThousandsTier 2/3 Suppliers

Where do opportunities lie? What type of players are involved and in which regions?



Selected players using nanotechnology for auto applicationsSelected players using nanotechnology for auto applications

ENGINE/POWERTRAIN: CRF; GE Plastics; Aveka; Audi; Mitsui Chemicals; Synkera Technologies; Ford; Sulzer-Metco

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR PARTS: Bayer; Blackhawk; GM; GE Plastics; SportRack Automotive; Toyota; Dow Automotive; Honda; smart GmbH; JFE (NKK and Kawasaki Steel)

TIRES: Bridgestone; Continental; Cabot; Degussa; Michelin; InMat

PAINTS/COATINGS: BASF; BMW; DaimlerChrysler; Hyperion Catalysis; PPG; Sustech; DuPont; Ecology Coatings’ CRF (NANOMAG project)

EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CATALYTIC CONVERTERS/FUEL CELLS/BATTERIES: A123 Systems, Altair; Engelhard; Oxonica; Nanophase; QinetiQ; Strem Chemicals; Nanostellar; Catalytic Solutions; Nanox; Umicore

SUSPENSION/BRAKING: Continental Teves; Bridgestone; Honda; Lord Corp.; Strem Chemicals; TWR

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS: Fujitsu; Infineon; Continental; Bosch; Siemens; Synkera Technologies

FUEL DELIVERY/STORAGE: Toyota; Ube Industries; Unitika

LUBRICANTS: ApNano Materials; PlasmaChem; VW; Hatco



bringing futures into focusWho gains and who loses?—2 examples: nanocomposites and nanocoatings

Who gains and who loses?—2 examples: nanocomposites and nanocoatings

• Nanocomposite body panels

LossReduced salesConventional talc filler supplier

LossLower fuel consumption (less gas sold)

Petroleum company

GainIncreased salesNanoclay supplier

GainIncrease in the amount of plastic sold to OEM per vehicle

Plastic supplier

GainCost savings of nanocomposites over conventional talc-filled composites

Easier manufacturing; greater design flexibility; use of lighter engine and suspension

Auto Manufacturer

GainLower fuel consumption

More durable parts and better performance

Consumer

Gain/Loss Value shift as a result of nanotechnology

Value chain participant

Source: Lux Research; SRIC-BI

The environment also gains through reduced emissions and easily recyclable parts



Who gains and who loses?Who gains and who loses?• Nanocoatings

LossCost of nanocoatings passed on by OEM

Consumer

LossWindshields less likely to require repair

Auto glass repair company

LossCars are washed less oftenCar wash/detailing shop

GainIncreased sales of nanocoatingsCoating manufacturer

GainReduction in warranty claimsImproved appearance (higher resale value for vehicles bought out of lease

Auto Manufacturer

GainWash car less oftenLess likely to repair windshieldImproved appearance (possible higher resale value)

Consumer

Gain/Loss Value shift as a result of nanotechnology

Value chain participant

Source: Lux Research; SRIC-BI



ConclusionsConclusions• Nanotechnology will likely emerge as a key technology in

automotive manufacture, especially in the materials replacement arena

• Today, nanocomposites, coatings, and paints see use; nanocatalysts, nanodispersions and nanoadditives in lubricants, fuels, and coolants will follow

• Players will need to address a number of issues, but the possibility exists for:

— Auto OEMs to gain through improved product performance, cost savings and meeting environmental and safety legislation

— Tier 1 suppliers to gain through increased demand from auto OEMs for high-performance materials and systems

— Greater competition between Tier 2 suppliers as new players jointhe mix

— Consumers to gain through better performing vehicles and cost savings



For Further InformationFor Further Information

See our Explorer Nanomaterials web page:http://www.sric-bi.com/Explorer/NM.shtml

For further information contact:

Stephen TaylorSenior Consultant, Business DevelopmentSRI Consulting Business Intelligence (SRIC-BI)

Tel: +44 (0)20 82561407Mob: +44 (0)7801 480078e-mail: [email protected]

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