NanoMarkets has published an in-depth analysis of worldwide markets for bio-plastics, covering all major bio-plastics including starch-based bio-plastics, bio-polyesters, cellulose-based bio-plastics and bio-polymers.  The report titled “Bio-Plastics Markets –2013,” claims that revenues from bio-plastics will reach $6.1 billion by 2018, with 8.6 million tons of bio-plastics shipped.

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has published a new report titled “Smart Glass in the Automotive Sector -2013.”  This report projects that revenues from smart glass and related coatings sold to the automotive sector will reach $3.5 billion by 2018.

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled “Markets for Flexible Glass 2013” that analyzes and quantifies the opportunities for this novel material. NanoMarkets estimates that the market potential for flexible glass will surpass $600 million (USD) in 2017 with OLED displays and lighting becoming major growth factors within the business starting in 2018.

NanoMarkets has today issued a report titled, “Self-Cleaning Windows Markets - 2013.”  In the report the firm projects that the market for self-cleaning windows will triple in revenue from current levels to around $1 billion (USD) in revenue by the year 2018 as a result of improved technology as well as important energy sector and demographic megatrends.

 Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled “Markets for Low-Cost Sensors 2012.” In this new report, NanoMarkets analyzes the opportunities for low-cost sensors in key applications over the next eight years.

 A major revival of printed electronics (PE) is underway and industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has today issued a report titled, “Printed Electronics Version 3.0:  A Market Forecast,” identifying the key opportunities that PE now presents.  According to this report, revenues from PE-enabled products will reach $6.2 billion by 2017.

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the release of its report titled “Emerging Opportunities for Powered Smart Cards 2012.” In this new report, NanoMarkets analyzes the opportunities for smart cards with onboard power in key applications over the next eight years. 

NanoMarkets today published its latest BIPV projections in a report titled, “Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Markets -2012.”  NanoMarkets estimates that the entire BIPV market already generates around $2.1 billion ($US) today and that this figure will grow to $7.5 billion by 2015.  Much of this growth will come at the expense of conventional solar panels as the better economics and aesthetics of BIPV make their impact on end users.  NanoMarkets also expects new builds to contribute 63 percent of all BIPV revenues in 2015.