1. Global Nanofibers Markets and Technologies
Nanofibers are traditionally defined as nanostructures with a diameter under 1,000 nm
and a Nanofibers are traditionally defined as nanostructures with a diameter under 1,000 nm
and a length-to-width ratio typically greater than 50. The global nanotechnology market,
encompassing nanostructured materials, nanotools and nanodevices, was estimated to be
worth approximately $14 billion in 2012 with continued steady growth expected. Although
nanofibers are currently estimated to represent just over 1% of this market, their share is
expected to grow in the future as the use of nanofibers expands at a faster rate than other
segments of the nanotechnology sector.
The high surface area offered by nanofibers together with other physical, electrical, thermal and
mechanical properties makes them suitable for various commercial applications, including but
not limited to electronics, energy, mechanical/chemical, consumer and life sciences.
At the time of BCC’s last report (NAN043B Nanofibers: Technologies and Developing Markets,
June 2010), the global market for nanofibers was valued at only $101.5 million but experiencing
rapid, double-digit growth.
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The principal reason for doing this report is to present a current assessment of the nanofiber
industry from both a technological and market point of view and to outline future trends and
key developments.
There is also a need to evaluate the current status and future trends of the nanofiber industry
from a global standpoint. As the use of nanofiber-based products expands and new fields of
application emerge, information on the suppliers and developers of these products and their
regional distribution becomes more valuable.
An equally important reason for undertaking this report is to provide technical insights into
nanofiber manufacturing by:
 Providing a review of materials, their specific applications and production methods.

2.  Identifying current technical trends.
 Providing an overview of the main global R&D activities related to nanofibers, resulting in
the issuance of patents.
 Illustrating the latest technological developments.
This information can assist companies in identifying opportunities for process and productivity
improvements and new product development, resulting in a positive impact on future market
growth.
The technology section of this report is based on information derived from technical literature,
related BCC reports, professional journals, the author’s field experience and online sources.
Global market analysis was performed by a thorough investigation of manufacturers of
nanofiber materials and products, raw material suppliers, producers of nanofiber fabrication
equipment and developers of new technologies, accounting for at least 90% of the global
market. Data were obtained from the direct contribution of primary sources, including company
executives, managers, engineers and other technical personnel representing manufacturers,
developers and users of nanofibers and related materials and process equipment;
representatives of academia and trade associations; and industry market analysts.
Secondary sources of information include but are not limited to:
 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Filings.
 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
 European Patent Office.
 Company websites.
 Company annual reports.
 Thomas Register.
 Moody’s Directory.
 S & P Industry Survey.
 Dun & Bradstreet Business Directory.
 Foreign Chamber of Commerce Directories.
 Foreign Stock Exchange Listings.
 American Ceramic Society Publications.
 American Chemical Society Publications.
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