Sol-Gel Processing of Ceramics and Glass

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Sol-Gel Processing of Ceramics and Glass
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Summary
The total global market for sol-gel products was
valued at 1.6 billion in 2013. This market is
expected to grow to 1.7 billion in 2014 and 2.5
billion in 2019, a compound annual growth rate
(CAGR) of 7.8 from 2014 to 2019. This report
provides -An overview of the market for sol-gel
processing of ceramics and glass, and related
technologies. -Analyses of global market trends,
with data from 2013, estimates for 2014, and
projections of CAGRs through 2019. -Information
on the various commercial products made with the
sol-gel process and their applications. -Identific
ation of the technological and business issues
related to the development and commercial
production of these products.-Comprehensive
profiles of major companies in the industry.
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The term sol-gel was coined in the late 1800s. It
generally refers to a low-temperature method
(sol for solution) using chemical precursors
that can produce ceramics and glass with higher
purity and better homogeneity than
high-temperature conventional processes. This
process has been used to produce a wide range of
compositions (mostly oxides) in various forms,
including powders, fibers, coatings and thin
films, monoliths and composites, and porous
membranes. Organic/inorganic hybrids, in which a
gel (usually silica) is impregnated with polymers
or organic dyes to provide specific properties,
also can be made.One of the most attractive
features of the sol-gel process is that it can
produce compositions that cannot be created with
conventional methods. Another benefit is that the
mixing level of the solution is retained in the
final product, often on the molecular scale.
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The applications for sol-gel-derived products are
numerous. One of the largest application areas is
for coatings and thin films used in electronic,
optical and electro-optic components and devices
such as substrates, capacitors, memory devices,
infrared (IR) detectors and waveguides.
Antireflection coatings also are used for
automotive and architectural applications.
Protective and decorative coatings have been
developed as well for glass, metal and other
types of substrates. Powders of single- and
multicomponent compositions can be made with
submicron particle size for structural,
electronic, dental and biomedical applications.
Composite powders have been patented for use as
agrochemicals or herbicides. Fibers also can be
spun or drawn from precursor solutions or coated
with thin films. Both optical and refractory
fibers are used for fiber optic sensors and
thermal insulation.
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In addition, sol-gel can be used to infiltrate
fiber preforms to make composites. Abrasives,
used in a variety of finishing processes, are
made using a sol-gel type process. Glass
monoliths/coatings and inorganic/organic hybrids
have various potential optical applications
including optical filters, chemical sensors,
passive and nonlinear active waveguides, and
lasers. Membranes for separation and filtration
processes have been developed, as well as
catalysts. More recently, biotechnology
applications have been developed in which
biomolecules (such as proteins, enzymes,
antibodies, etc.) are incorporated into sol-gel
matrices. Applications include monitoring of
biochemical processes, environmental testing,
food processing and drug delivery for medicine or
agriculture. 
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Table Of Content

1. Chapter- 1 INTRODUCTION Complimentary
2. Chapter- 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
3. Chapter- 3 INDUSTRY AND MARKET OVERVIEW 
4. Chapter- 4 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
5. Chapter- 5 APPLICATIONS AND MARKETS
6. Chapter- 6 OVERALL U.S. MARKETS
7. Chapter- 7 FOREIGN COMPETITION
8. Chapter- 8 APPENDIX

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