Report on Sol-Gel Technology

Reportlinker.com has added a report to its catalog titled “Sol-Gel processing of ceramics and glass”. The report is an updated version of an earlier report on the sol-gel technology market published in 2006.

The new report offers an overview of the sol-gel process and its application in the production of various commercial products.

Sol-gel process is a technology to produce extremely pure and highly homogenous glass and ceramics at low temperatures by employing chemical precursors. A unique aspect of this process is that the composition of the solution is preserved at the molecular level in the finished products. The major applications of sol-gel process are in the production of thin films and coatings for optical and electronic devices ranging from device substrates to capacitors to memory devices and detectors. Sol-gel process can also be used to produce compositions in the form of monoliths, fibers and powders.

The report offers a competitive analysis of the domestic and foreign companies engaged in sol-gel production and production of its alternatives. It highlights the business and technological challenges pertaining to development and commercialization of products derived from sol-gel. The report includes details on the current market size and growth potential of the sol-gel products in US and other global markets. It profiles companies engaged in development and distribution of sol-gel based products.