Nanotechnology and Thin Film Lithium and Lithium Ion Battery Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2006 to 2012

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1 Nanotechnology and Thin Film Lithium and Lithium Ion Battery Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2006 to 2012 Nanotechnology and Thin Film Lithium and Lithium Ion Battery Picture by Susie Eustis MOUNTAINS OF OPPORTUNITY WinterGreen Research, Inc. Lexington, Massachusetts

2 CHECK OUT THESE KEY TOPICS THIN FILM BATTERY MARKET SHARES THIN FILM BATTERY MARKET FORECASTS Thin Film Battery Market Positioning Impact Of Nanotechnology Thin Film Battery For Cell Phones Thin Film Solid-State Battery Construction THIN FILM BATTERY FOR SMART CARDS BATTERY DEPENDS ON CHEMICAL ENERGY THIN FILM BATTERY FOR PORTABLE PC S SMART ACTIVE LABELS THIN FILM BATTERY FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES BATTERY-ASSISTED TAGS THIN FILM BATTERY FOR RFID TAGS CELL CONSTRUCTION NAMING STANDARDS FOR CELL IDENTIFICATION POLYMER FILM SUBSTRATE OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS WinterGreen Research, Inc. Lexington, Massachusetts

3 Nanotechnology and Thin Film Lithium and Lithium Ion Battery Market Opportunities, Market Forecasts, and Market Strategies, There is a $50B battery market worldwide in Within that market is a place for evolution of next generation devices; of which include thin film Lithium and Lithium Ion batteries. These technologies depend on the further evolution of nanotechnology. Thin film batteries (TFB) are positioned to become the next generation of lithium batteries for portable electronic applications. Research has showed the chemistry of turning the hazardous liquid lithium ion into a solid, creating the ability to use lithium ion as an ink or particle that in not hazardous. Results obtained in the laboratory are being translated into commercial products. Thin film solid-state batteries are because the lithium ion that is implemented as a liquid electrolyte in traditional batteries is replaced with a solid form of the chemical. Thin film solid-state batteries are constructed by depositing the components of the battery as thin films (less than 5µm) on a substrate. The typical structure of a thin film solid-state battery can be illustrated in a schematic cross section. A sputtered Lipon electrolyte film covers the cathode and a portion of the substrate up to the anode current collector in order to insulate the substrate from direct contact with the anode. For a thin film lithium battery, a thin layer of lithium metal is thermally evaporated on Lipon as the anode. For a thin film lithium ion battery, a thin layer of Sn3N4 and other materials (deposited by sputtering of Sn target in N2 environment) is used as the anode. Finally, the battery is sealed. Next-generation, ultra-thin rechargeable batteries are for card-type applications. Nano energy devices are thinner than a piece of paper. When embedded in micro devices it acts as an autonomous power source, enabling new functions. Micro battery devices support the development of next generation self-powered micro systems. A battery is one of two kinds of electrochemical devices that convert the energy released in a chemical reaction directly into electrical energy. In a battery, the reactants are stored close together within the battery itself. In a fuel cell the reactants are stored externally. Both thin film batteries and micro fuel cells promise to further evolve during the forecast period.

4 This conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy is potentially 100% efficient, whereas the conversion of chemical energy to mechanical energy via a thermal conversion (e.g., internal combustion of gasoline in cars) always results in heat transfer losses limiting the intrinsic efficiency. The effective surface area of an electrode can be increased without increasing its physical size by making its surface porous and using materials with very fine particle size. This can increase the effective surface area of the electrodes by 1000 to 100,000 times enabling higher current rates to be achieved. In this manner, nanotechnology holds enormous promise for this market. Nanoparticles can be developed that are used to make a surface very porous and increase the effective surface area of the electrodes. High capacity cells require large volumes of electrolyte that must be accommodated between the electrodes. This has a double effect in reducing the cell power handling capability. The electrodes must be smaller and further apart to make space for the extra electrolyte and hence they can carry less current. Increased volume of the electrolyte means it takes longer for the chemical actions associated with charging and discharging to propagate completely through the electrolyte to complete the chemical conversion process. Thin film battery markets in the trial stage in 2005 are anticipated to reach 10 billion units, $11 billion dollars by The market driving forces are those of wide expansion of portable devices in that time frame. Market development depends on volume capacity. High volume makes the price per unit less to manufacture. With 3.5 billion cell phone users and 67 billion RFID tags per year anticipated in that time frame, it is anticipated that the volumes will be in place to create commercial demand for thin film batteries. Companies Profiled

5 Market Leaders Lithium Technology Oak Ridge Micro Energy Front Edge Technology Market Participants Energizer Holding ITN Energy Systems KSW Microtec Mpower Solutions Ultralife Batteries Infinite Power Solutions Johnson Research Thin Film Battery Procter & Gamble Company VoltaLife Corporation

6 Nanotechnology and Thin Film Lithium and Lithium Ion Battery Strategies and Forecasts, REPORT METHODOLOGY THIS IS THE 269TH REPORT IN A SERIES OF MARKET RESEARCH REPORTS THAT PROVIDE FORECASTS IN COMMUNICATIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, THE INTERNET, COMPUTER, SOFTWARE, TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, HEALTH EQUIPMENT, AND ENERGY. THE PROJECT LEADERS TAKE DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR WRITING AND PREPARING EACH REPORT. THEY HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE PREPARING INDUSTRY STUDIES. FORECASTS ARE BASED ON PRIMARY RESEARCH AND PROPRIETARY DATA BASES. FORECASTS REFLECT ANALYSIS OF THE MARKET TRENDS IN THE SEGMENT AND RELATED SEGMENTS. UNIT AND DOLLAR SHIPMENTS ARE ANALYZED THROUGH CONSIDERATION OF DOLLAR VOLUME OF EACH MARKET PARTICIPATION IN THE SEGMENT. INSTALLED BASE ANALYSIS AND UNIT ANALYSIS IS BASED ON INTERVIEWS AND AN INFORMATION SEARCH. MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS INCLUDES CONVERSATIONS WITH KEY CUSTOMERS OF PRODUCTS, INDUSTRY SEGMENT LEADERS, MARKETING DIRECTORS, DISTRIBUTORS, LEADING MARKET PARTICIPANTS, OPINION LEADERS, AND COMPANIES SEEKING TO DEVELOP MEASURABLE MARKET SHARE. OVER 200 IN DEPTH INTERVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED FOR EACH REPORT WITH A BROAD RANGE OF KEY PARTICIPANTS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS IN THE MARKET SEGMENT. WE ESTABLISH ACCURATE MARKET FORECASTS BASED ON ECONOMIC AND MARKET CONDITIONS AS A BASE. USE INPUT/OUTPUT RATIOS, FLOW CHARTS, AND OTHER ECONOMIC METHODS TO QUANTIFY DATA. USE IN-HOUSE ANALYSTS WHO MEET STRINGENT QUALITY STANDARDS. INTERVIEWING KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS, EXPERTS AND END-USERS. OUR RESEARCH INCLUDES ACCESS TO LARGE PROPRIETARY DATABASES. LITERATURE SEARCH INCLUDES ANALYSIS OF TRADE PUBLICATIONS, GOVERNMENT REPORTS, AND CORPORATE LITERATURE. YOU MUST HAVE THIS STUDY

7 Nanotechnology and Thin Film Lithium and Lithium Ion Battery Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2006 to 2012 Table of Contents NANOTECHNOLOGY AND THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NANOTECHNOLOGY AND THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY EXECUTIVE SUMMARYES-1 Thin Film Battery Market Positioning ES-1 Thin Film Battery Market Driving Forces ES-2 Thin Film Battery Market Shares ES-2 Thin Film Battery Market Forecasts ES-4 THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY MARKET DESCRIPTION AND MARKET DYNAMICS 1. THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY MARKET DESCRIPTION AND MARKET DYNAMICS Thin Film Solid-State Battery Construction Battery Is Electrochemical Device Battery Depends On Chemical Energy Characteristics Of Battery Cells Batteries Are Designed Differently For Various Applications 1-6 THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY MARKET SHARES AND MARKET FORECASTS 2. THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY MARKET SHARES AND MARKET FORECASTS Thin Film Battery Market Positioning Thin Film Battery Market Driving Forces Thin Film Battery Market Forecasts Micro Fuel Cell Market Shares Micro Fuel Cell Companies Toshiba Direct Methanol Micro Fuel Cell Medis Battery-Recharging Fuel Cell Japanese Micro Fuel Cell Commercialization United States Micro Fuel Cell Commercialization Motorola Ballard Smart Fuel Cell AG (SFC) Fuel Cell Cost Reduction Micro Fuel Cell Market Forecasts Micro Fuel Cell Market Unit Shipment Forecasts Micro Fuel Cell Market Shipment Forecasts, Dollars Micro Fuel Cells Replace Portable Batteries Viable Commercial Micro Fuel Cell Digital Device Forecasts Micro Fuel Cell Industry Segment Analysis Thin Film Lithium and Lithium Ion Cell Phone Batteries 2-27

8 2.8 Thin Film Batteries On Smart Cards Thin Film Batteries in Implantable Medical Devices Thin Film Batteries in Implantable Medical Devices Market Forecasts Thin Film Batteries In Semiconductors And Integrated Circuits Thin Film Batteries For Portable PCs Thin Film Batteries On RFID Tags RFID Technical Challenges RFID Market Shares RFID EPC Tag Market Shares Symbol Technologies Philips Texas Instruments (TI) Fujitsu RFID Tags Impinj EM Microelectronic Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Driving Forces RFID Market Forecasts RFID EPC Tag Dollar Shipments RFID EPC Tag Unit Shipments Thin Film Battery Automotive And National Security Market Integrated Thin Film Battery Personal Transport Power System Market Driving Forces US And Its Allies Are Changing The Military Landscape Thin Film Battery Transportation Market Thin Film Battery Automotive Batteries Thin Film Battery Stationary Power Market Rechargeable Battery Industry Market Driving Force For Micro Fuel Cells Market Driving Force For Thin Film Batteries Thin Film Battery Market Shares Excellatron VoltaFlex Procter & Gamble / Duracell Sony SANYO Electric 2-95 THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3. THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Front Edge Technology (FET) Front Edge Technology (FET) NanoEnergy Ultra-Thin Rechargeable Battery Technical Information Front Edge Technology (FET) NanoEnergy High Temperature Performance Front Edge Technology (FET) NanoEnergy Low Temperature Performance Front Edge Technology (FET) NanoEnergy Safety and toxicity Thin Film Solid State Batteries Construction Excellatron High Rate Deposition Process (Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition) Excellatron Process To Produce Thin Film Batteries Excellatron Thin Film Battery Applications Excellatron Thin Film Battery Smart Cards Excellatron Thin Film Battery Long-Term Shelf Life Eveready ORNL Thin-Film Lithium Battery ORNL Battery On A Chip ORNL Thin-Film Lithium Cells ORNL Thin-Film Lithium Cell Film Deposition Eveready Alternative Power for Autonomous MEMs Solar Power 3-31

9 3.5.2 MEMS Research Laboratories Thermoelectric Power Alternative Energy Power Sources Useful For MEMs Applications Micro Fuel Cells Nuclear Batteries Biomolecular Motor Energy Density Thin-Film Rechargeable Lithium Batteries UT/Battelle Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Lithium Technology Sony Lithium-Ion Cells Sanyo Electric Co BYD Lithium-Ion/Polymer Cell Shipment Market Shares Ultralife Batteries Lithium Technology Corporation Technology Overview Lithium Technology Corporation (LTC) BYD Industries International Incorporated (INDI), Cymbet Corporation Cymbet Application Specific Solid Energy Technology Cymbet Cells Packaging Cymbet Consumer Electronics Cymbet Medical Electronic Thin-Film Battery System Cymbet Military Electronic Thin-Film Battery System Military Device Systems Cymbet Military Electronic Thin-Film Battery System MEMs And Nanotechnology Device Systems Cymbet Secures $16.5 Million In Private Financing Cymbet Cymbet Combines The High Energy Density Of A Lithium Cobalt Oxide Cymbet Thin Film Lithium Ion Cells Cymbet Thin Film Battery System Advanced Features Thin-Film Battery Rechargeable Solution Thin-Film Battery Deposition Process Power Paper Battery-Assisted UHF RFID Chips Power Paper Thin And Flexible Energy Cells Power Paper Power Paper Customer Relationships Power Paper $30 Million Funding Power Paper Technology Thin And Flexible Power Applications Power Paper & Graphic Solutions PowerIDT System Power Paper Technology Platform Graphic Solutions EM Microelectronic IPico Thin and Flexible Micro-Powered Devices Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Thin Film, Solid-State Batteries Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Thin Film, Solid-State Batteries For Wireless Semiconductor Processing Diagnostic Wafers Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Wireless Sensors Thin-Film Battery Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Wireless Sensors Thin-Film Battery Active RFID System KSW Microtec TempSens Paper-Thin Battery KSW Microtec AG Jewel Inlay KSW Microtec AG Designs Voltaflex Thin Film Batteries And Advanced Polymer Materials 3-94

10 3.29 VoltaFlex Infinite Power Solutions Thin film Batteries Power Smart Cards And Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags Infinite Power Solutions Thin-Film Battery for RFID Sensors Infinite Power Tire Pressure And Temperature Sensor Teledyne Teledyne Thin Film Battery Cycle life THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY TECHNOLOGY 4. THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Smart Active Label Consortium Standardizes Sensors to Differentiate Active from Passive RFID Devices Smart Active Label Consortium (SAL-C) Smart Active Labels Smart Active Label Consortium Extends ISO RFID Standards Battery-Assisted Tags Cell Construction Impact Of Nanotechnology Lithium Ion Cells Optimized For Capacity Flat Plate Electrodes Spiral Wound Electrodes Multiple Electrode Cells Fuel Cell Bipolar Configuration Electrode Interconnections Sealed Cells and Recombinant Cells Battery Cell Casing Button Cells and Coin Cells Pouch Cells Prismatic Cells Thin Film Batteries Thin Film Battery Timescales and Costs Naming Standards For Cell Identification High Power And Energy Density High Rate Capability Comparison Of Rechargeable Battery Performance Polymer Film Substrate Micro Battery Solid Electrolyte 4-32 THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY COMPANY PROFILES 5. THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY COMPANY PROFILES Energizer Holdings Eveready Battery Company Excellatron Excellatron Has Filed 20 Patent Applications Front Edge Technology (FET) Infinite Power Solutions ITN Energy Systems Johnson Research Thin Film Battery Products Johnson Research Toys And Consumer Products Johnson Research Environmental Energy Products Johnson Research Energy Technology KSW Microtec KSW Microtec AG: Adhesive Flip Chip Technologies KSW Microtec Smart Active Label Products KSW Microtec AG Adhesive Flip Chip 5-14

11 5.8 Lithium Technology Corporation Lithium Technology Centers Lithium Technology Products Lithium Technology Revenues Lithium Technology Strategy for Growth MPower Solutions Mpower Solutions MPower Solutions Product Experience MPower Positioning Capability Oak Ridge Micro-Energy (OTCBB: OKME) Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Chief Technical Officer Procter & Gamble Company Procter & Gamble Segments Procter & Gamble Business Model Procter & Gamble Key Product Categories Procter & Gamble Key Customers Duracell Batteries Ultralife Batteries Ultralife Target Markets VoltaFlex Corporation 5-32 List of Tables and Figures NANOTECHNOLOGY AND THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Figure ES-1 Worldwide Thin Film Battery Market Shares, 2005 Figure ES-2 Worldwide Thin Film Battery Market Forecasts, Dollars, ES-3 ES-4 THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY MARKET DESCRIPTION AND MARKET DYNAMICS

12 Figure Typical Structure Of A Thin Film Solid State Battery Table Characteristics Of Battery Cells THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY MARKET SHARES AND MARKET FORECASTS Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery Market Forecasts, Units, Table Worldwide Thin Film Battery Market Forecasts, Units, Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery Market Forecasts, Dollars, Table Worldwide Thin Film Battery Market Forecasts, Dollars, Figure Worldwide Micro Fuel Cell Market Shares, Dollars, 2004 Table Toshiba Handheld Fuel-Cell Technology Specifications Figure Worldwide Micro Fuel Cell Market Forecasts, Units, Figure Worldwide Micro Fuel Cell Market Forecasts, Dollars, Table Worldwide Micro Fuel Cell Market Forecasts, Units and Dollars, Figure Worldwide Micro Fuel Cell Market Segments, Dollars, 2004 Figure Worldwide 2G, 2.5G, and 3G Market Forecasts, Units and Dollars, Table Worldwide 2G, 2.5G, and 3G Market Forecasts, Units, Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery Cell Phone Market Forecasts, Dollars, Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery Smart Card Market Forecasts, Dollars, Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery Implantable Health Care Devices Market Forecasts, Dollars, Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery Integrated Circuit Market Forecasts, Dollars, Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery Portable PC Market Forecasts, Dollars, Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery RFID Market Forecasts, Dollars, Table Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification RFID IC Shipments, Dollars, 2003 and 2004 Figure Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification RFID Active Tag Shipments, Dollars, 2004 Table Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Driving Forces Table Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Aspects

13 Table Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Benefits Table Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Target Markets Figure Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag Reader, and IC Market Forecasts, Shipments, Dollars, Table Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Forecasts, Shipments, Dollars, Figure Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag and Reader, Market Forecasts, Shipments, Units and Dollars, Table Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag and Reader, Market Forecasts, Shipments, Units and Dollars, Figure Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) EPC Tag Market Forecasts, Shipments, Dollars, Figure Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) EPC Tag Market Forecasts, Shipments, Units of Tags, Table Commercialization Challenges Of The Automotive, Truck, and Bus Thin Film Battery Industry Table Integrated Thin Film Battery Personal Transport Power Systems Table Requirements For Advanced Power Sources In A Variety Of Military Applications Table Large-Format Lithium-Ion Battery Key Advantages Table Large-Format Lithium-Ion Batteries Key Advantages Over Competing Technologies For Transportation Applications Table Large-Format Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Key Advantages Over Competing Technologies For Stationary Power Markets Table Thin Film Battery Paths To Markets Table Micro Fuel Cell Market Driving Forces Table Market Aspects For Micro Fuel Cells Table Micro Fuel Cell Technology Issues Table Micro Fuel Cell Market Issues Table Market Driving Forces For Thin Film Batteries Figure Worldwide Thin Film Battery Market Shares, 2005 Table Worldwide Thin Film Battery Pre-Commercial Shipments Market Shares, Dollars, 2005 Table

14 Thin Film Battery Market Participants THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Table Front Edge Technology (FET) NanoEnergy Ultra-Thin Rechargeable Battery Key Features Table Front Edge Technology (FET) NanoEnergy Ultra-Thin Rechargeable Battery Technical Information Table Thin Film Solid State Battery Construction Table Thin Film Lithium Battery Construction Table Thin Film Solid State battery Safety Security Protections Table Excellatron Deposition Of Solid State Electrolyte By The PECVD Process Table Excellatron Thin Film Battery Benefits Figure Excellatron Thin Film Batteries Table ORNL Solid-State Thin-Film Batteries Offer Advantages Table Major Challenges To ORNL For The Development Of The Lithium Cells Table Advantages Of Using Alternative Energy Power Systems To Supply Micro Power To MEMs Table Selected Lithium Technology Corporation Customers Table Cymbet Thin-Film Battery System Key Features Table Cymbet Thin-Film Battery System Smart Card Applications Table Cymbet Application Specific Solid Energy Technology Table Cymbet Application Specific Solid Energy Technology Recharge Characteristics Table Cymbet Surface mountable battery Packaging Key features Table Cymbet Consumer Electronics Lightweight Energy Source Key Features Table Cymbet Medical Electronic Thin-Film Battery System Key Features Table Cymbet Medical Electronic Thin-Film Battery System Medical Device Industry Target Markets Table Cymbet Military Electronic Thin-Film Battery System Military Device Systems Key Features Table Cymbet Thin Film Battery System Advanced Features Table Cymbet Thin Film Battery System Applications Table KSW Microtec Benefits of Smart Label Applications:

15 Table KSW Microtec AG Smart Active Labels Applications Table KSW Microtec AG RFID Products (HF & UHF): Smart Inlays, Cards, Labels and Tickets Applications Table Thin Film Battery Micro Packaging / High Density Applications Table Voltaflex Thin Film Battery Issues Figure Teledyne NanoEnergyTM Powering A Blue LED Table Teledyne Typical Charging Curve Of A 0.9 mah Batter Figure Teledyne NanoEnergyTM discharge rates and discharge characteristics Figure Teledyne Thin Film Battery Capacity and Charging rate Cycles THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Table Active Sensor Measurements Table Active Sensor Uses Table Manufacturer Intelligent Supply Chain Functions Table Manufacturer Intelligent Supply Chain Channels Table Collaborative Business Practice Business Model Aspects Table Common Household-Battery Sizes, Shape, and Dimensions Table Thin Film Battery Unique Properties Table Comparison of battery performances Table Comparison of battery performances Table Thin Films For Advanced Batteries Table Thin Film Batteries Technology Table Thin Film Battery / Lithium Air Batteries Applications Figure Polymer Film Substrate Thin Flexible battery Profiles Figure Design Alternatives of Thin Film Rechargable Batteries THIN FILM LITHIUM AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY COMPANY PROFILES Table KSW Microtec Benefits of Smart Label Technologies

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