1. Characteristics and advantages of polyimides.
1.1. Review of the most significant technical characteristics (thermal, cryogenic, radiation resistance, fire resistance, strength indicators in a large temperature range)
1.2. An overview of the competitive advantages of polyimides in comparison with other polymers (the list is determined in the process of research) and various types of polyimides among themselves
2. The use of polyimides.
2.1. An overview of the main technological processes of synthesis and processing of polyimides into finished products or semi -finished products. Competitive advantages of the applicant’s technology.
Polyimide synthesis
- one -style high -temperature polycondensation (PC) of diamines and tetracarbon acid dialhydrides
- using the melt of aromatic carboxylic acids and, in particular, benzoic acid (BC), as the so -called "Active" solvent
Comparison of various technologies in the following parameters
- environmental friendliness, lack of toxic components;
- soft conditions of synthesis, high efficiency;
- versatility, applicability to a wide circle of monomers;
- the possibility of using standard chemical equipment;
- Technology at the stage of polymer discharge;
- processing of polyimides
- Pressure
- Injection molding
2.2. A review of the existing and promising uses of polyimides in various industries and market segments indicating materials that are used or can be used in this application as an alternative to traditional products in the main sectors.
- Mechanical engineering
- Aviation
- Electrical engineering
- Automotive industry
Including Production of such products as:
- powder rings, bearings, seals,
- Electric. reinforcement,
- Armature of atomic reactors
- Materials for turbine blades,
- flitters of aircraft,
- Electronic printed circuits
- submersible pumps (insulation of lead cables)
- insulation of the winding of any engines (stators, rotors)
- Members of ultrasound sensors (membranes for diaphragms of automobile switches)
- production of foil materials and integrated schemes
- Straps on high -speed printers
- heat -resistant ribbons
- printed circuits and magnetic tapes
- Sealing vacuum vessels
- Protective fire brigades
- Cryotics
- Vacuum technologies
2.3. Analysis of the market production market (in USD and natural indicators):
The historical volume of the Russian market and world markets
Market forecasts and growth rates for each segment until 2015
Note:
The production of polyimide thermoplasts in Russia is absent
The retrospective of the market will be made on the basis of the volume of imports of polyimides for 2006-2010.
2.4. Analysis of the market of end products made of polyimides (in USD and natural indicators):
- market size (for traditional products) for the largest segments (no more than 5)
- Production of products based on polyimides in previous years:
- varnishes and films (lacquer PAK-1, PM film)
-press materials (press material of the Far Eastern Federal District)
- fiberglass (fiberglass STP-1)
- fibers (aramid fiber)
- The historical volume of the Russian market and world markets
- market forecasts and growth rates for each segment (including promising: production of bearings, engines for aircraft) until 2015
2.5. Competent products:
- Name and characteristics
- Manufacturer and production volumes
3. Description of key groups of consumers of polyimides
3.1. The largest Russian and foreign consumers of polyimides today;
3.2. Assessment of potential volumes of production and consumption in the future until 2015;
3.3. Description of key factors affecting the consumption of polyimides, demand drivers.
4. Market participants (Russian and world) polyimides
4.1. Overview of polyimides manufacturers, profiles of the largest world and Russian manufacturers, as well as their suppliers;
- Dupont Engineering Polymers
- GE Plastics
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- Institute of High Molecular Compounds (IVS) RAS
4.2. Description of the disadvantages and advantages of polyimides of various manufacturers in terms of technical characteristics and properties.
4.3. Description of market participants in groups (in Value Chain), their development strategies, business models, marketing strategies and sales channels;
4.4. Assessment of the market potential to the level of saturation, analysis of the degree of market consolidation, trends in vertical/horizontal integration, an overview of the main mergers/acquisitions;
4.5. Trends in the unification of polyimides and raw materials components, including production of monomers
