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Nanomaterials are materials for the future technologies with enormous potential. They are designed at the molecular or nanometer level. Relatively increased chemical reactivity and quantum effects make nanomaterials more cost effective products in medium term. There are several specific type of nanomaterials already developed in the marketplace and that have the potential to be used across various industries.

"Global Packaging Survey 2012-2013: New Consumer Technology Solutions - Impact, Opportunities and Budgets" is a new report by Canadean that analyzes future expectations about the significance of new technology in the global packaging industry, as well as insights into technology oriented packaging types and demand for advanced technology in eco-friendly packaging solutions. This report provides data and analysis on future budget allocations for new technology by packaging buyers and change in procurement budgets for new technology solutions. The report also identifies the most important challenges and the key benefits of innovative packaging technology. This report provides a definitive assessment of active and intelligent packaging, nano-technology, and smart labeling solutions growth outlook, and reveals the key drivers of implementing them across the global packaging industry in 2012-2013. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors in the global packaging industry, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type, and size.

Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are nano-sized tubes made up of carbon atoms. Their properties depend on how carbon atoms are aligned to each other in a sheet. It is 100X times stronger and 6 X times lighter when compared to steel. The growing demand for nanotechnology is set to cater to the growing demands of energy, healthcare, environment, aerospace and electronics sector. In oil and energy sectors, it can play an important role in cleaning of oil spills. Besides the oil sector, it finds its usefulness in water purification plants. Compared to other alternatives, it is a cost-effective and reliable platform.