This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Eco-friendly Materials for Electrical and Electronic Applications provides developments in the electronics industry. A number of issues such as the effectiveness of alternative materials, analyst insights that explain the perspective of the author, geographical trends, and the impact of the regulations are discussed. In this research, Frost & Sullivan' s expert analysts thoroughly examine the following applications: lead-free, cadmium-free, and halogen-free electrical and electronics.

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Overview
  • Why Green Materials for Electrical and Electronic Applications?
  • Analyst' s Insights

2 INTRODUCTION

• Industry Scenario
  • Getting Rid of Hazardous Materials
  • Transition to a Lead-Free System
  • Trends in Global Regulations
• Overview of Materials Used and Their Replacements
  • Materials Restricted for Use in Electrical and Electronic Applications
  • Effectiveness of the Replacements

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Drivers; Restraints; Challenges
  • Drivers
  • Restraints and Challenges
• Strategic Content
  • The Tin-Whisker Challenge
  • Drawbacks of Lead-Free Technology
  • SWOT Analysis

4 LATEST GLOBAL TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS

• Developments Seen in the NA Region
  • Halogen-Free Adhesive System for Flexible Circuits
  • Cost-Effective Lead-Free Alloy To Aid Soldering Technology
  • An Attempt at Lead-Free Manufacturing
  • Researchers Develop Low-Density Eco-Friendly Material for Surfboards
  • Eco-Friendly HDTVs
  • Novel Eco-Friendly Ink Source for Printing
  • Lead-Free Solder Paste for EMS Sector
  • Nano Silver Powder for Manufacturing Flexible Printed Boards
  • Lead-Free Solder Pastes for Electronics Assembly
  • Novel Eco-Friendly Conductive Inks for Printed Electronics Applications
  • European RoHS Directive May Cause Component Inventory Misalignment
  • Lead-Free Solder Products
  • Lead-Free Piezoceramic Materials
• Developments in the Asia Pac and European Regions
  • Lead-Free Plasma Display Panels--Japan
  • Lead-Free Optical Isolators Facilitating Effective Optical Communication--Japan
  • Engineers Develop Eco-Friendly Printed Circuit Board Production Technique--Korea
  • Assembly Technology Employing Lead-Free Solders--Japan
  • Lead-Free Solders Research for Consumer Electronics--Australia/Japan
  • Lead-Free Solders from Cobar--Holland
  • Mitsubishi Plastics Develops Lead-Free Industrial Rigid PVC Plates--Japan
  • Kyodo Printing Develops Cobalt-Free Humidity Indicator--Japan

5 PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Notable Patents
  • US Patents
  • Patents--Other Countries
• Industry Partcipants
  • Contact Details--Companies
  • Glossary

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • PCB Sales (1999-2006)
  • Consumer Electronic Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999-2006)
  • Electronic Component Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999-2006)