This research reports latest developments, trends and innovations in environment friendly green manufacturing, and recycling practices for electronic components, parts and appliances.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

Scope and Methodology

Overview

Scope of the Research Service

Research Methodology

Key Research Findings

Technology Snapshot

Key Technologies and Innovations

Analyst Insights

2. Green Manufacturing Technology Primer and Applications Viewpoint

Technology Snapshot

Green Electronics--Approaches

Green Manufacturing--Technology Benefits

Lead-Free Electronics

Halogen-Free Electronics

Applications Viewpoint

Green Computing

Green Mobile Phones

Printed Circuit Boards

3. Technology Impact and Adoption Factor Analysis

Technology Impact Analysis

Current and Future Trends

Technology Roadmap

Green Product--Development Strategy

Technology Adoption Factor Analysis

Technology Challenges

Technology Drivers

4. Global Technology Developments

Developments at the University Level

Thermally Self-Healing Polymeric Materials

Replacing Chrome Coatings with Safer Metal Alloys

New Kind of Reconfigurable Chip That Consumes Less Energy

Energy-Efficient PCB Production Process

Ecofriendly Light Emitting Diodes

Polarization Matched LEDs Offer Pronounced Environmental Benefits

Photoconductors Incline toward a Greener Future

Recyclable Green Power Cables

Ecofriendly Printed Circuit Board Production

Novel Lithium Battery Technology

Developments at the Corporate Level

Ecofriendly Laser for the Production of AMOLED Screens

Environment Friendly Coatings That Prevent Silver Tarnishing

RoHS Compliant High-Grade Impact Polystyrene

Green SSD--Samsung Electronics; South Korea

Ecofriendly Television--Sharp Corporation; Japan

Ecofriendly Battery--Sony Corporation; Japan

Worldwide Innovations Assessment

United States

Europe

Japan

5. Patent Analysis and Key Contacts

Patent Analysis

Recent Patents

Patent Trends

Key Contacts

Corporate Contacts

Research Contacts

6. Decision Support Database

Database Tables

Machine Tools Production-Worldwide (2003 to 2013)

Number of Manufacturing Enterprises--Worldwide (2002 to 2012)

Industry Contribution to GDP-Worldwide (2002 to 2012)

Services Contribution to GDP-Worldwide (2002 to 2012)

Total Manufacturing Establishments-Worldwide (2002 to 2012)

List of Figures

Chapter 1

Flow of Green manufacturing initiative

Timeline for WEEE & RoHS

Chapter 3

Notable Green Electronic Products

Industry Focus

Technology Roadmap

Technology Challenges

Technology Drivers

Chapter 5

Scheme for adopting green product - Development Strategy

State Level Initiatives towards reducing lead contamination

Chapter 6

Lead-free patent analysis