Table of Content
Key Findings
Executive Summary
• Patent Landscape Report at a Glance
Content
Introduction
Patent Landscape Overview
2.1. Patent Family Analysis
2.2. Patent-Market Coverage
2.3. Geographical jurisdiction
2.4. Global Patent Activity
Market and Competitor Analysis
3.1. Market at a Glance
3.2. Market Share of Main Producers
3.3. The Main innovations in Washcoat Composition And Coating Techniques For Catalytic Converters And Three-Way Catalysts
3.4. Top Applicants
3.5. Analysis of Patent Leaders
3.6. Market Coverage of Top Applicants
3.7. Top Owners
3.8. Highly-Cited Applicants
3.9. Collaboration
3.9.1. Top Ten Applicants’ collaborations
3.9.2. The strongest cooperation networks
3.10. Top applicant activity
3.11. Pioneer companies in the last 5 years
3.12. Top applicant clustering
3.13. Pending patents
Technology Analysis
4.1. Top Technologies
4.1.1. Top Technologies Trend
4.1.2. Top Technologies by Class
4.1.3. Top Technologies by Sub-Class
4.1.4. Top Technologies by Main-Group
4.1.5. Top Technologies by Sub-Group
4.1.6. Top Technologies and Main Trends
4.2. Five Recent dominant technologies
4.3. Key Patents
4.4. The main themes of patents
4.6. Top inventors
Key Players’ Patent Profile
5.1. JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC
5.1.1. JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC company Overview
5.1.2. Patent family analysis
5.1.1. Top Processes
5.1.3. Top Technologies
5.1.4. Collaboration
5.1.5. Merge and Acquisitions
5.1.6. Key patents
5.1.7. Topic modeling
5.1.8. Clustering
5.2. BASF CORP
5.2.1. BASF CORP Company Overview
5.2.2. Patent family analysis
5.2.3. Top Processes
5.2.4. Top Technologies
5.2.5. Collaboration
5.2.6. Merge and Acquisitions
5.2.7. Key patents
5.2.8. Topic modeling
5.2.9. Clustering
5.3. TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD
5.3.1. TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD company Overview
5.3.2. Patent family analysis
5.3.3. Top Products
5.3.4. Top Technologies
5.3.5. Collaboration
5.3.6. Merge and Acquisitions
5.3.7. Key patents
5.3.8. Topic modeling
5.3.9. Clustering
5.4. UMICORE AG CO KG
5.4.1. UMICORE AG CO KG Company Overview
5.4.2. Patent family analysis
5.4.3. Top Products
5.4.4. Top Technologies
5.4.5. Collaboration
5.4.6. Merge and Acquisitions
5.4.7. Key patents
5.4.8. Topic modeling
5.4.9. Clustering
5.5. N E CHEMCAT CORP
5.5.1. N E CHEMCAT CORP Company Overview
5.5.2. Patent family analysis
5.5.3. Top Products
5.5.4. Top Technologies
5.5.5. Collaboration
5.5.6. Merge and Acquisitions
5.5.7. Key patents
5.5.8. Topic modeling
5.5.9. Clustering
5.6. CATALER CORP
5.6.1. CATALER CORP Company Overview
5.6.2. Patent family analysis
5.6.3. Top Products
5.6.4. Top Technologies
5.6.5. Collaboration
5.6.6. Merge and Acquisitions
5.6.7. Key patents
5.6.8. Topic modeling
5.6.9. Clustering
5.7. GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC
5.7.1. GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC Company Overview
5.7.2. Patent family analysis
5.7.3. Top Products
5.7.4. Top Technologies
5.7.5. Collaboration
5.7.6. Merge and Acquisitions
5.7.7. Key patents
5.7.8. Topic modeling
5.7.9. Clustering
5.8. HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
5.8.1. HONDA MOTOR CO LTD company Overview
5.8.2. Patent family analysis
5.8.3. Top Products
5.8.4. Top Technologies
5.8.5. Collaboration
5.8.6. Merge and Acquisitions
5.8.7. Key patents
5.8.8. Topic modeling
5.8.9. Clustering
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Description
The Washcoat Composition Patent Landscape Report provides an in-depth analysis of 1,761 patents filed from 2010 to 2024 across major global jurisdictions. This comprehensive dataset is derived from international patent filings and includes insights on market adoption trends, growth projections, and technology clustering. The report forms a foundation for examining the evolution of washcoat composition technologies, integrating both quantitative patent analytics and qualitative market intelligence. This multifaceted approach enables a deep understanding of competitive positioning, innovation priorities, and emerging opportunities in catalyst and emission control applications.
The report is organized into key sections—Patent Landscape Overview, Market and Competitor Analysis, Technology Analysis, and Key Players—each delivering actionable insights to support strategic decisions for R&D, commercialization, and investment in washcoat composition technologies.
Landscape Overview
The patent landscape review tracks innovation trends from 2010 to 2024, revealing steady growth in filings, with a peak period in the past five years driven by increasingly stringent emission regulations and demand for advanced catalyst materials. China, the United States, and Europe account for the majority of patents, with China leading in total filings. Notable areas of innovation include formulations optimized for durability, catalytic activity, thermal stability, and low precious metal usage.
Market Analysis Section
This section evaluates commercial aspects of the washcoat composition sector, including market value estimates, demand growth by region, and adoption in automotive, industrial, and energy applications. The global market for advanced washcoat materials is experiencing sustained growth, driven by emissions legislation in Asia-Pacific, the EU, and North America. High adoption rates in hybrid and electric vehicles (for aftertreatment systems) and industrial emission reduction solutions create strong alignment between patent activity and market needs.
Technology Analysis Section
The technology analysis identifies core areas of innovation, such as:
Nano-structured washcoats for enhanced catalytic efficiency
Thermally stable rare-earth oxide blends
Low precious-metal catalyst integration
Slurry formulation and coating process optimization
Top IPC classifications include B01D53 (separation processes involving gases), B01J35 (catalyst carriers), and B01J23 (catalysts containing noble metals). Leading trends focus on improved adhesion to substrates, reduced sintering, and extended service life under severe operating conditions.
Top Player Section
Key industry leaders in washcoat composition innovation include Johnson Matthey, BASF SE, Umicore, and NGK Insulators. Each organization’s profile covers patent holdings, technology specialties, and market reach. For example, Johnson Matthey leads in thermally stable washcoat formulations for automotive catalysts, while BASF SE invests heavily in nanostructured carriers for emissions reduction in both automotive and industrial sectors.
Collaboration networks, mergers, and technology licensing agreements are mapped to illustrate how strategic alliances enhance innovation and accelerate commercialization.
Overall, the report provides a comprehensive view of the washcoat composition industry—linking patent trends, market opportunities, technology directions, and key players. It is designed as a strategic tool for stakeholders seeking to leverage advancements in washcoat materials for competitive advantage and regulatory compliance.
What You Will Get:
120+ Pages PDF Full Report
40+ Pages PDF Slides
Excel File of each figure including extended data
People Who Might Be Interested in the Report:
Chief Technology Officers
R&D and Innovation Managers
Emission Control Specialists
Automotive OEM Engineers
Materials Science Researchers
Investment Analysts
Corporate Strategy Executives
Market Intelligence Experts
Policy Advisors in Environmental Regulation
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