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Published: February 2016, Edition 11. | No. of pages: 270 | Published by: Future Markets, Inc. | Price: £1000 (PDF download)
The Global Nanocellulose Market to 2025, fully updated and revised to February 2016, including an additional 50 pages of contents from the previous edition features:
- Technology description and production methods
- Market structure, supply chain, patenting and publications
- Production volumes, total, forecasted and by producer for The Global Nanocellulose Market
- Markets for nanocellulose, including composites, electronics, construction, paper and pulp, filtration, medicine and life sciences, paints, films, coatings, rheological modifiers, aerogels and oil industry
- Commercialization timelines, by market
- Producer, research centre and application developer profiles
Nanocellulose can be produced from a variety of materials (vegetable matter, bamboo etc.) and after applying various pre-treatments, tailor-made nanofibrils with specific morphology and surface chemistry are produced. As well as being completely renewable, safer to handle, and cheaper to produce, nanocellulose materials also possess exceptional physical and chemical properties.
Today there is a substantial amount of research on nanocellulose and commercial development is on-going, including the construction of multi-ton capacity manufacturing facilities, mainly in North American, Japan and Europe. The market for nanocellulose continues to grow with new products on the market in 2015 and new production facilities under construction.
In the light of the Paris Climate Agreement, development of environmentally sustainable new technologies and materials is of growing importance. Nanocellulose is a prime candidate for use as a sustainable material in industries such as packaging that typically involves the high-energy intensity production of chemicals and synthetic polymers. It will also add new impetus to the traditional paper and board industry and play a role in the future development of printable and flexible electronics. With appropriate conversion and extraction technologies, as well as modification and characterization, nanocellulose can be integrated into bio-based products such as strength enhancers in paper, polymer composite additives, emulsions and oxygen barrier films for plastics packaging.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY……………………………………………………………. 23
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………….. 25
2.1 Applications……………………………………………………………………………… 26
2.2 Production………………………………………………………………………………… 27
2.3 Market drivers……………………………………………………………………………. 29
2.3.1 Sustainable materials……………………………………………………………… 29
2.3.2 Improved products…………………………………………………………………. 30
2.3.3 Unique properties…………………………………………………………………… 30
2.3.4 Recent improvements in production and product integration…. 31
2.4 Market and technical challenges……………………………………………… 31
2.4.1 Characterization……………………………………………………………………. 32
2.4.2 Production……………………………………………………………………………… 32
2.4.3 Functionalization……………………………………………………………………. 33
2.4.4 Moisture absorption and aggregation…………………………………….. 33
2.4.5 Scalability………………………………………………………………………………. 34
2.4.6 Lack of current products…………………………………………………………. 34
2.5 Market size………………………………………………………………………………… 37
3 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………….. 41
3.1 Properties of nanomaterials……………………………………………………….. 41
3.2 Categorization………………………………………………………………………….. 43
3.3 Nanocellulose……………………………………………………………………………. 45
3.4 Types of nanocellulose………………………………………………………………. 45
3.4.1 NanoFibrillar Cellulose (NFC)…………………………………………………… 47
3.4.1.1 Production methods for NFC…………………………………………….. 49
3.4.2 NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC)……………………………………………… 52
3.4.3 Bacterial Cellulose (BCC)………………………………………………………… 55
3.5 Synthesis of cellulose materials…………………………………………………… 57
3.6 Properties OF nanocellulose……………………………………………………….. 61
3.7 Advantages of nanocellulose……………………………………………………. 63
3.8 Manufacture of nanocellulose…………………………………………………… 64
3.9 Production methods………………………………………………………………….. 65
3.9.1 Nanofibrillated cellulose production methods…………………………. 68
3.9.2 Nanocrystalline celluose production methods…………………………. 69
4 NANOCELLULOSE MARKET STRUCTURE…………………………………………… 70
5 SWOT ANALYSIS FOR NANOCELLULOSE…………………………………………. 75
6 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS……………………………………………………. 79
6.1 Standards…………………………………………………………………………………. 79
6.1.1 International Standards Organization (ISO)……………………………… 79
6.1.2 American National Standards………………………………………………… 80
6.1.3 CSA Group…………………………………………………………………………….. 80
6.2 Toxicity……………………………………………………………………………………… 80
6.3 Regulation………………………………………………………………………………… 85
7 REGIONAL INITIATIVES AND GOVERNMENT FUNDING………………….. 87
8 NANOCELLULOSE APPLICATIONS…………………………………………………… 88
8.1 High volume applications………………………………………………………….. 88
8.2 Low volume applications…………………………………………………………… 89
8.3 Novel applications…………………………………………………………………….. 89
9 NANOCELLULOSE TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL (TRL)……………… 90
10 NANOCELLULOSE END USER MARKET SEGMENT ANALYSIS……………. 93
10.1 Production of nanocellulose………………………………………………………. 93
10.1.1 Microfibrillated cellulose………………………………………………………. 93
10.1.2 Cellulose nanofiber production……………………………………………. 94
10.1.3 Cellulose nanocrystal production………………………………………… 95
10.2 Nanocellulose patents & publications……………………………………….. 96
10.3 POLYMER COMPOSITES…………………………………………………………….. 104
10.3.1 Market drivers and trends………………………………………………….. 105
10.3.1.1 Improved performance……………………………………………….. 106
10.3.1.2 Multi-functionality……………………………………………………….. 107
10.3.1.3 Growth in the wind energy market………………………………. 107
10.3.2 Properties………………………………………………………………………….. 108
10.3.3 Bio-packaging…………………………………………………………………… 110
10.3.3.1 Market drivers and trends……………………………………………. 110
10.3.3.2 Market size………………………………………………………………….. 112
10.3.3.3 Applications……………………………………………………………….. 113
10.3.4 Aerospace………………………………………………………………………… 116
10.3.4.1 Market drivers and trends……………………………………………. 116
10.3.4.2 Market size………………………………………………………………….. 117
10.3.4.3 Applications……………………………………………………………….. 118
10.3.5 Automotive……………………………………………………………………….. 119
10.3.5.1 Market drivers and trends……………………………………………. 119
10.3.5.2 Market size………………………………………………………………….. 120
10.3.5.3 Applications……………………………………………………………….. 121
10.3.6 Construction & building…………………………………………………….. 121
10.3.6.1 Market drivers and trends……………………………………………. 121
10.3.6.2 Market size………………………………………………………………….. 122
10.3.6.3 Applications……………………………………………………………….. 122
10.3.7 Challenges………………………………………………………………………… 123
10.3.8 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 123
10.4 PAPER & BOARD……………………………………………………………………….. 127
10.4.1 Market drivers and trends………………………………………………….. 128
10.4.2 Market size………………………………………………………………………… 128
10.4.3 Properties and applications……………………………………………….. 130
10.4.3.1 Paper packaging………………………………………………………… 133
10.4.3.2 Paper coatings……………………………………………………………. 133
10.4.3.3 Anti-microbials…………………………………………………………….. 134
10.4.4 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 134
10.5 MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE………………………………………………………….. 136
10.5.1 Market drivers and trends………………………………………………….. 137
10.5.1.1 Improved drug delivery for cancer therapy…………………. 137
10.5.1.2 Shortcomings of chemotherapies…………………………………. 138
10.5.1.3 Biocompatibility of medical implants…………………………… 139
10.5.1.4 Anti-biotic resistance…………………………………………………… 140
10.5.1.5 Growth in advanced woundcare market……………………. 140
10.5.2 Properties and applications……………………………………………….. 140
10.5.2.1 Drug delivery………………………………………………………………. 141
10.5.2.2 Medical implants………………………………………………………… 142
10.5.2.3 Tissue engineering……………………………………………………….. 143
10.5.2.4 Wound dressings………………………………………………………….. 143
10.5.2.5 Laterial flow immunosay labels…………………………………….. 144
10.5.3 Market size and opportunity………………………………………………. 144
10.5.4 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 145
10.6 COATINGS AND PAINTS……………………………………………………………… 148
10.6.1 Market drivers and trends………………………………………………….. 148
10.6.1.1 Sustainable coating systems and materials………………….. 148
10.6.2 Market size………………………………………………………………………… 150
10.6.3 Properties and applications……………………………………………….. 151
10.6.3.1 Abrasion and scratch resistance………………………………….. 151
10.6.3.2 Wood coatings……………………………………………………………. 152
10.6.3.3 Anti-counterfeiting films……………………………………………….. 152
10.6.3.4 Superhydrophobic coatings………………………………………… 153
10.6.3.5 Gas barriers…………………………………………………………………. 154
10.6.4 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 155
10.7 AEROGELS……………………………………………………………………………….. 157
10.7.1 Market drivers and trends………………………………………………….. 157
10.7.1.1 Energy efficiency………………………………………………………… 157
10.7.1.2 Demand for environmentally-friendly, lightweight materials 158
10.7.2 Market size………………………………………………………………………… 158
10.7.3 Properties and applications……………………………………………….. 158
10.7.3.1 Thermal insulation……………………………………………………….. 159
10.7.3.2 Medical………………………………………………………………………. 159
10.7.3.3 Shape memory……………………………………………………………. 160
10.7.4 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 160
10.8 OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION………………………………………………………. 161
10.8.1 Market drivers and trends………………………………………………….. 161
10.8.1.1 Environmental and regulatory…………………………………….. 161
10.8.1.2 Cost……………………………………………………………………………. 162
10.8.1.3 Increased demands of drilling environments………………… 162
10.8.2 Market size………………………………………………………………………… 163
10.8.3 Properties and applications……………………………………………….. 163
10.8.3.1 Oil and fracking drilling fluids……………………………………….. 164
10.8.3.2 Extraction……………………………………………………………………. 165
10.8.4 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 165
10.9 FILTRATION……………………………………………………………………………….. 167
10.9.1 Market drivers and trends………………………………………………….. 167
10.9.1.1 Need for improved membrane technology………………….. 167
10.9.1.2 Water shortage and population growth………………………. 168
10.9.1.3 Contamination……………………………………………………………. 169
10.9.2 Market size and opportunity………………………………………………. 169
10.9.3 Properties and applications……………………………………………….. 170
10.9.3.1 Water filtration…………………………………………………………….. 171
10.9.3.2 Air filtration………………………………………………………………….. 172
10.9.3.3 Virus filtration………………………………………………………………. 173
10.9.4 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 175
10.10 RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS…………………………………………………………… 176
10.10.1 Properties and applications……………………………………………….. 176
10.10.1.1 Food…………………………………………………………………………… 178
10.10.1.2 Pharmaceuticals…………………………………………………………. 178
10.10.1.3 Cosmetics……………………………………………………………………. 178
10.10.2 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 179
10.11 FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS…………………………………………………………… 180
10.11.1 Market drivers and trends………………………………………………….. 180
10.11.1.1 Cost and environmental friendliness…………………………….. 180
10.11.1.2 Increased demand for flexible electronics……………………. 181
10.11.2 Properties and applications……………………………………………….. 182
10.11.2.1 Flexible energy storage……………………………………………….. 184
10.11.2.2 Conductive inks………………………………………………………….. 186
10.11.3 Market size and opportunity………………………………………………. 186
10.11.4 Commercial activity………………………………………………………….. 188
11 NANOCELLULOSE COMPANY PROFILES……………………………………….. 190
251 (57 profiles)
11.58 MAIN NANOCELLULOSE RESEARCH CENTRES……………………………. 253- 268
TABLES
Table 1: Nanocellulose production plants worldwide and production status. 27
Table 2: Potential volume estimates (tons) and penetration of nanocellulose into key markets. 37
Table 4: Market summary for nanocellulose-Selling grade particle diameter, usage, advantages, average price/ton, market estimates, global consumption, main current applications, future applications……………………………………………………………………………………… 38
Table 5: Categorization of nanomaterials……………………………………………….. 43
Table 6: Nanocellulose properties…………………………………………………………… 47
Table 7: Applications of nanofibrillar cellulose (NFC)……………………………….. 47
Table 9: Production methods of NFC producers………………………………………. 51
Table 8: Applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC)…………………………. 53
Table 11: Production capacities of CNC producers per annum in tons, current and planned. 55
Table 9: Applications of bacterial cellulose (BC)……………………………………… 55
Table 10: Types of nanocellulose-Preparation methods, resulting materials and applications 57
Table 11: Properties and applications of nanocellulose…………………………… 62
Table 12: Properties of cellulose nanofibrils relative to metallic and polymeric materials. 65
Table 13: Nanocellulose nanocrystal sources and scale………………………….. 66
Table 14: Nanofibrillated cellulose production methods………………………….. 68
Table 15: Cellulose nanocrystals (NCC) production methods…………………… 69
Table 16: Nanocellulose market structure……………………………………………….. 70
Table 20: SWOT analysis of nanocellulose……………………………………………….. 78
Table 17: Safety of Micro/Nanofibrillated cellulose………………………………….. 81
Table 20: Production capacities of CNF producers per annum in tons, current and planned. 95
Table 21: Production capacities of CNC producers per annum in tons, current and planned. 95
Table 21: Published patent publications for nanocellulose, 1997-2013…….. 97
Table 22: Nanocellulose patents as of May 2015…………………………………….. 97
Table 23: Research publications on nanocellulose materials and composites, 1996-2013. 98
Table 24: Nanocellulose patents by organisation……………………………………. 99
Table 25: Nanocellulose patents by organisation, 2014…………………………. 100
Table 26: Main patent assignees for NCC, as of May 2015……………………… 101
Table 27: Main patent assignees for NFC, as of May 2015………………………. 102
Table 28: Main patent assignees for BCC, as of May 2015……………………… 102
Table 29: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the polymer composites market. 104
Table 30: Applications of nanocellulose in polymer composites by cellulose type. 104
Table 31: Limitations of nanocellulose in the development of polymer nanocomposites. 108
Table 32: Comparative properties of polymer composites reinforcing materials. 109
Table 33: Nanocellulose in the polymer composites market-applications, stage of commercialization and addressable market size……………………………………………………………. 110
Table 34: Oxygen permeability of nanocellulose films compared to those made form commercially available petroleum based materials and other polymers………………… 116
Table 35: Commercial activity in nanocellulose polymer composites-Companies and products. 123
Table 36: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the paper and board markets. 127
Table 37: Global packaging market, billions US$…………………………………… 129
Table 38: Commercial activity in nanocellulose paper and board………… 134
Table 39: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the medical and healthcare markets. 136
Table 40: Commercial activity in nanocellulose medical and healthcare applications. 145
Table 41: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the coatings and paints markets. 148
Table 42: Commercial activity in nanocellulose coatings and paints applications. 155
Table 43: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the aerogels market……. 157
Table 44: Commercial activity in nanocellulose aerogels………………………. 160
Table 45: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the oil market……………… 161
Table 46: Commercial activity in nanocellulose oil exploration……………… 165
Table 47: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the filtration market…….. 167
Table 48: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the rheology modifiers market. 176
Table 49: Commercial activity in nanocellulose rheology modifiers………… 179
Table 50: Nanocellulose applications timeline in flexible electronics………. 180
Table 51: Opportunities for nanomaterials in printed electronics……………. 187
Table 52: Commercial activity in nanocellulose flexible electronics……….. 188
Table 53: Nanocellulose producers and types of nanocellulose produced. 190
Table 55: Target market, by company………………………………………………….. 191
FIGURES
Figure 1: CNF transparent sheet……………………………………………………………… 35
Figure 2: CNF wet powder………………………………………………………………………. 36
Figure 2: Types of nanocellulose……………………………………………………………… 46
Figure 3: TEM image of cellulose nanocrystals…………………………………………. 53
Figure 4: Main steps involved in the preparation of NCC…………………………. 68
Figure 4: Schematic of typical commercialization route for nanocellulose producer. 70
Figure 5: Nanocellulose Technology Readiness Level (TRL)……………………….. 90
Figure 7: Nanocellulose patents by field of application, 2013…………………. 99
Figure 8: Paper and board global demand………………………………………….. 130
Figure 9: Global Paints and Coatings Market, share by end user market… 151
Figure 10: Nanocellulose sponge developed by EMPA for potential applications in oil recovery. 164
Figure 11: Nanocellulose virus filter paper……………………………………………… 174
Figure 12: NFC computer chip………………………………………………………………. 183
Figure 13: NFC translucent diffuser schematic……………………………………….. 184
Figure 14: Nanocellulose photoluminescent paper……………………………….. 185
Figure 14: LEDs shining on circuitry imprinted on a 5x5cm sheet of CNF….. 186
