Cellulose nanofibers market in Japan

Published December 16 2020, 218 pages, 62 tables, 114 figures

Strong government and industry funding has given Japan the world's largest cellulose nanofibers (CNF) “industry” with commercial production facilities operating across the country. Also, ambitious national targets for reducing CO2 emissions make nanocellulose particularly attractive for product development. Despite the effect of the COVID-19 global situation, the market for Cellulose Nanofibers in Japan continues to gain strength.

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Oji Holdings Corp. and DKS Co. Ltd. have set up a new consortium aimed at bringing about the full-scale implementation of nanocellulose technology. The Nano Cellulose Japan (NCJ), the consortium will look to achieve nationwide growth for the nanocellulose industry – including cellulose nanofibers. Other companies this year have brought new production and technologies onstream and will continue to increase commercialization activities in 2021.

Japan is by far the largest producer and consumer of CNF products. CNF research and development started in Japan around 2000, and more than 50 companies are seriously developing their manufacturing technologies and applications. Additional companies are also involved in government projects.

These companies produce CNF on a pre-commercial and commercial scale and produce numerous products or supply to OEMs. Several CNF-based products have come onto the market in Japan including:

Ballpoint pen ink gels.
Adult deodorizing products.
Audio equipment.
Hygiene wipes and other products.
Footwear.
Cosmetics.
Food additives.
Packaging additives.
Concrete additives.
Automotive composites.

Report contents include:

Demand for CNF in Japan.
In-depth details on CNF production processes, materials development and products.
Impact of global market situation and future outlook.
Production capacities for cellulose nanofiber in Japan.
End user markets in Japan.
Trends in cellulose nanofiber in Japan.
In-depth profiles of 57 CNF producers and product developers in Japan. Companies profiled include Ashai Kasei Chemicals Corporation, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., Toagosei Co. Ltd., Daicel Corporation, Hexa Chemicals, Daio Paper, Daishowa Paper Products Co. Ltd., DIC Corporation, DKS Co. Ltd., Hokuetsu Toyo Fibre Co., Ltd., Kao Corporation, KRI Inc. and many more.
In-depth analysis of market by applications including estimated market size, penetration and growth. Applications covered include: Polymer composite parts; Biodegradable and renewable nanocomposites; Automotive composites; Packaging films; Aerogels; Construction materials; Packaging fillers/additives; Paint and coatings additives; Deoderant sheets; Pharmaceutical additives; Renewable plastic parts/casings; Transparent films for electronics; Flexible and printed electronics; Batteries; Flexible and paper batteries; Filtration membranes.

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 17

1.1 Why cellulose nanofibers? 17
1.2 The market in 2019 19
1.3 Future global market outlook 23
1.4 Global cellulose nanofibers production 24
- 1.4.1 Total global production capacity 2019 for cellulose nanofibers 25
- 1.4.2 Market demand for cellulose nanofibers in Japan and trends 25
- 1.4.3 Global Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) production capacities 2020, by producer 27
- 1.4.4 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) production capacities 2020 29
1.5 Market challenges for cellulose nanofibers 30
1.6 Cellulose nanofibers commercial products 32

2 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS SUPPLY CHAIN IN JAPAN 36

3 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS PRICING 38

4 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN COMPOSITES 40

4.1 Market overview 40
4.2 Market prospects 41
4.3 Market assessment 42
4.4 Applications map 46
4.5 Product developer profiles 47

5 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN AUTOMOTIVE 49

5.1 Market overview 49
5.2 Market prospects 50
5.3 Market assessment 50
5.4 Applications map 53
5.5 Product developer profiles 53

6 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN CONSTRUCTION 57

6.1 Market overview 57
6.2 Market prospects 57
6.3 Market assessment 58
6.4 Applications map 61
6.5 Product developer profiles 61

7 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN PAPER AND BOARD PACKAGING 63

7.1 Market prospects 63
7.2 Market assessment 64
7.3 Applications map 69
7.4 Product developer profiles 70

8 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN TEXTILES AND APPAREL 71

8.1 Market overview 71
8.2 Market prospects 71
8.3 Market assessment 72
8.4 Applications map 76
8.5 Product developer profiles 76

9 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE 78

9.1 Market overview 78
9.2 Market prospects 79
9.3 Market assessment 80
9.4 Applications map 84
9.5 Product developer profiles 85

10 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN PAINTS AND COATINGS 87

10.1 Market overview 87
10.2 Market prospects 87
10.3 Market assessment 88
10.4 Applications map 91
10.5 Product developer profiles 92

11 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN AEROGELS 93

11.1 Market overview 93
11.2 Market prospects 93
11.3 Market assessment 94
11.4 Product developer profiles 96

12 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN OIL AND GAS 97

12.1 Market overview 97
12.2 Market prospects 97
12.3 Market assessment 98
12.4 Product developer profiles 100

13 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN FILTRATION 101

13.1 Market overview 101
13.2 Market prospects 102
13.3 Market assessment 103
13.4 Applications map 106
13.5 Product developer profiles 107

14 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS FOR COSMETICS, PHARMA AND FOOD ADDITIVES 108

14.1 Market overview 108
14.2 Market prospects 109
14.3 Market assessment 109
14.4 Applications map 111
14.5 Product developer profiles 111

15 OTHER MARKETS FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS 113

15.1 PRINTED, STRETCHABLE AND FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS 113
- 15.1.1 Market assessment 113
- 15.1.2 Product developer profiles 116

16 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS PRODUCER ANALYSIS 118

16.1 Target markets, by nanocellulose producer 118

17 CELLULOSE NANOFIBER COMPANY PROFILES 121 (57 COMPANY PROFILES)

18 RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 211

18.1 Report scope 211
18.2 Research methodology 211

19 REFERENCES 213

Tables

Table 1: Market summary for nanocellulose-Selling grade particle diameter, usage, advantages, average price/ton, market estimates, global consumption, main current applications, future applications 18
Table 2. Markets and applications for nanocellulose. 19
Table 3. Classification of nanocellulose applications by type of industrial product ranged in terms of their potential of consumption. 23
Table 4: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in 2019, tons. 24
Table 5. CNF production capacities in tons in Japan (including demonstration). 26
Table 6. CNF production capacities and production process, by producer. 27
Table 7: MFC production capacities and production process, by producer. 29
Table 8: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers/MFC by market, 2018-2030. 29
Table 9: Market and technical challenges in cellulose nanofibers. 31
Table 10:Cellulose nanofibers market in Japan supply chain analysis. 36
Table 11: Product/price/application matrix of cellulose nanofibers producers. 38
Table 12. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in composites. 40
Table 13. Comparative properties of polymer composites reinforcing materials. 41
Table 14. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in composites. 41
Table 15. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in composites-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global composites OEMs. 42
Table 16: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers composites in Japan. 47
Table 17. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in automotive. 49
Table 18. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in automotive. 50
Table 19. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in automotive-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global automotive OEMs. 50
Table 20: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in the automotive industry in Japan. 53
Table 21. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in construction. 57
Table 22. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in construction 57
Table 23. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in construction-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global construction OEMs 58
Table 24: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers in construction in Japan. 61
Table 25. Oxygen permeability of nanocellulose films compared to those made form commercially available petroleum-based materials and other polymers. 63
Table 26. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging. 63
Table 27. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global paper and board packaging OEMs. 64
Table 28: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paper and board in Japan. 70
Table 29. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel. 71
Table 30. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel. 71
Table 31. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global textiles and apparel OEMs. 72
Table 32: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel in Japan. 76
Table 33. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare. 78
Table 34. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare. 79
Table 35. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global medicine and healthcare OEMs. 80
Table 36: Cellulose nanofibers product developers in medicine and healthcare in Japan. 85
Table 37. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings. 87
Table 38. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings. 87
Table 39. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global paints and coatings OEMs. 88
Table 40: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paints and coatings in Japan. 92
Table 41. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels. 93
Table 42. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels. 93
Table 43. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels and insulation-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global aerogels OEMs. 94
Table 44: Cellulose nanofibers product developers in aerogels and insulation in Japan. 96
Table 45. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas. 97
Table 46. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas. 97
Table 47. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global oil and gas OEMs. 98
Table 48: Cellulose nanofibers product developers in oil and gas exploration in Japan. 100
Table 49. CNF membranes. 101
Table 50. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in filtration. 102
Table 51. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in filtration. 102
Table 52. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in filtration-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global filtration OEMs. 103
Table 53: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in filtration in Japan. 107
Table 54. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers. 108
Table 55. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers. 109
Table 56. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global rheology modifier OEMs. 109
Table 57: Companies developing nanofibers rheology modifiers in Japan. 111
Table 58. Properties of flexible electronics‐cellulose nanofiber film (nanopaper). 113
Table 59. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in printed, stretchable and flexible electronics-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global printed, flexible and stretchable electronics OEMs. 114
Table 60: Companies developing cellulose nanofiber products in printed, stretchable and flexible electronics in Japan. 116
Table 61: Target markets, by cellulose nanofibers producer in Japan. 118
Table 62: Oji Holdings CNF products. 184

Figures

Figure 1: Global cellulose nanofibers capacities and demand 2019. 25
Figure 2. NCV (Nano Cellulose Vehicle) Project. 26
Figure 3. Market demand for cellulose nanofibers in Japan 2016-2020, conservative estimate. 27
Figure 4: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers/MFC by market, 2018-2030. 30
Figure 5: Cellulose nanofiber-based commercial products. 32
Figure 6. Dorayaki. 32
Figure 7. ENASAVE NEXT. 32
Figure 8. GEL-KAYANO™. 33
Figure 9. Kirekira! toilet wipes. 33
Figure 10. "Poise" series Super strong deodorant sheet. 34
Figure 11. SC-3 (B) speakers. 34
Figure 12. SE-MONITOR5 headphones. 34
Figure 13. "Skin Care Acty" series Adult diapers. 35
Figure 14. "SURISURI" Lotion. 35
Figure 15. Applications of nanocellulose in composites. 46
Figure 16. CNF mixed PLA (Poly Lactic Acid). 47
Figure 17: CNF resin products. 48
Figure 18. Interior of NCV concept car. 49
Figure 19. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in automotive. 53
Figure 20: Daio Paper's cellulose nanofiber material in doors and hood of race car. 54
Figure 21: CNF composite. 54
Figure 22: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins. 55
Figure 23. The structure of the CNF-based front hood. 55
Figure 24. CNF car engine cover developed in Japan Ministry of the Environment’s (MOE) Nano Cellulose Vehicle (NCV) Project. 56
Figure 25. Comparison of nanofillers with supplementary cementitious materials and aggregates in concrete. 58
Figure 26. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in construction. 61
Figure 27. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging. 70
Figure 28. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel. 76
Figure 29: CNF deodorant products. 77
Figure 30. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare. 84
Figure 31. Fibnano. 86
Figure 32. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings. 91
Figure 33. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in filtration. 106
Figure 34. Multi-layered cross section of CNF-nw. 107
Figure 35. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers. 111
Figure 36. "SURISURI" products. 112
Figure 37: Foldable nanopaper antenna. 114
Figure 38. Oji CNF transparent sheets. 117
Figure 39. Electronic components using NFC as insulating materials. 117
Figure 40: Asahi Kasei CNF production process. 122
Figure 41: Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet. 122
Figure 42: Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric. 123
Figure 43: CNF nonwoven fabric. 124
Figure 44. NanoAct™ colored cellulose nanobeads. 125
Figure 45. nanoforest products. 127
Figure 46. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper CNF production process. 128
Figure 47. nanoforest-S. 129
Figure 48. nanoforest-PDP. 129
Figure 49. nanoforest-MB. 129
Figure 50. Daicel Corporation CNF production process. 131
Figure 51. Celish. 132
Figure 52: Trunk lid incorporating CNF. 133
Figure 53. Daio Paper CNF production process. 134
Figure 54. ELLEX products. 135
Figure 55. CNF-reinforced PP compounds. 135
Figure 56. Kirekira! toilet wipes. 136
Figure 57. Color CNF. 137
Figure 58. DIC Products CNF production process. 139
Figure 59. DKS Co. Ltd. CNF production process. 141
Figure 60: Rheocrysta spray. 142
Figure 61. DKS CNF products. 142
Figure 62: CNF based on citrus peel. 143
Figure 63. Citrus cellulose nanofiber. 144
Figure 64. Filler Bank CNC products. 145
Figure 65: Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE). 146
Figure 66: CNF products from Furukawa Electric. 147
Figure 67: Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials. 149
Figure 68. Non-aqueous CNF dispersion "Senaf" (Photo shows 5% of plasticizer). 150
Figure 69: CNF gel. 152
Figure 70: Block nanocellulose material. 152
Figure 71. CNF products developed by Hokuetsu. 153
Figure 72. Kami Shoji CNF products. 155
Figure 73. Dual Graft System. 156
Figure 74: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins. 157
Figure 75. Acrylic resin blended with modified CNF (fluid) and its molded product (transparent film), and image obtained with AFM (CNF 10wt% blended). 157
Figure 76: 0.3% aqueous dispersion of sulfated esterified CNF and dried transparent film (front side). 158
Figure 77. CNF deodorant. 160
Figure 78. Chitin nanofiber product. 161
Figure 79. Marusumi Paper cellulose nanofiber products. 163
Figure 80. FibriMa cellulose nanofiber powder. 164
Figure 81. Cellulomix production process. 165
Figure 82. Nanobase versus conventional products. 166
Figure 83. Uni-ball Signo UMN-307. 167
Figure 84: CNF slurries. 167
Figure 85. Range of CNF products. 168
Figure 86: Hydrophobization facilities for raw pulp. 169
Figure 87: Mixing facilities for CNF-reinforced plastic. 170
Figure 88. Nippon Paper CNF production process. 172
Figure 89: Nippon Paper Industries’ adult diapers. 174
Figure 90. All-resin forceps incorporating CNF. 175
Figure 91. CNF paint product. 176
Figure 92: CNF wet powder. 177
Figure 93: CNF transparent film. 178
Figure 94: Transparent CNF sheets. 179
Figure 95. Oji Paper CNF production process. 180
Figure 96. AUROVISCO Transparent CNF slurry. 181
Figure 97: CNF clear sheets. 182
Figure 98: Fluorene cellulose ® powder. 186
Figure 99: XCNF. 188
Figure 100: CNF insulation flat plates. 189
Figure 101. Seiko PMC CNF production process. 191
Figure 102. Manufacturing process for STARCEL. 192
Figure 103: Rubber soles incorporating CNF. 194
Figure 104. CNF dispersion and powder from Starlite. 195
Figure 105. Sugino Machine CNF production process. 196
Figure 106: High Pressure Water Jet Process. 197
Figure 107: 2 wt.％ CNF suspension. 197
Figure 108. BiNFi-s Dry Powder. 198
Figure 109. BiNFi-s Dry Powder and Propylene (PP) Complex Pellet. 198
Figure 110: Silk nanofiber (right) and cocoon of raw material. 199
Figure 111: Silver / CNF composite dispersions. 204
Figure 112: CNF/nanosilver powder. 205
Figure 113: Comparison of weight reduction effect using CNF. 206
Figure 114: CNF resin products. 209

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Published December 16 2020, 218 pages, 62 tables, 114 figures

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 17

2 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS SUPPLY CHAIN IN JAPAN 36

3 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS PRICING 38

4 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN COMPOSITES 40

5 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN AUTOMOTIVE 49

6 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN CONSTRUCTION 57

7 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN PAPER AND BOARD PACKAGING 63

8 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN TEXTILES AND APPAREL 71

9 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE 78

10 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN PAINTS AND COATINGS 87

11 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN AEROGELS 93

12 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN OIL AND GAS 97

13 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN FILTRATION 101

14 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS FOR COSMETICS, PHARMA AND FOOD ADDITIVES 108

15 OTHER MARKETS FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS 113

16 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS PRODUCER ANALYSIS 118

17 CELLULOSE NANOFIBER COMPANY PROFILES 121 (57 COMPANY PROFILES)

18 RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 211

19 REFERENCES 213

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