The Global Market for Cellulose Nanofibers 2023-2033

May 2033 | 425 pages, 104 tables, 183 figures | Download table of contents

Cellulose nanofibers, also called cellulose nanofibrils or nanofibrillated cellulose, are sustainable materials with high mechanical strength and stiffness (stronger than steel), high aspect ratios, high transparency, high chemical resistance and impressive rheological, optical and film-forming properties. Production is now at the industrial scale (mainly in Japan) with multi-ton production servicing the hygiene products, packaging, automotive, composites, medicine, textiles and plastics markets.

The Global Market for Cellulose Nanofibers 2023-2033 is an essential resource for anyone involved in the sustainable materials industry. The report provides extensive proprietary data on producers, cellulose nanofiber capacities, capacity utilization, production, trade, demand, applications, market share, and pricing.

Report contents include:

Global production capacities, by CNF producer, current and planned.
Production volumes by region.
Industry news 2020-2023.
Commercialized products incorporating CNFs.
Stage of commercialization for cellulose nanofiber applications by company (TRL).
CNF applications by industry.
Demand in tons per market, historical, current and forecast to 2033.
Market drivers, trends and challenges, by end user markets.
Competitive landscape of CNF by market, volumes, key trends and growth. Potential for CNF to gain market share by market volume across all end user markets. Markets covered include Polymer composites, Automotive, Building & Construction, Packaging, Textiles, Biomedicine, Pharma, Healthcare, Sanitary and Hygiene Products, Paints & Coatings, Aerogels, Oil & Gas, Filtration, Cosmetics, Food Additives, Electronics, Batteries, Aerospace and 3D printing.
In-depth market assessment of opportunities for CNF including potential revenues, growth rates, pricing, most likely applications and market challenges.
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; Deodorant sheets; Pharmaceutical additives; Renewable plastic parts/casings; Transparent films for electronics; Flexible and printed electronics; Batteries; Flexible and paper batteries; Filtration membranes.
In-depth key player profiles of 148 companies, including products, current capacities and plans for new capacities, production processes, prices per kg and commercial activities. Companies profiled in the report include Asahi Kasei, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Daicel, Daiichi Kogyo, Daio Paper, GranBio Technologies, Nippon Paper, Oji Holdings, Sugino Machine, Seiko PMC and more.

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 27

1.1 The market for cellulose nanofibers 29
1.2 Market outlook in 2023 and beyond 31
1.3 Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) production capacities 2023 31
1.4 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) production capacities 2023 32
1.5 Global demand in metric tons, 2018-2033 33
1.6 Market challenges for cellulose nanofibers 35
1.7 Cellulose nanofibers market by region 37
- 1.7.1 Japan 38
- 1.7.2 China 40
- 1.7.3 Malaysia 40
- 1.7.4 Western Europe 41
- 1.7.5 North America 41
1.8 Global government funding and initiatives 42

2 OVERVIEW OF CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS 43

2.1 Cellulose 43
2.2 Other “nanocellulose” types 44
- 2.2.1 Cellulose Nanocrystals 50
  - 2.2.1.1 Synthesis 51
  - 2.2.1.2 Properties 53
  - 2.2.1.3 Production 54
  - 2.2.1.4 Applications 55
- 2.2.2 Bacterial Nanocellulose (BNC) 56
  - 2.2.2.1 Production 56
  - 2.2.2.2 Applications 59
- 2.2.3 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) 60
2.3 Properties 61
2.4 Feedstocks 62
2.5 Advantages of cellulose nanofibers 64
2.6 Synthesis and Production methods 65
- 2.6.1 Acid hydrolysis 69
- 2.6.2 TEMPO oxidation 69
- 2.6.3 Ammonium persulfate (APS) oxidation 69
- 2.6.4 Ball milling 70
- 2.6.5 Cryocrushing 70
- 2.6.6 High-shear grinding 70
- 2.6.7 Green production methods 71
  - 2.6.7.1 Ultrasonication 71
  - 2.6.7.2 High-pressure homogenization 71
- 2.6.8 Recent methods 72
  - 2.6.8.1 Microwave irradiation 72
  - 2.6.8.2 Enzymatic processing 72
  - 2.6.8.3 Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) 73
  - 2.6.8.4 Pulsed electric field 74
  - 2.6.8.5 Electron beam irradiation 74
2.7 Applications of cellulose nanofibers 76

3 MARKET OPPORTUNIT FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS 77

4 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS 80

4.1 Standards 80
- 4.1.1 International Standards Organization (ISO) 80
- 4.1.2 American National Standards 80
- 4.1.3 CSA Group 80
4.2 Toxicity 81
4.3 Regulation 83

5 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS SUPPLY CHAIN 84

6 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS PRICING 87

7 CNF-BASED COMMERICAL PRODUCTS 89

8 INDUSTRY NEWS 2020-23 98

9 MARKETS FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS 102

9.1 Composites 102
- 9.1.1 Market overview 102
- 9.1.2 Applications 108
  - 9.1.2.1 Automotive composites 108
  - 9.1.2.2 Biocomposite films & packaging 109
  - 9.1.2.3 Barrier packaging 109
  - 9.1.2.4 Thermal insulation composites 109
  - 9.1.2.5 Construction composites 110
- 9.1.3 Global market in tons to 2033 110
- 9.1.4 Product developers 111
9.2 Automotive 114
- 9.2.1 Market overview 114
- 9.2.2 Applications 118
  - 9.2.2.1 Composites 118
  - 9.2.2.2 Air intake components 124
  - 9.2.2.3 Tires 124
- 9.2.3 Global market in tons to 2033 125
- 9.2.4 Product developers 126
9.3 Buildings and construction 129
- 9.3.1 Market overview 129
- 9.3.2 Applications 133
  - 9.3.2.1 Sandwich composites 133
  - 9.3.2.2 Cement additives 133
  - 9.3.2.3 Pump primers 134
  - 9.3.2.4 Thermal insulation and damping 134
- 9.3.3 Global market in tons to 2033 135
- 9.3.4 Product developers 136
9.4 Paper and board packaging 138
- 9.4.1 Market overview 138
- 9.4.2 Applications 144
  - 9.4.2.1 Reinforcement and barrier 145
  - 9.4.2.2 Biodegradable food packaging foil and films 145
  - 9.4.2.3 Paperboard coatings 145
- 9.4.3 Global market in tons to 2033 146
- 9.4.4 Product developers 147
9.5 Textiles and apparel 148
- 9.5.1 Market overview 148
- 9.5.2 Applications 152
  - 9.5.2.1 CNF deodorizer and odour reducer (antimicrobial) in adult and child diapers 153
  - 9.5.2.2 Footwear 153
- 9.5.3 Global market in tons to 2033 153
- 9.5.4 Product developer profiles 155
9.6 Biomedicine and healthcare 156
- 9.6.1 Market overview 156
- 9.6.2 Applications 163
  - 9.6.2.1 Wound dressings 163
  - 9.6.2.2 Drug delivery stabilizers 164
  - 9.6.2.3 Tissue engineering scaffolds 164
- 9.6.3 Global market in tons to 2033 165
- 9.6.4 Product developers 166
9.7 Hygiene and sanitary products 169
- 9.7.1 Market overview 169
- 9.7.2 Applications 169
- 9.7.3 Global market in tons to 2033 169
- 9.7.4 Product developers 171
9.8 Paints and coatings 172
- 9.8.1 Market overview 172
- 9.8.2 Applications 176
- 9.8.3 Global market in tons to 2033 176
- 9.8.4 Product developers 178
9.9 Aerogels 180
- 9.9.1 Market overview 180
- 9.9.2 Global market in tons to 2033 183
- 9.9.3 Product developers 184
9.10 Oil and gas 186
- 9.10.1 Market overview 186
- 9.10.2 Applications 189
  - 9.10.2.1 Oil recovery applications (fracturing fluid) 189
  - 9.10.2.2 CNF Membranes for separation 189
  - 9.10.2.3 Oil and gas fluids additives 190
- 9.10.3 Global market in tons to 2033 190
- 9.10.4 Product developers 191
9.11 Filtration 193
- 9.11.1 Market overview 193
- 9.11.2 Applications 198
  - 9.11.2.1 Membranes for selective absorption 198
- 9.11.3 Global market in tons to 2033 199
- 9.11.4 Product developers 200
9.12 Rheology modifiers 202
- 9.12.1 Market overview 202
- 9.12.2 Applications 205
  - 9.12.2.1 Food additives 205
  - 9.12.2.2 Pickering stabilizers 206
  - 9.12.2.3 Hydrogels 206
  - 9.12.2.4 Cosmetics and skincare 207
- 9.12.3 Global market in tons to 2033 207
- 9.12.4 Product developers 208
9.13 Other markets 211
- 9.13.1 Printed, stretchable and flexible electronics 211
  - 9.13.1.1 Market assessment 211
  - 9.13.1.2 Product developers 214
- 9.13.2 3D printing 216
  - 9.13.2.1 Market assessment 216
  - 9.13.2.2 Product developers 218
- 9.13.3 Aerospace 219
  - 9.13.3.1 Market assessment 219
  - 9.13.3.2 Product developers 220
- 9.13.4 Batteries 221
  - 9.13.4.1 Market assessment 221

10 CELLULOSE NANOFIBER COMPANY PROFILES 222 (148 company profiles)

11 RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 410

11.1 Report scope 410
11.2 Research methodology 410

12 REFERENCES 412

List of 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. 28
Table 2. Markets and applications for nanocellulose. 29
Table 3. CNF production capacities (by type, wet or dry) and production process, by producer, metric tons. 31
Table 4. Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) production capacities in metric tons and production process, by producer, metric tons. 32
Table 5. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers/MFC by market in metric tons, 2018-2033. 33
Table 6. Market and technical challenges in cellulose nanofibers 35
Table 7. Regional demand for Cellulose nanofibers, 2021, tons (total excludes MFC). 38
Table 8. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in Japan. 38
Table 9. Cellulose nanofibers research centres, universities and companies in China. 40
Table 10. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in Europe. 41
Table 11. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in North America. 42
Table 12. Summary of types of nanocellulose. 44
Table 13. Types of nanocellulose. 46
Table 14. Types of nanocellulose. 48
Table 15. Synthesis methods for cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). 52
Table 16. CNC sources, size and yield. 53
Table 17. CNC properties. 53
Table 18. Mechanical properties of CNC and other reinforcement materials. 54
Table 19. Applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC). 55
Table 20. Applications of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). 59
Table 21. Properties and applications of nanocellulose. 61
Table 22. Properties of nanocellulose, by type. 62
Table 23. Chemical composition of different lignocellulosic feedstocks used for nanocellulose production (% dry basis). 63
Table 24. Properties of cellulose nanofibrils relative to metallic and polymeric materials. 64
Table 25. Extraction of nanocellulose (NC) from various lignocellulosic sources using different conventional technologies. 68
Table 26. Applications of cellulose nanofibers (CNF). 76
Table 27. Market opportunity assessment for Cellulose nanofibers, by application. 77
Table 28. Safety of Micro/Nanofibrillated cellulose. 81
Table 29. Global Cellulose nanofibers market supply chain analysis. 84
Table 30: Product/price/application matrix of cellulose nanofiber producers. 87
Table 31. Cellulose nanofiber-based commercial products.* 89
Table 32. The Cellulose Nanofibers market 2020-2022-industry product and production activity. 98
Table 33. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in composites. 102
Table 34. Comparative properties of polymer composites reinforcing materials. 103
Table 35. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in composites. 103
Table 36. 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. 104
Table 37. Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in composites, 2018-2033 (metric tons). 110
Table 38. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers in composites. 111
Table 39. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in automotive. 114
Table 40. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in automotive. 115
Table 41. 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. 115
Table 42. Components featured in the NCV. 119
Table 43. Global market demand for nanocellulose in the automotive sector 2018-2033 (metric tons). 125
Table 44. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in the automotive industry. 126
Table 45. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in building and construction. 129
Table 46. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in building and construction. 129
Table 47. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in building and construction-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global construction OEMs 130
Table 48: Market demand for cellulose nanofibers in building and construction, 2018-2033 (tons). 135
Table 49. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers in building and construction. 136
Table 50. Oxygen permeability of nanocellulose films compared to those made form commercially available petroleum-based materials and other polymers. 138
Table 51. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging. 138
Table 52. 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. 139
Table 53. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paper & board packaging, 2018-2033 (tons). 146
Table 54. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paper and board. 147
Table 55. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel. 148
Table 56. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel. 148
Table 57. 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. 149
Table 58. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in textiles, 2018-2033 (tons). 153
Table 59. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in textiles and apparel. 155
Table 60. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare. 156
Table 61. Scorecard for nanocellulose in medicine and healthcare. 157
Table 62. Market assessment for nanocellulose 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. 158
Table 63. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in biomedical and healthcare, 2018-2033 (tons). 165
Table 64. Nanocellulose product developers in medicine and healthcare. 166
Table 65. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in the hygiene and sanitary products market. 169
Table 66. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in hygiene and absorbents, 2018-2033 (tons). 169
Table 67. Cellulose nanofibers product developers in hygiene and sanitary products. 171
Table 68. Market overview for Cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings. 172
Table 69. Scorecard for Cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings. 172
Table 70. 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. 173
Table 71. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paint and coatings, 2018-2033 (tons). 176
Table 72. Companies developing nanocellulose products in paints and coatings, applications targeted and stage of commercialization. 178
Table 73. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels. 180
Table 74. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels. 180
Table 75. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global aerogels OEMs. 181
Table 76. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels, 2018-2033 (tons). 183
Table 77. Nanocellulose in product developers in aerogels. 184
Table 78. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas. 186
Table 79. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas. 186
Table 80. 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. 187
Table 81. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market, 2018-2033 (tons). 190
Table 82. Cellulose nanofibers product developers in oil and gas exploration. 191
Table 83. CNF membranes. 194
Table 84. Market overview for Cellulose nanofibers in filtration. 194
Table 85. Scorecard for Cellulose nanofibers in filtration. 195
Table 86. 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. 195
Table 87: Global demand for Cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market, 2018-2033 (tons). 199
Table 88. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in filtration. 200
Table 89. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers. 202
Table 90. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers. 203
Table 91. 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. 203
Table 92. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the rheology modifiers market, 2018-2033 (tons). 207
Table 93. Commercial activity in cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers. 208
Table 94. Properties of flexible electronics‐cellulose nanofiber film (nanopaper). 211
Table 95. 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. 212
Table 96. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in printed, stretchable and flexible electronics. 214
Table 97. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in 3D priniting-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global 3D printing OEMs. 216
Table 98. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers 3D printing products. 218
Table 99. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aerospace-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading. 219
Table 100: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in aircraft and aerospace. 220
Table 101. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in Batteries-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks. 221
Table 102: Granbio Nanocellulose Processes. 286
Table 103. Nippon Paper commercial CNF products. 336
Table 104. Oji Holdings CNF products. 347

List of Figures

Figure 1. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers/MFC in metric tons by market, 2018-2033. 34
Figure 2. Regional demand for Cellulose nanofibers, 2021. 38
Figure 3. Schematic diagram of partial molecular structure of cellulose chain with numbering for carbon atoms and n= number of cellobiose repeating unit. 43
Figure 4. Scale of cellulose materials. 46
Figure 5. Types of nanocellulose. 47
Figure 6. Relationship between different kinds of nanocelluloses. 48
Figure 7. Various preparation methods for nanocellulose. 50
Figure 8. TEM image of cellulose nanocrystals. 51
Figure 9. CNC preparation. 51
Figure 10. Extracting CNC from trees. 53
Figure 11. CNC slurry. 55
Figure 12. Bacterial nanocellulose shapes 58
Figure 13. SEM image of microfibrillated cellulose. 60
Figure 14. Nanocellulose preparation methods and resulting materials. 66
Figure 15. Production of nanocellulose from lignocellulosic biomass using enzymatic treatment (endoglucanases and xylanases) followed by mechanical treatment. 73
Figure 16. EBI pretreatment combined with HPH for CNC production. 75
Figure 17. Aruba 23. 89
Figure 18. Dorayaki. 90
Figure 19. ENASAVE NEXT. 90
Figure 20. Flat4-KAEDE. 91
Figure 21. GEL-KAYANO™. 91
Figure 22. Hada care acty®. 92
Figure 23. Hiteeth All in One Mouth Gel. 92
Figure 24. HYPERNANO X series. 92
Figure 25. Kirekira! toilet wipes. 93
Figure 26. ONKYO® Scepter SC-3(B) 2-way Speaker System. 93
Figure 27. Pioneer® SE-MONITOR5 Headphones. 93
Figure 28. "Poise" series Super strong deodorant sheet. 94
Figure 29. RUBURI Precursor Lubris for raw concrete pumping. 94
Figure 30. SC-3 (B) speakers. 95
Figure 31. SE-MONITOR5 headphones. 95
Figure 32. "Skin Care Acty" series Adult diapers. 95
Figure 33. Spingle Company sneakers. 95
Figure 34. "SURISURI" Lotion. 96
Figure 35. X9400 series. 96
Figure 36. X Premium Sound Speaker Alps Alpine. 97
Figure 37. CNF nameplate. 98
Figure 38. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in composites. 108
Figure 39. Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in composites, 2018-2033 (metric tons). 111
Figure 40. CNF mixed PLA (Poly Lactic Acid). 112
Figure 41. CNF resin products. 113
Figure 42. Interior of NCV concept car. 114
Figure 43. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in automotive. 118
Figure 44. Interior of the NCV prototype. 119
Figure 45. Global demand for nanocellulose in the automotive sector, 2018-2033 (metric tons). 125
Figure 46: Daio Paper's cellulose nanofiber material in doors and hood of race car. 126
Figure 47: CNF composite. 127
Figure 48: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins. 127
Figure 49. CNF car engine cover developed in Japan Ministry of the Environment’s (MOE) Nano Cellulose Vehicle (NCV) Project. 128
Figure 50. Comparison of nanofillers with supplementary cementitious materials and aggregates in concrete. 130
Figure 51. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in building and construction. 133
Figure 52. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in construction, 2018-2033 (tons). 136
Figure 53. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging. 144
Figure 54. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the paper & board/packaging, 2018-2033 (tons). 146
Figure 55. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel. 153
Figure 56. Asics GEL-KAYANO™ 25 running shoe. 153
Figure 57. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in the textiles sector, 2018-2033 (tons). 154
Figure 58. CNF deodorant products. 155
Figure 59. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare. 163
Figure 60. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in biomedical and healthcare, 2018-2033 (tons). 165
Figure 61. Fibnano. 167
Figure 62. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in hygiene and absorbents, 2018-2033 (tons). 170
Figure 63. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings. 176
Figure 64. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paint and coatings, 2018-2033 (tons). 177
Figure 65. Hefcel-coated wood (left) and untreated wood (right) after 30 seconds flame test. 179
Figure 66: Global demand for nanocellulose in in aerogels, 2018-2033 (tons). 184
Figure 67. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market, 2018-2033 (tons). 191
Figure 68. Nanocellulose sponge developed by EMPA for potential applications in oil recovery. 192
Figure 69. Applications of Cellulose nanofibers in filtration. 198
Figure 70. Global demand for Cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market, 2018-2033 (tons). 200
Figure 71. Multi-layered cross section of CNF-nw. 201
Figure 72. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers. 205
Figure 73. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the rheology modifiers market, 2018-2033 (tons). 208
Figure 74. "SURISURI" products. 209
Figure 75. Foldable nanopaper antenna. 212
Figure 76: Flexible electronic substrate made from CNF. 214
Figure 77. Oji CNF transparent sheets. 214
Figure 78. Electronic components using NFC as insulating materials. 215
Figure 79: Anpoly cellulose nanofiber hydrogel. 223
Figure 80. MEDICELLU™. 223
Figure 81: Ashai Kasei CNF production process. 225
Figure 82: Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet. 226
Figure 83: Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric. 226
Figure 84. CNF nonwoven fabric. 227
Figure 85. Borregaard Chemcell CNF production process. 236
Figure 86. Celfion membrane. 239
Figure 87. Pressurized Hot Water Extraction. 247
Figure 88. nanoforest products. 249
Figure 89. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper CNF production process. 250
Figure 90. nanoforest-S. 251
Figure 91. nanoforest-PDP. 251
Figure 92. nanoforest-MB. 252
Figure 93. Daicel Corporation CNF production process. 256
Figure 94. Celish. 257
Figure 95. BELLOCEA™ 257
Figure 96: Trunk lid incorporating CNF. 258
Figure 97. Daio Paper CNF production process. 260
Figure 98. ELLEX products. 262
Figure 99. CNF-reinforced PP compounds. 262
Figure 100. Kirekira! toilet wipes. 263
Figure 101. Color CNF. 264
Figure 102. DIC Products CNF production process. 267
Figure 103. DKS Co. Ltd. CNF production process. 269
Figure 104: Rheocrysta spray. 270
Figure 105. DKS CNF products. 271
Figure 106: CNF based on citrus peel. 273
Figure 107. Citrus cellulose nanofiber. 273
Figure 108. Imerys CNF production process. 276
Figure 109. Photograph (a) and micrograph (b) of mineral/ MFC composite showing the high viscosity and fibrillar structure. 277
Figure 110. Filler Bank CNC products. 278
Figure 111. Water-repellent cellulose. 280
Figure 112: Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE). 281
Figure 113: CNF products from Furukawa Electric. 282
Figure 114. Granbio CNF production process. 287
Figure 115: Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials. 290
Figure 116. Non-aqueous CNF dispersion "Senaf" (Photo shows 5% of plasticizer). 292
Figure 117. HeiQ AeoniQ . 294
Figure 118: CNF gel. 295
Figure 119: Block nanocellulose material. 296
Figure 120: CNF products developed by Hokuetsu. 296
Figure 121. Kami Shoji CNF products. 301
Figure 122. Dual Graft System. 303
Figure 123: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins. 304
Figure 124. Acrylic resin blended with modified CNF (fluid) and its molded product (transparent film), and image obtained with AFM (CNF 10wt% blended). 304
Figure 125: 0.3% aqueous dispersion of sulfated esterified CNF and dried transparent film (front side). 306
Figure 126. Kruger Biomaterials, Inc. CNF production process. 308
Figure 127. BioFlex process. 312
Figure 128. CNF deodorant. 313
Figure 129. Chitin nanofiber product. 314
Figure 130. Marusumi Paper cellulose nanofiber products. 316
Figure 131. FibriMa cellulose nanofiber powder. 318
Figure 132. Cellulomix production process. 319
Figure 133. Nanobase versus conventional products. 320
Figure 134. Uni-ball Signo UMN-307. 321
Figure 135: CNF slurries. 322
Figure 136. Range of CNF products. 323
Figure 137: Nanocell serum product. 326
Figure 138. Vatensel® product 327
Figure 139: Hydrophobization facilities for raw pulp. 330
Figure 140: Mixing facilities for CNF-reinforced plastic. 330
Figure 141. Nippon Paper CNF production process. 333
Figure 142: Nippon Paper Industries’ adult diapers. 336
Figure 143. All-resin forceps incorporating CNF. 338
Figure 144. CNF paint product. 340
Figure 145. CNF wet powder. 342
Figure 146. CNF transparent film. 343
Figure 147. Transparent CNF sheets. 343
Figure 148. Oji Paper CNF production process. 344
Figure 149. CNF clear sheets. 346
Figure 150. Oji Holdings CNF polycarbonate product. 349
Figure 151. Fluorene cellulose ® powder. 351
Figure 152. A vacuum cleaner part made of cellulose fiber (left) and the assembled vacuum cleaner. 352
Figure 153. Performance Biofilaments CNF production process. 353
Figure 154. XCNF. 356
Figure 155. Innventia CNF production process. 358
Figure 156: Innventia AB movable nanocellulose demo plant. 359
Figure 157. CNF insulation flat plates. 360
Figure 158. Seiko PMC CNF production process. 364
Figure 159. Manufacturing process for STARCEL. 365
Figure 160. 3D printed cellulose shoe. 367
Figure 161. Rubber soles incorporating CNF. 368
Figure 162. CNF dispersion and powder from Starlite. 370
Figure 163. Thales packaging incorporating Fibrease. 371
Figure 164. Sugino Machine CNF production process. 373
Figure 165. High Pressure Water Jet Process. 373
Figure 166. 2 wt.％ CNF suspension. 374
Figure 167. BiNFi-s Dry Powder. 374
Figure 168. BiNFi-s Dry Powder and Propylene (PP) Complex Pellet. 375
Figure 169. Silk nanofiber (right) and cocoon of raw material. 375
Figure 170. SVILOSA AD CNC products. 378
Figure 171. Silver / CNF composite dispersions. 384
Figure 172. CNF/nanosilver powder. 384
Figure 173: Comparison of weight reduction effect using CNF. 386
Figure 174: CNF resin products. 389
Figure 175. University of Maine CNF production process. 390
Figure 176. US Forest Service Products Laboratory CNF production process. 393
Figure 177: Flexible electronic substrate made from CNF. 394
Figure 178. VTT 100% bio-based stand-up pouches. 397
Figure 179. VTT CNF production process. 398
Figure 180: HefCel-coated wood (left) and untreated wood (right) after 30 seconds flame test. 399
Figure 181: Bio-based barrier bags prepared from Tempo-CNF coated bio-HDPE film. 400
Figure 182. S-CNF in powder form. 402
Figure 183. Zelfo Technology GmbH CNF production process. 406

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 27

2 OVERVIEW OF CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS 43

3 MARKET OPPORTUNIT FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS 77

4 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS 80

5 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS SUPPLY CHAIN 84

6 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS PRICING 87

7 CNF-BASED COMMERICAL PRODUCTS 89

8 INDUSTRY NEWS 2020-23 98

9 MARKETS FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS 102

10 CELLULOSE NANOFIBER COMPANY PROFILES 222 (148 company profiles)

11 RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 410

12 REFERENCES 412

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