Nanocellulose Technology: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 109 pages | ID: N68F13D8397EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nanocellulose Technology in US$ Thousand. The Global market is further analyzed by the following Product Types: Cellulose Nanofibrils, and Cellulose Nanocrystals. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 28 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• AmericanProcess, Inc.
• CelluComp Ltd.
• CelluForce
• Daicel Corporation

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Cellulose Nanofibrils
Cellulose Nanocrystals

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Key Characteristics of Nanocellulose
Select Features of CNC and CNF

Table 1. Stiffness of Nanocellulose Vis-à-vis Other Alternatives

Nanocellulose Market – On a Growth Trajectory
Present Commercialization Stages
The Road to Nanocellulose Commercialization
Nanocellulose Potential Applications
Select Potential Applications of Nanocellulose
Commercialization Stages for High Volume Nanocellulose Applications (as of March 2015)
Commercialization Stages for Emerging Nanocellulose Applications as of March 2015

Table 2. World Nanocellulose Market Potential by End-use Application: Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Adhesives, Cement, Excipients, Films and Barriers, Manufactured Textiles, Natural Fiber Composites, Natural Textiles, Non-wovens, Oil & Gas, Paints and coatings, Paper and paperboard, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

An Overview of Select Applications
Automotive/Aerospace
Construction
Food Packaging
Specialty Paper
Polymer Reinforcement
Pharmaceutical
Others
CNF – The Largest NanoCellulose Type
Select CNF Manufacturers and their Production Status
CNC: Fastest Growing Nanocellulose Type

Table 3. Illustrations of CNC Derived from Various Sources through Sulfuric Acid Hydrolysis

Geographic Landscape
Market Restraints
Large-Scale Production Capacities to Promote Nanocellulose Adoption

2. MARKET SEGMENTS

NCC – The Cellulosic Nanomaterial with Most Promising Applications
Potential for CNC and CNF in Select Applications
Select CNC Applications
Select Research Efforts in CNC Applications
Paints and Coatings
Consumer Products
Papermaking
Textiles
Transportation Materials
Oil & Gas Drilling Fluids
Drug Delivery – An Important Future Application for NCC
Tissue Engineering – A Potential Opportunity for Cellulose Nanocrystals
CNF Dominates Market with a Wide Range of Application Potential
CNF Aerogels
CNF-Based Nanocomposites
CNF-Based Bioactive Materials
Select Applications of CNF Based Bioactive Materials
Cellulose Nanofibril Hybrids
CNF - A High-Value Co-Product in Ethanol Production

Table 4. Average Biofuel Yields of First Generation Feedstocks (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Biofuel Blending Targets

3. NOTEWORTHY TRENDS, DRIVERS & CHALLENGES

Growing Interest in Nanocellulose Fuels Research Efforts
Sugarcane Bagasse in Nanocellulose Production
Emerging Applications to Spur Growth
High Strength Body Armor
Light-Weight, Fuel-Effective Vehicles
Medical Applications
Advanced Battery Systems
Flexible Electronic Displays
Focus on Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Chemicals Promote Nanocellulose Technology

Table 5. Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source: 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Source: 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Emission Regulations Landscape in Major Country/Region
Partnerships, Collaborations, Funding - Vital for Promoting Research in Nanocellulose
Rapid Increase in Patenting Activity Suggests Market Potential

Table 7. Leading Nations with Nanocellulose Patent Applications in the USPTO - Percentage Breakdown of Number of Applications for EPO (Europe), India, Japan, Sweden, US, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. US and World Nanocellulose Patenting Trends for the Years 2007-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Select Companies with Nanocellulose Patents (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Non-Toxicity to Drive Market for Nanocellulose Products
Select Toxicological Evaluations of CNC and CNF
Nanocellulose – A Green Alternative for Petroleum based Plastic
Growth in Nanocoatings Augurs Well for Nanocellulose Technology

4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS

University of Wisconsin-Madison Designs CNF Based, Green Semiconductor Chips
Cerealus Holdings LLC Develops New Nanocellulose-based Additives
Nanocellulose-based Sponge to Help Clean-up Oil Spills
Sichuan University Scientists Develop Light-Emitting Nanocellulose Paper

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Evonik Acquires Stake in JeNaCell
MoRe, SP Technical Research Institute & Holmen to Set Up NanoCrystalline Cellulose Facility
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Partners American Process Inc.
Axcelon Signs Distribution Deal with The Stevens Company
Sappi to Set Up First CNF Facility
Innventia to Set up Nanocellulose Mobile Demo Plant for Paper Board
American Process Inc. Partners Futuris Automotive to Use Nanocellulose Composites in Automotive Components

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan)
AmericanProcess, Inc. (US)
CelluComp Ltd. (Scotland)
CelluForce (Canada)
Daicel Corporation (Japan)
Essential Dynamics Inc. (US)
FPInnovations (Canada)
Innventia AB (Sweden)
Imerys (France)
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Stora Enso Oyj (Finland)
UPM (Finland)
VTT Group (Finland)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 10. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Nanocellulose Technology by Geographic Region/Country - US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World 6-Year Perspective for Nanocellulose Technology by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Nanocellulose Technology by Type - Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNF) and Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World 6-Year Perspective for Nanocellulose Technology by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNF) and Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) Markets for Years 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Cellulose Nanomaterials – The Current Scenario
The Paper Industry in Georgia Set to Benefit from Nanocellulose
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 14. The US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Nanocellulose Technology Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Industry Leaders and Government Join Forces to Promote Nanocellulose
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 15. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Nanocellulose Technology Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Europe Gains Pilot CNC Production Unit
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 16. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Nanocellulose Technology Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Canada – An Overview

Table 17. Annual Nanocellulose Production Capacity by Select Canadian Companies (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 18. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Nanocellulose Technology Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 28 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 29)
The United States (7)
Canada (4)
Japan (4)
Europe (11)
  Germany (1)
  The United Kingdom (1)
  Rest of Europe (9)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2)
Africa (1)