Global Market for Cellulose Nanofibers

The global nanocellulose market comprises:

• Micro/nanofibrillar cellulose, cellulose nanofibers (MFC/NFC/CNF).
• Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC/CNC) and
• Bacterial cellulose (BC) 

However, cellulose nanofibers represent the vast majority of this market (>90%). Most major paper manufacturers, faced with reduced market demand for paper are seeking to exploit the remarkable properties of cellulose nanofibers. The market is growing fast in Japan with large paper manufacturers such as Nippon Paper and Oji Holdings establishing multi-ton cellulose nanofiber production facilities. Asahi Kasei, Japan's leading chemicals manufacturer recently announced plans for cellulose nanofiber production, with trial production starting next year. Facilities have also been established in Europe (mainly Scandanavia), Canada and the United States. Product are available for commercial trials and will find wider application in packaging and composites over the next few years.

Report contents include:

• Global production capacities
• Current products.
• Stage of commercialization for cellulose nanofiber applications by company.
• Market drivers, trends and challenges, by target markets.

In-depth market assessment of opportunities for cellulose nanofibers including potential revenues, growth rates, pricing, most likely applications and market challenges.
In-depth company profiles, include products, capacities, production processes and commmercial activities.

Companies profiled in the report: American Process, Inc., Imerys, Innventia AB, Asahi Kasei, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Daicel, Daiichi Kogyo, Daio Paper, Nippon Paper, Oji Holdings, Sugino Machine, Seiko PMC, StoraEnso and Borregaard.

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Global Market for Cellulose Nanofibers
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1.1. MARKET OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS
1.2. COMMERCIAL IMPACT RATING SYSTEM
1.3. MARKET CHALLENGES RATING SYSTEM

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Applications
2.2. Production
2.3. Market drivers
2.3.1. Sustainable materials
2.3.2. Improved products
2.3.3. Unique properties
2.3.4. Recent improvements in production and product integration
2.4. Market and technical challenges
2.4.1. Characterization
2.4.2. Production
2.4.3. Functionalization
2.4.4. Moisture absorption and aggregation
2.4.5. Scalability
2.4.6. Lack of current products
2.5. Market size

3. NANOCELLULOSE
3.1. What is nanocellulose?
3.2. Types of nanocellulose
3.2.1. NanoFibrillar Cellulose (NFC)
3.2.1.1. Applications
3.2.1.2. Production methods
3.2.2. NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC)
3.2.2.1. Applications
3.2.3. Bacterial Cellulose (BCC)
3.2.3.1. Applications
3.3. Synthesis of cellulose materials
3.3.1. Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)
3.3.2. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
3.3.3. Nanofibrillated cellulose (MFC)
3.3.4. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)
3.3.5. Bacterial cellulose particles (CNC)
3.4. Properties of nanocellulose
3.5. Advantages of nanocellulose
3.6. Manufacture of nanocellulose
3.7. Production methods
3.7.1. Nanofibrillated cellulose production methods

4. CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS MARKET STRUCTURE

5. SWOT ANALYSIS FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS

6. REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
6.1. Standards
6.1.1. International Standards Organization (ISO)
6.1.2. American National Standards
6.1.3. CSA Group
6.2. Toxicity
6.3. Regulation

7. REGIONAL INITIATIVES AND GOVERNMENT FUNDING

8. CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS APPLICATIONS

9. CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL (TRL)

10. CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS END USER MARKET SEGMENT ANALYSIS
10.1. Production of nanocellulose
10.1.1. Microfibrillated cellulose
10.1.2. Cellulose nanofiber production
10.1.3. Production volumes, by region
10.1.4. Prices
10.2. Nanocellulose patents & publications

11. COMPOSITES
11.1. MARKET DRIVERS AND TRENDS
11.1.1. Growing use of polymer composites
11.1.2. Increased need for advanced, protective materials
11.1.3. Improved multi-functional performance over traditional composites-green AND strong
11.1.4. Multi-functionality
11.1.5. Growth in the wind energy market
11.1.6. Environmental impact of carbon fibers
11.1.7. Shortcomings of natural fiber composites and glass fiber reinforced composites
11.2. APPLICATIONS
11.2.1. Applications by cellulose type
11.2.2. Applications timeline
11.2.3. Market opportunity
11.2.4. Applications and market size
11.2.5. Biopackaging
11.2.5.1. Market drivers and trends
11.2.5.2. Applications
11.2.5.3. Market size
11.2.5.4. Nanocellulose opportunity
11.2.5.5. Market challenges
11.2.5.6. Commercial activity
11.2.6. Aerospace
11.2.6.1. Market drivers and trends
11.2.6.2. Applications
11.2.6.3. Market size
11.2.6.4. Market challenges
11.2.7. Automotive
11.2.7.1. Market drivers and trends
11.2.7.2. Safety
11.2.7.3. Cost
11.2.7.4. Applications
11.2.7.5. Market size
11.2.7.6. Cellulose nanofibers opportunity
11.2.7.7. Market challenges
11.2.7.8. Commercial activity
11.2.8. Construction & building
11.2.8.1. Market drivers and trends
11.2.8.2. Applications
11.2.8.3. Market size
11.2.8.4. Market challenges
11.2.9. Commercial activity

12. PAPER & BOARD
12.1. Market drivers and trends
12.1.1. Environmental
12.1.2. Need to develop innovative new products in the paper and board industry
12.2. Applications
12.2.1.1. Paper packaging
12.2.1.2. Paper coatings
12.2.1.3. Anti-microbials
12.3. Market size
12.4. Nanocellulose opportunity
12.5. Market challenges
12.6. Commercial activity

13. TEXTILES
13.1. Market drivers for nanocellulose
13.1.1.1. Growth in the wearable electronics market
13.1.1.2. Growth in the market for anti-microbial textiles
13.1.1.3. Need to improve the properties of cloth or fabric materials
13.1.1.4. Environmental and regulatory
13.2. Applications
13.3. Nanocellulose opportunity
13.4. Market challenges
13.5. Commercial activity

14. MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE
14.1. Market drivers and trends
14.1.1. Improved drug delivery for cancer therapy
14.1.2. Shortcomings of chemotherapies
14.1.3. Biocompatibility of medical implants
14.1.4. Anti-biotic resistance
14.1.5. Growth in advanced woundcare market
14.2. Applications
14.2.1.1. Drug delivery
14.2.1.2. Medical implants
14.2.1.3. Tissue engineering
14.2.1.4. Wound dressings
14.2.1.5. Laterial flow immunosay labels
14.3. Market size
14.4. Nanocellulose opportunity
14.5. Commercial activity

15. COATINGS, FILMS & PAINTS
15.1. Market drivers and trends
15.1.1. Sustainable coating systems and materials
15.1.2. Chemical to bio-based
15.1.3. Increased demand for abrasion and scratch resistant coatings
15.1.4. Increased demand for UV-resistant coatings
15.1.5. Growth in superhydrophobic coatings market
15.2. Applications
15.2.1. Abrasion and scratch resistance
15.2.2. Wood coatings
15.2.3. Anti-counterfeiting films
15.2.4. Gas barriers
15.3. Market size
15.4. Nanocellulose opportunity
15.4.1. Market challenges
15.4.1.1. High viscosity
15.4.1.2. Moisture sorption
15.4.1.3. Durability
15.4.1.4. Dispersion
15.4.1.5. Transparency
15.4.1.6. Production, scalability and cost
15.5. Commercial activity

16. AEROGELS
16.1. Market drivers and trends
16.1.1. Energy efficiency
16.1.2. Demand for environmentally-friendly, lightweight materials
16.2. Market size
16.3. Applications
16.3.1. Thermal insulation
16.3.2. Medical
16.3.3. Shape memory
16.4. Nanocellulose product developers in aerogels

17. OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION
17.1. MARKET DRIVERS AND TRENDS
17.1.1. Need to reduce operating costs and improve operation efficiency
17.1.2. Increased demands of drilling environments
17.1.3. Increased exploration in extreme environments
17.1.4. Environmental and regulatory
17.2. Applications
17.2.1. Oil and fracking drilling fluids
17.2.2. Extraction
17.3. Market size
17.4. Nanocellulose opportunity
17.5. Market challenges
17.6. Commercial activity

18. FILTRATION AND SEPARATION
18.1. Market drivers and trends
18.1.1. Need for improved membrane technology
18.1.2. Water shortage and population growth
18.1.3. Need for improved and low cost membrane technology
18.1.4. Need for improved groundwater treatment technologies
18.1.5. Cost and efficiency
18.1.6. Growth in the air filter market
18.1.7. Need for environmentally, safe filters
18.1.8. Recyclability of polymer membranes
18.2. Applications
18.2.1. Water filtration
18.2.2. Air filtration
18.2.3. Virus filtration
18.3. Market size
18.4. Nanocellulose opportunity
18.5. Market challenges
18.6. Commercial activity

19. RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS
19.1. Applications
19.1.1. Food
19.1.2. Pharmaceuticals
19.1.3. Cosmetics
19.2. Commercial activity

20. PRINTED AND FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS
20.1. Market drivers and trends
20.1.1. Environmental
20.1.2. Flexible, wearable and paper electronics markets growing
20.1.3. Need for improved barrier function
20.2. Applications
20.2.1. Wearable electronics
20.2.2. Flexible energy storage
20.2.3. Conductive inks
20.3. Market size
20.4. Nanocellulose opportunity
20.5. Market challenges
20.5.1.1. Manufacturing
20.5.1.2. Integration
20.5.1.3. Competing materials
20.6. Commercial activity

21. 3D PRINTING
21.1. Market drivers
21.1.1. Improved materials at lower cost
21.1.2. Limitations of current thermoplastics
21.2. Market size
21.3. Nanocellulose opportunity
21.4. Market challenges
21.5. Commercial activity

22. CELLULOSE NANOFIBERs/NANOFIBRILLAR CELLULOSE (NFC) PRODUCERS (23 producer profiles)
22.24. OTHER PRODUCERS AND APPLICATION DEVELOPERS (25 profiles)

23. REFERENCES

TABLES

Table 1: Markets and applications for nanocellulose
Table 2: Nanocellulose production plants worldwide and production status
Table 3: Potential volume estimates (tons) and penetration of nanocellulose into key markets
Table 4: Market summary for nanocellulose-Selling grade particle diameter, usage, advantages, average price/ton, market estimates, global consumption, main current applications, future applications
Table 5: Nanocellulose properties
Table 6: Applications of nanofibrillar cellulose (NFC)
Table 7: Production methods of NFC producers
Table 8: Applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC)
Table 9: Applications of bacterial cellulose (BC)
Table 10: Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications
Table 11: Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications
Table 12: Nanofibrillated cellulose (MFC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications
Table 13: Cellulose nanocrystals (MFC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications
Table 14: Cellulose nanocrystals (MFC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications
Table 15: Properties and applications of nanocellulose
Table 16: Properties of cellulose nanofibrils relative to metallic and polymeric materials
Table 17: Nanocellulose nanocrystal sources and scale
Table 18: Nanofibrillated cellulose production methods
Table 19: Nanocellulose market structure
Table 20: Current and potential end users for cellulose nanofibers, by market and company
Table 21: SWOT analysis of cellulose nanofibers
Table 22: Safety of Micro/Nanofibrillated cellulose
Table 23: Potential high volume impact of nanocellulose and likelihood of market impact
Table 24: Production capacities of CNF producers per annum in tons, current and planned
Table 25: Product/price/application matrix of cellulose nanofiber producers
Table 26: Published patent publications for nanocellulose, 1997-2013
Table 27: Nanocellulose patents as of May 2015
Table 28: Research publications on nanocellulose materials and composites, 1996-2013
Table 29: Comparative properties of polymer composites reinforcing materials
Table 30: Equivalent cost of cellulose nanofibers and competitive materials in polymer composites
Table 31: Applications of cellulose nanofibers in polymer composites by cellulose type
Table 32: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the polymer composites market
Table 33: Application markets, competing materials, NFC advantages and current market size in polymer composites
Table 34: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in polymer composites
Table 35: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in polymer composites
Table 36: Limitations of cellulose nanofibers in the development of polymer nanocomposites
Table 37: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in polymer composites
Table 38: Examples of antimicrobial immobilization into cellulose nanofibers
Table 39: Oxygen permeability of nanocellulose films compared to those made form commercially available petroleum based materials and other polymers
Table 40: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in biopackaing
Table 41: Application markets, competing materials, NFC advantages and current market size in packaging
Table 42: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in bio packaging
Table 43: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the biopackaging market
Table 44: Companies developing cellulose nanofiber products in bio packaging, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 45: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the aerospace market
Table 46: Applications of natural fiber composites in vehicles by manufacturers
Table 47: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in the automotive sector
Table 48: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive sector
Table 49: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive industry
Table 50: Applications and commercialization challenges in the automotive market
Table 51: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive market
Table 52: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in the automotive industry, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 53: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the construction, building protection and architectural exterior coatings market
Table 54: Cellulose nanofibers in polymer composites-Companies and products
Table 55: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the paper and board markets
Table 56: Global packaging market, billions US$
Table 57: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board
Table 58: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the paper and board market
Table 59: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paper and board, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 60: Desirable functional properties for the textiles industry afforded by the use of nanomaterials
Table 61: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in textiles
Table 62: Potential volume estimates (tons) and penetration of cellulose nanofibers into textiles
Table 63: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in textiles
Table 64: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the textiles and apparel market
Table 65: Companies developing cellulose nanofiber products in textiles, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 66: Cellulose nanofiber applications timeline in the medical and healthcare markets
Table 67: Cellulose nanofibers opportunity in the wound care market-applications, stage of commercialization and estimated economic impact
Table 68: Cellulose nanofibers product developers in medical and healthcare applications
Table 69: Nanocellulose applications timeline in the coatings and paints markets
Table 70: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in coatings and films
Table 71: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in coatings and films
Table 72: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in coatings and films
Table 73: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the coatings and films market
Table 74: Companies developing cellulose nanofiber products in paper coatings and non-packaging coating products, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 75: Cellulose nanofiber applications timeline in the aerogels market
Table 76: Nanocellulose product developers in aerogels
Table 77: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the oil market
Table 78: Application markets, competing materials, NFC advantages and current market size in oil and gas
Table 79: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas
Table 80: Cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market-applications, stage of commercialization and estimated economic impact
Table 81: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas exploration market
Table 82: Cellulose nanofibers product developers in oil and gas exploration
Table 83: Types of filtration
Table 84: CNF membranes
Table 85: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the filtration market
Table 86: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in filtration
Table 87: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in filtration
Table 88: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in the filtration industry
Table 89: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market
Table 90: Companies developing NFC products in filtration, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 91: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the rheology modifiers market
Table 92: Commercial activity in cellulose nanofibers rheology modifiers
Table 93: Properties of flexible electronics-cellulose nanofiber film (nanopaper)
Table 94: ellulose nanofibers applications timeline in flexible electronics
Table 95: Global market for wearables, 2014-2021, units and US$
Table 96: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in electronics
Table 97: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in the flexible and printed electronics sector
Table 98: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in flexible electronics
Table 99: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the printed and flexible electronics market
Table 100: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers. products in paper electronics, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 101: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in 3D printing
Table 102: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in 3D printing
Table 103: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in 3D printing
Table 104: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the 3D printing market
Table 105: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers 3D printing products,
Table 106: Nanocellulose producers and types of nanocellulose produced
Table 107: Target market, by nanocellulose producer

FIGURES

Figure 1: Scale of cellulose materials
Figure 2: Cellulose nanofiber transparent sheet
Figure 3: CNF transparent sheet
Figure 4: Running shoes incorporating cellulose nanofibers
Figure 5: Ballpoint pen incorporating cellulose nanofibers
Figure 6: CNF wet powder
Figure 7: Schematic diagram of partial molecular structure of cellulose chain with numbering for carbon atoms and n= number of cellobiose repeating unit
Figure 8: Types of nanocellulose
Figure 9: Relationship between different kinds of nanocelluloses
Figure 10: TEM image of cellulose nanocrystals
Figure 11: Main steps involved in the preparation of NCC
Figure 12: Schematic of typical commercialization route for cellulose nanofiber producer
Figure 13: Volume of industry demand for nanocellulose by nanocellulose producer sales
Figure 14: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for cellulose nanofibers
Figure 15: Production volumes of nanocellulose 2015, by region
Figure 16: Nanocellulose patents by field of application
Figure 17: Example process for producing NFC packaging film
Figure 18: Nanomaterials-based automotive components
Figure 19: Paper and board global demand
Figure 20: Global Paints and Coatings Market, share by end user market
Figure 21: Nanocellulose sponge developed by EMPA for potential applications in oil recovery
Figure 22: Nanocellulose virus filter paper
Figure 23: LEDs shining on circuitry imprinted on a 5x5cm sheet of CNF
Figure 24: NFC computer chip
Figure 25: NFC translucent diffuser schematic
Figure 26: Nanocellulose photoluminescent paper
Figure 27: Global market revenues for smart wearable devices 2014-2021, in US$
Figure 28: Global market revenues for nanotech-enabled smart wearable devices 2014-2021 in US$, conservative estimate
Figure 29: Global market revenues for nanotech-enabled smart wearable devices 2014-2021 in US$, optimistic estimate
Figure 30: Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet
Figure 31: Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric
Figure 32: CNF transparent film
Figure 33: CNF wet powder
Figure 34: Flexible electronic substrate made from CNF
Figure 35: Bio-based barrier bags prepared from Tempo-CNF coated bio-HDPE film