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Biodegradable Polymers
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Biodegradable Polymers
Rapra Market Report, 2006
By David K. Platt
The cost of biodegradable polymers has come down considerably over the last three years while at the same time standard thermoplastic prices have increased considerably. Now, some classes of biodegradable polymers are price competitive with polymers such as PET.
The biodegradable polymers industry itself has established an agreed framework for testing and certification and there is growing political pressure in developed countries to reduce packaging waste and develop a composting infrastructure. Biodegradable polymer producers have also invested in product and process improvements. Finally, consumers and brand owners are beginning to recognise the benefits of sustainable or ‘green’ packaging.
Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 The Report
1.3 Methodology
1.4 About the Author
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Global Market Forecasts
2.2 Material Trends
2.3 Regional Trends
2.4 Market Trends
2.5 Competitive Trends
3. Overview of Biodegradable Polymers
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Definitions of Biodegradable Polymers
3.3 Mechanisms of Polymer Degradation
3.4 Measuring Biodegradability of Polymers
3.5 Factors Affecting Biodegradability
3.6 Biodegradable Polymer Classes
3.6.1 Naturally Biodegradable Polymers
3.6.2 Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers
3.6.3 Modified Naturally Biodegradable Polymers
3.7 Starch-Based Biodegradable Polymers
3.8 Polyhydroxyalkanoates
3.9 Polylactic Acid Polyesters
3.10 Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers
3.10.1 Polycaprolactone (PCL)
3.10.2 Polyglycolide (PGA)
3.10.3 Poly(dioxanone) (a polyether-ester)
3.10.4 Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)
3.11 Processing Biodegradable Polymers
3.11.1 Introduction
3.11.2 Film Blowing and Casting
3.11.3 Injection Moulding
3.11.4 Blow Moulding
3.11.5 Injection Stretch Blow Moulding
3.11.6 Thermoforming
3.11.7 Fibre Spinning
4. The Global Biodegradable Polymers Market
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Development of Framework Conditions
4.2.2 Development of a Composting Infrastructure
4.2.3 Pricing Trends
4.2.4 Growth in Pre-Packaged Food Sales
4.2.5 Consumer Preference for Sustainable Packaging
4.2.6 Product and Technology Development
4.3 Market Development and Structure
4.4 The Global Biodegradable Polymers Market Forecast
4.4.1 Western European Biodegradable Polymers Market Forecast
4.4.2 North American Biodegradable Polymers Market Forecast
4.4.3 Asia Pacific Biodegradable Polymers Market Forecast
5. The Starch-Based Biodegradable Polymer Market
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Applications Development
5.3 Market Drivers
5.4 Market Size and Forecast
5.5 Major Suppliers and their Products
5.5.1 Novamont
5.5.2 Rodenburg Biopolymers, BV
5.5.3 EarthShell Corporation
5.5.4 Stanelco Group
5.5.5 Grenidea Technologies
5.5.6 Biopolymer Technologies
5.5.7 NNZ BV
5.5.8 Plantic Technologies
6.The Polylactic Acid Biodegradable Polymers Market
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Applications Development
6.2.1 Rigid Packaging
6.2.2 Flexible Packaging
6.2.3 Blow Moulded Bottles
6.2.4 High Performance Applications
6.3 Market Drivers
6.3.1 Better Environmental Credentials
6.3.2 Stable Supply and More Competitive Prices
6.3.3 World’s First Greenhouse-Gas-Neutral Polymer
6.3.4 Replacement of Traditional Packaging Materials
6.3.5 Speciality Cards
6.3.6 Source Options
6.3.7 New Applications
6.3.8 Better Processing
6.4 Market Size and Forecast
6.5 Major Suppliers and their Products
7.The PHA Biodegradable Polymers Market
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Applications Development
7.2.1 Films
7.2.2 Flexible Packaging
7.2.3 Thermoformed Articles
7.2.4 Coated/Corrugated Paper
7.2.5 Synthetic Papers
7.2.6 Bioresorbable Medical Devices
7.2.7 Polymer Blends
7.3 Market Drivers
7.4 Market Size and Forecast
7.5 Suppliers and their Products
8.The Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers Market
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Applications Development
8.3 Market Drivers
8.4 Market Size and Forecast
8.5 Suppliers and their Products
9.Market Opportunities for Biodegradable Polymers
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Packaging
9.2.1 Flexible Packaging
9.2.2 Rigid Packaging
9.2.3 Paper Coating
9.2.4 Loose-Fill Packaging
9.3 Bags and Sacks
9.4 Disposable Serviceware
9.5 Agriculture and Horticulture
9.6 Medical Devices
9.6.1 Sutures
9.6.2 Dental Devices
9.6.3 Orthopaedic Fixation Devices
9.6.4 Other Applications
9.7 Consumer Electronics Products
9.8 Automotive
9.9 Speciality Cards
9.10 Fibres
10. Profiles of Leading Biodegradable Plastics Converters
10.1 Alpha Packaging
10.2 Arkhe Planning Co.
10.3 Arthur Blank & Company
10.4 Autobar Group Ltd.
10.5 Bartling GmbH & Co. KG Kunststoffe
10.6 Bi-Ax International
10.7 BioBag International AS
10.8 Biosphere Industries Corporation
10.9 BIOTA Brands of America Inc.
10.10 Bomatic Inc.
10.11 Brenmar Company
10.12 Carolex SAS
10.13 Chien Fua Bio-Tech Industry Co., Ltd.
10.14 Coopbox Europe
10.15 Cortec Corporation
10.16 Earthcycle Packaging Ltd.
10.17 Europackaging plc
10.18 Ex-Tech Plastics, Inc.
10.19 Fabri-Kal
10.20 Faerch Plast A/S
10.21 Farnell Packaging Ltd.
10.22 Fortune Plastics
10.23 Good Flag Biotechnology Corporation
10.24 Grenidea Technologies Pte Ltd.
10.25 The Heritage Bag Company
10.26 Huhtamäki Oy
10.27 IBEK Verpackungshandel GmbH
10.28 ILIP
10.29 Innovia Films BVBA
10.30 Liquid Container/Plaxicon
10.31 NNZ bv
10.32 Natura Verpackungs GmbH
10.33 NVYRO
10.34 Plastic Suppliers Inc.
10.35 RPC Group plc
10.36 Siamp-Cedap
10.37 Sidaplax
10.38 Signum NZ Ltd.
10.39 Spartech Corp.
10.40 Sunway Household Ltd.
10.41 Toray Industries Inc.
10.42 Toray Saehan Inc.
10.43 Treofan Group
10.44 Vertex Pacific Limited
10.45 Wei Mon Industry Co. Ltd.
10.46 Wentus Kunststoff GmbH
10.47 Wilkinson Industries Inc.
11. Database of Major Biodegradable Polymer Suppliers
12. Glossary of Terms
13. Abbreviations and Acronyms
Price: £300.00 (Ex VAT)
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