The Market for Cellulose Nanofibers in Japan

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Market snapshot................................................................................................................................... 22
• 1.2     Markets and applications....................................................................................................................... 24
• 1.3     Nanocellulose production capacities, in tons........................................................................................... 26
  • 1.3.1       Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) production capacities 2019.................................................................. 27
  • 1.3.2       Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) production capacities 2019............................................................ 28
  • 1.3.3       Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) production capacities 2019.............................................................. 29
• 1.4     Global production of cellulose nanofibers................................................................................................ 30
  • 1.4.1       Production plants and production status........................................................................................ 30
• 1.5     Market trends in cellulose nanofibers...................................................................................................... 31
• 1.6     Global cellulose nanofibers market size.................................................................................................. 32
  • 1.6.1       The market for cellulose nanofibers in 2017................................................................................... 32
  • 1.6.2       The market for cellulose nanofibers in 2018................................................................................... 34
  • 1.6.3       Current cellulose nanofibers commercial products in Japan............................................................ 35
  • 1.6.4       Global demand for cellulose nanofibers by market, tons................................................................. 37
  • 1.6.5       Cellulose nanofibers market, 2018–2030, tons............................................................................... 37
  • 1.6.6       Cellulose nanofibers market by region........................................................................................... 40
    • 1.6.6.1    Asia-Pacific............................................................................................................................ 40
      • 1.6.6.1.1      Japan............................................................................................................................ 40

2 RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

3    INTRODUCTION

• 3.1     Cellulose.............................................................................................................................................. 48
• 3.2     Nanocellulose....................................................................................................................................... 48
• 3.3     Properties of nanocellulose.................................................................................................................... 49
• 3.4     Advantages of nanocellulose................................................................................................................. 50
• 3.5     Manufacture of nanocellulose................................................................................................................ 50
• 3.6     Production methods.............................................................................................................................. 51
• 3.7     Types of nanocellulose.......................................................................................................................... 52
  • 3.7.1       Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)..................................................................................................... 54
  • 3.7.2       Cellulose nanofibers (CNF).......................................................................................................... 55
    • 3.7.2.1    Applications............................................................................................................................ 55
    • 3.7.2.2    Production methods of CNF producers..................................................................................... 56
  • 3.7.3       Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)....................................................................................................... 58
    • 3.7.3.1    Properties............................................................................................................................... 59
    • 3.7.3.2    Applications............................................................................................................................ 60
  • 3.7.4       Bacterial Cellulose (BC)............................................................................................................... 61
    • 3.7.4.1    Applications............................................................................................................................ 62
• 3.8     Synthesis............................................................................................................................................. 63
  • 3.8.1       Microcrystalline cellulose (MC)..................................................................................................... 63
  • 3.8.2       Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)..................................................................................................... 63
  • 3.8.3       Nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF)..................................................................................................... 64
  • 3.8.4       Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)....................................................................................................... 64
  • 3.8.5       Bacterial cellulose particles (BC)................................................................................................... 65

4 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS SUPPLY CHAIN IN JAPAN

5    CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS PRICING IN JAPAN 

6 NANOCELLULOSE PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

7    GLOBAL MARKETS FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS

• 7.1     CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN COMPOSITES...................................................................................... 74
  • 7.1.1       Trends in the composites market and cellulose nanofibers solutions............................................... 75
  • 7.1.2       Comparison of cellulose nanofibers to other composite materials.................................................... 76
  • 7.1.3       Applications................................................................................................................................. 76
    • 7.1.3.1    By cellulose type..................................................................................................................... 77
    • 7.1.3.2    Applications roadmap.............................................................................................................. 77
  • 7.1.4       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in composites..................................................................... 78
• 7.2     CELLULOSE NANOFIBER IN AIRCRAFT AND AEROSPACE................................................................. 79
  • 7.2.1       Market trends and nanocellulose solution...................................................................................... 79
  • 7.2.2       Applications................................................................................................................................. 80
    • 7.2.2.1    Composites............................................................................................................................ 80
  • 7.2.3       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in the aircraft and aerospace market.................................... 80
    • 7.2.3.1    Applications market readiness and market acceptability analysis................................................ 80
    • 7.2.3.2    Global demand in tons in aircraft and aerospace....................................................................... 81
  • 7.2.4       Market challenges........................................................................................................................ 82
  • 7.2.5       Product developer profiles............................................................................................................ 83
• 7.3     CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN AUTOMOTIVE...................................................................................... 84
  • 7.3.1       Market trends and cellulose nanofibers solution............................................................................. 84
  • 7.3.2       Applications................................................................................................................................. 86
    • 7.3.2.1    Composites............................................................................................................................ 87
      • 7.3.2.1.1      Nanocellulose market in automotive................................................................................ 88
  • 7.3.3       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive industry.................................................... 88
  • 7.3.4       Market challenges........................................................................................................................ 90
  • 7.3.5       Product developer profiles............................................................................................................ 91
• 7.4     CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDINGS....................................................... 93
  • 7.4.1       Market drivers and trends............................................................................................................. 93
  • 7.4.2       Applications................................................................................................................................. 94
  • 7.4.3       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in construction.................................................................... 95
    • 7.4.3.1    Applications market readiness and market acceptability analysis................................................ 95
    • 7.4.3.2    Global demand in tons in construction...................................................................................... 96
  • 7.4.4       Market challenges........................................................................................................................ 97
  • 7.4.5       Product developer profiles............................................................................................................ 97
• 7.5     CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN PAPER AND BOARD/PACKAGING........................................................ 98
  • 7.5.1       Market drivers and trends............................................................................................................. 98
  • 7.5.2       Applications............................................................................................................................... 102
  • 7.5.3       Properties.................................................................................................................................. 103
    • 7.5.3.1    Reinforcing agents................................................................................................................ 103
    • 7.5.3.2    Transparency and flexibility.................................................................................................... 104
    • 7.5.3.3    Paper packaging................................................................................................................... 104
    • 7.5.3.4    Paper coatings...................................................................................................................... 104
      • 7.5.3.4.1      Improved surface properties and print quality................................................................. 104
    • 7.5.3.5    Anti-microbials...................................................................................................................... 104
    • 7.5.3.6    Packaging............................................................................................................................. 104
    • 7.5.3.7    Anti-bacterial......................................................................................................................... 105
    • 7.5.3.8    Gas barrier........................................................................................................................... 105
  • 7.5.4       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in paper & board/packaging............................................... 107
    • 7.5.4.1    Applications market readiness and market acceptability analysis.............................................. 107
    • 7.5.4.2    Global demand in tons in paper & board................................................................................. 108
  • 7.5.5       Market challenges...................................................................................................................... 109
  • 7.5.6       Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 110
• 7.6     CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN TEXTILES AND APPAREL................................................................... 112
  • 7.6.1       Market drivers and trends........................................................................................................... 112
  • 7.6.2       Applications............................................................................................................................... 113
    • 7.6.2.1    Sanitary products.................................................................................................................. 113
    • 7.6.2.2    Hygiene and absorbent products............................................................................................ 113
  • 7.6.3       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in textiles.......................................................................... 114
    • 7.6.3.1    Applications market readiness and market acceptability analysis.............................................. 115
  • 7.6.4       Market challenges...................................................................................................................... 116
  • 7.6.5       Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 117
• 7.7     CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE..................................................... 118
  • 7.7.1       Market drivers and trends........................................................................................................... 118
  • 7.7.2       Applications............................................................................................................................... 119
    • 7.7.2.1    Drug delivery......................................................................................................................... 120
    • 7.7.2.2    Medical implants................................................................................................................... 120
    • 7.7.2.3    Tissue engineering................................................................................................................ 121
    • 7.7.2.4    Wound dressings.................................................................................................................. 121
    • 7.7.2.5    Lateral flow immunoassay labels............................................................................................ 121
  • 7.7.3       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in medical & healthcare..................................................... 122
    • 7.7.3.1    Applications market readiness and market acceptability analysis.............................................. 122
  • 7.7.4       Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 123
• 7.8     CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN PAINTS AND COATINGS.................................................................... 125
  • 7.8.1       Market drivers and trends........................................................................................................... 125
  • 7.8.2       Applications............................................................................................................................... 127
    • 7.8.2.1    Abrasion and scratch resistance............................................................................................. 127
    • 7.8.2.2    Wood coatings...................................................................................................................... 128
    • 7.8.2.3    Anti-counterfeiting films......................................................................................................... 128
    • 7.8.2.4    Gas barriers.......................................................................................................................... 128
  • 7.8.3       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings........................................................ 128
    • 7.8.3.1    Applications market readiness and market acceptability analysis.............................................. 130
  • 7.8.4       Market challenges...................................................................................................................... 131
  • 7.8.5       Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 133
• 7.9     CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN AEROGELS........................................................................................ 135
  • 7.9.1       Market drivers and trends........................................................................................................... 135
  • 7.9.2       Applications............................................................................................................................... 135
    • 7.9.2.1    Thermal insulation................................................................................................................. 136
    • 7.9.2.2    Shape memory...................................................................................................................... 136
  • 7.9.3       Global market for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels........................................................................ 136
    • 7.9.3.1    Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels, tons......................................................... 136
  • 7.9.4       Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 137
• 7.10        CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN OIL AND GAS................................................................................. 138
  • 7.10.1     Market drivers and trends........................................................................................................... 138
  • 7.10.2     Applications............................................................................................................................... 139
    • 7.10.2.1       Oil and fracking drilling fluids............................................................................................. 140
    • 7.10.2.2       Water-based drilling fluids................................................................................................. 141
    • 7.10.2.3       Extraction......................................................................................................................... 141
  • 7.10.3     Global cellulose nanofibers market in oil and gas......................................................................... 141
    • 7.10.3.1       Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas................................................... 142
    • 7.10.3.2       Global demand in tons in oil and gas................................................................................. 143
  • 7.10.4     Market challenges...................................................................................................................... 144
  • 7.10.5     Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 145
• 7.11        CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN FILTRATION................................................................................... 146
  • 7.11.1     Market drivers and trends........................................................................................................... 146
  • 7.11.2     Applications............................................................................................................................... 147
    • 7.11.2.1       Membranes and filters...................................................................................................... 148
    • 7.11.2.2       Water filtration.................................................................................................................. 149
    • 7.11.2.3       Air filtration....................................................................................................................... 150
    • 7.11.2.4       Virus filtration................................................................................................................... 151
  • 7.11.3     Global market for cellulose nanofibers in filtration and separation.................................................. 151
    • 7.11.3.1       Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in filtration and separation................................ 152
    • 7.11.3.2       Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in filtration, tons..................................................... 153
  • 7.11.4     Market challenges...................................................................................................................... 154
  • 7.11.5     Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 154
• 7.12        CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS................................................................ 156
  • 7.12.1     Applications............................................................................................................................... 156
    • 7.12.1.1       Food................................................................................................................................ 157
    • 7.12.1.2       Pharmaceuticals............................................................................................................... 157
    • 7.12.1.3       Cosmetics........................................................................................................................ 157
  • 7.12.2     Global market for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers......................................................... 157
  • 7.12.3     Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 158
• 7.13        CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN PRINTED, STRETCHABLE AND FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS............ 159
  • 7.13.1     Market drivers and trends........................................................................................................... 159
  • 7.13.2     Applications............................................................................................................................... 160
    • 7.13.2.1       Wearable electronics........................................................................................................ 161
    • 7.13.2.2       Nanopaper....................................................................................................................... 163
    • 7.13.2.3       Paper memory.................................................................................................................. 164
    • 7.13.2.4       Conductive inks................................................................................................................ 165
  • 7.13.3     Global market size and opportunity............................................................................................. 165
    • 7.13.3.1       Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in printed and flexible electronics...................... 165
  • 7.13.4     Market challenges...................................................................................................................... 167
  • 7.13.5     Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 168
• 7.14        CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS IN 3D PRINTING................................................................................. 169
  • 7.14.1     Market drivers and trends........................................................................................................... 169
  • 7.14.2     Applications............................................................................................................................... 170
  • 7.14.3     Global market size and opportunity............................................................................................. 170
    • 7.14.3.1       Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in 3D printing................................................... 170
  • 7.14.4     Market challenges...................................................................................................................... 171
  • 7.14.5     Product developer profiles.......................................................................................................... 171

8    CELLULOSE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS ANALYSIS

• 8.1     Potential for high-volume consuming cellulose nanofibers applications................................................... 173
  • 8.1.1       Polymer composite parts............................................................................................................ 173
  • 8.1.2       Bioplastics................................................................................................................................. 175
  • 8.1.3       Packaging films.......................................................................................................................... 176
  • 8.1.4       Aerogels.................................................................................................................................... 176
  • 8.1.5       Construction materials................................................................................................................ 177
    • 8.1.5.1    Cement................................................................................................................................ 177
    • 8.1.5.2    Ultra-high-performance concrete............................................................................................ 178
  • 8.1.6       Paint and coatings additives....................................................................................................... 178
  • 8.1.7       Hygiene and absorbent products................................................................................................. 179
  • 8.1.8       Tyres......................................................................................................................................... 180
• 8.2     Potential global cellulose nanofibers demand by application................................................................... 180

9 JAPAN CELLULOSE NANOFIBER COMPANY PROFILES (45 COMPANY PROFILES)

10 REFERENCES

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....................................... 23
• Table 2: Markets and applications for nanocellulose.............................................................................................. 24
• Table 3: Market segmentation by type of nanocellulose, capacities and demand 2018............................................. 27
• Table 4: CNF producer capacities........................................................................................................................ 27
• Table 5: MFC producer capacities 2019................................................................................................................ 28
• Table 6: Cellulose nanocrystal producer capacities 2019....................................................................................... 29
• Table 7: Nanocellulose (CNF, MFC, CNC) production plants worldwide and production status................................. 30
• Table 8: Market trends in cellulose nanofibers....................................................................................................... 31
• Table 9: Global demand for cellulose nanofiber 2018, tons.................................................................................... 37
• Table 10: Cellulose nanofibers market, by end user market demand, 2018–2030 (Tons)......................................... 37
• Table 11: Regional demand for cellulose nanofibers, 2018, tons (total excludes MFC)............................................. 40
• Table 12: Properties and applications of nanocellulose.......................................................................................... 49
• Table 13: Properties of cellulose nanofibrils relative to metallic and polymeric materials........................................... 51
• Table 14: Types of nanocellulose......................................................................................................................... 53
• Table 15: Applications of cellulose nanofibers (CNF)............................................................................................. 55
• Table 16: Production methods of main CNF producers.......................................................................................... 56
• Table 17: CNC sources and scale........................................................................................................................ 59
• Table 18: CNC properties.................................................................................................................................... 59
• Table 19: Applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC)...................................................................................... 61
• Table 20: Applications of bacterial cellulose (BC).................................................................................................. 62
• Table 21: Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications...................... 63
• Table 22: Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications........................ 63
• Table 23: Nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications......................... 64
• Table 24: Cellulose nanocrystals (MFC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications.......................... 64
• Table 25: Cellulose nanocrystals (MFC) preparation methods, resulting materials and applications.......................... 65
• Table 26: Global cellulose nanofibers market supply chain analysis........................................................................ 66
• Table 27: Product/price/application matrix of nanocellulose producers.................................................................... 68
• Table 28: Published patent publications for nanocellulose, 1997-2017.................................................................... 71
• Table 29: Nanocellulose patents and scientific articles by organisation................................................................... 72
• Table 30: Main patent assignees for CNC............................................................................................................. 73
• Table 31: Main patent assignees for CNF............................................................................................................. 73
• Table 32: Main patent assignees for BCC............................................................................................................. 73
• Table 33: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in 2018, tons............................................................................. 74
• Table 34: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in composites market........................................ 75
• Table 35: Comparative properties of polymer composites reinforcing materials....................................................... 76
• Table 36: Applications of cellulose nanofibers in polymer composites by cellulose type........................................... 77
• Table 37: cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the polymer composites market............................................ 77
• Table 38: Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in composites, 2018-2030 (tons)...................................... 78
• Table 39: Market drivers, trends and nanocellulose solutions in aircraft and aerospace market................................ 80
• Table 40: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aircraft and aerospace.................................... 80
• Table 41: Demand for cellulose nanofibers in the aerospace and aviation market, 2018-2030 (tons)......................... 81
• Table 42: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the aircraft and aerospace market............................. 82
• Table 43: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products for aircraft and aerospace, applications targeted and stage of commercialization............................................................................................................................ 83
• Table 44: Applications of natural fiber composites in vehicles by manufacturers...................................................... 85
• Table 45: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive sector..................................... 88
• Table 46: Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive sector 2018-2030 (tons)........................ 89
• Table 47: Applications and commercialization challenges for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive market.............. 90
• Table 48: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive market.............................................. 91
• Table 49: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in the automotive industry, applications targeted and stage of commercialization............................................................................................................................ 91
• Table 50: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in construction market...................................... 93
• Table 51: Comparison of nanocellulose with steel and other materials.................................................................... 94
• Table 52: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in the construction industry................................. 95
• Table 53: Market demand for cellulose nanofibers in construction, 2018-2030 (tons)............................................... 96
• Table 54: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the construction, building protection and architectural exterior coatings market................................................................................................................................ 97
• Table 55: Cellulose nanofibers in construction-Companies and products................................................................ 97
• Table 56: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the paper and board market.......................... 98
• Table 57: Examples of antimicrobial immobilization into cellulose nanofibers......................................................... 102
• Table 58: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the paper and board markets............................................. 103
• Table 59: Oxygen permeability of nanocellulose films compared to those made form commercially available petroleum-based materials and other polymers............................................................................................................ 106
• Table 60: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in packaging.................................................................................................................................................. 106
• Table 61: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board........................................... 107
• Table 62: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paper & board/packaging, 2018-2030 (tons)........................... 108
• Table 63: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the paper and board market.................................... 110
• Table 64: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paper and board, applications targeted and stage of commercialization....................................................................................................................................... 110
• Table 65: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the textiles market....................................... 112
• Table 66: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in hygiene and absorbents, 2018-2030 (tons)............................ 114
• Table 67: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in textiles......................................................... 115
• Table 68: Demand for cellulose nanofibers in textiles, 2018-2030 (tons)................................................................ 115
• Table 69: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the textiles market.................................................. 116
• Table 70: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in textiles, applications targeted and stage of commercialization....................................................................................................................................... 117
• Table 71: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the medicine and healthcare market............. 118
• Table 72: Cellulose nanofiber applications timeline in the medicine and healthcare markets................................... 119
• Table 73: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in medical and healthcare................................. 122
• Table 74: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in medical and healthcare, 2018-2030 (tons)............................. 122
• Table 75: Cellulose nanofibers product developers in medical and healthcare applications..................................... 123
• Table 76: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the paints and coatings market.................... 125
• Table 77: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the paints and coatings markets......................................... 127
• Table 78: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings........................................................ 129
• Table 79: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in coatings and films....................................................................................................................................... 129
• Table 80: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings....................................... 130
• Table 81: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paint and coatings, 2018-2030 (tons)..................................... 130
• Table 82: Market challenges for cellulose nanofibers in coatings.......................................................................... 131
• Table 83: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the coatings and films market.................................. 133
• Table 84: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paints and coatings, applications targeted and stage of commercialization................................................................................................................................... 133
• Table 85: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the aerogels market.................................... 134
• Table 86: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the aerogels market.......................................................... 135
• Table 87: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels, 2018-2030 (tons)................................................... 136
• Table 88: Cellulose nanofibers product developers in aerogels............................................................................. 137
• Table 89: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the filtration market..................................... 138
• Table 90: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the oil market.................................................................... 139
• Table 91: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in oil and gas............................................................................................................................................................ 141
• Table 92: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas..................................................................... 142
• Table 93: Cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market-applications, stage of commercialization and estimated economic impact........................................................................................................................................ 142
• Table 94: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market, 2018-2030 (tons)............................... 143
• Table 95: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas exploration market........................... 144
• Table 96: Cellulose nanofibers product developers in oil and gas exploration........................................................ 145
• Table 97: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the filtration market..................................... 146
• Table 98: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the filtration market............................................................ 147
• Table 99: Types of filtration................................................................................................................................ 149
• Table 100: CNF membranes.............................................................................................................................. 150
• Table 101: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in filtration...................................................................................................................................................... 152
• Table 102: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in filtration....................................................................... 152
• Table 103: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in the filtration industry.................................... 152
• Table 104: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market, 2018-2030 (tons).................................. 153
• Table 105: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market............................................... 154
• Table 106: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in filtration, applications targeted and stage of commercialization....................................................................................................................................... 155
• Table 107: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in the rheology modifiers market.......................................... 156
• Table 108: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the rheology modifiers market, 2018-2030 (tons).................. 158
• Table 109: Commercial activity in cellulose nanofibers rheology modifiers............................................................. 159
• Table 110: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the printed and flexible electronics market.. 159
• Table 111: Cellulose nanofibers applications timeline in flexible electronics........................................................... 161
• Table 112: Properties of flexible electronics‐cellulose nanofiber film (nanopaper)................................................... 162
• Table 113: Properties of flexible electronics cellulose nanofiber films.................................................................... 164
• Table 114: Application markets, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers advantages and current market size in electronics.................................................................................................................................................. 166
• Table 115: Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in the flexible and printed electronics sector....................... 166
• Table 116: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in flexible electronics...................................... 167
• Table 117: Market challenges for use of cellulose nanofibers in printed and flexible electronics.............................. 168
• Table 118: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the printed and flexible electronics market.............. 168
• Table 119: Companies developing cellulose nanofiber products in paper electronics, applications targeted and stage of commercialization....................................................................................................................................... 169
• Table 120: Market drivers, trends and cellulose nanofibers solutions in the 3D printing market............................... 171
• Table 121: Applications of cellulose nanofibers in 3D printing............................................................................... 171
• Table 122: Market opportunity assessment for cellulose nanofibers in 3D printing................................................. 171
• Table 123: Market challenges rating for cellulose nanofibers in the 3D printing market........................................... 172
• Table 124: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers 3D printing products......................................................... 172
• Table 125: Classification of cellulose nanofibers applications by type of industrial product ranged in terms of their potential of consumption............................................................................................................................. 173
• Table 126: Cellulose nanofibers for composite parts. Application, key benefits, competing materials, cellulose nanofibers working concentration, global market demand and growth, potential for cellulose nanofibers penetration.......... 174
• Table 127: Cellulose nanofibers for bioplastics. Application, key benefits, competing materials, Cellulose nanofibers working concentration, global market demand and growth, potential for cellulose nanofibers penetration.......... 175
• Table 128. Cellulose nanofibers for packaging films. Application, key benefits, competing materials, Cellulose nanofibers working concentration, global market demand and growth, potential for Cellulose nanofibers penetration.................................................................................................................................................................. 176
• Table 129. Cellulose nanofibers for aerogels. Application, key benefits, competing materials, Cellulose nanofibers working concentration, global market demand and growth, potential for Cellulose nanofibers penetration......... 177
• Table 130. Cellulose nanofibers for cement. Application, key benefits, competing materials, Cellulose nanofibers working concentration, global market demand and growth, potential for Cellulose nanofibers penetration......... 177
• Table 131. Cellulose nanofibers for ultra-high-performance concrete. Application, key benefits, competing materials, Cellulose nanofibers working concentration, global market demand and growth, potential for Cellulose nanofibers penetration................................................................................................................................................. 178
• Table 132. Cellulose nanofibers for paint and coating additives. Application, key benefits, competing materials, Cellulose nanofibers working concentration, global market demand and growth, potential for Cellulose nanofibers penetration................................................................................................................................................. 179
• Table 133. Cellulose nanofibers for Hygiene and absorbent products. Application, key benefits, competing materials, Cellulose nanofibers working concentration, global market demand and growth, potential for Cellulose nanofibers penetration................................................................................................................................................. 179
• Table 134. Application of Cellulose nanofibers in automotive tyres........................................................................ 180
• Table 135. Potential global Cellulose nanofibers demand by application............................................................... 181
• Table 136: Target markets, by cellulose nanofiber producer in Japan................................................................... 182
• Table 137: Oji Holdings CNF products................................................................................................................ 223

FIGURES

• Figure 1: Market segmentation by type of nanocellulose, capacities and demand 2018............................................ 27
• Figure 2: CNF wet powder................................................................................................................................... 30
• Figure 3: Cellulose nanofiber transparent sheet.................................................................................................... 33
• Figure 4: Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE)................................................................... 33
• Figure 5: XCNF................................................................................................................................................... 34
• Figure 6: Cellulose nanofiber-based commercial products in Japan........................................................................ 34
• Figure 7: Cellulose nanofibers market value, by end user market demand, 2018–2030 (Tons)................................. 39
• Figure 8: Regional demand for cellulose nanofibers, 2018..................................................................................... 40
• Figure 9: Schematic diagram of partial molecular structure of cellulose chain with numbering for carbon atoms and n= number of cellobiose repeating unit............................................................................................................... 48
• Figure 10: Scale of cellulose materials.................................................................................................................. 49
• Figure 11: Types of nanocellulose........................................................................................................................ 53
• Figure 12: Relationship between different kinds of nanocelluloses.......................................................................... 53
• Figure 13: CNF gel.............................................................................................................................................. 55
• Figure 14: TEM image of cellulose nanocrystals.................................................................................................... 58
• Figure 15: An iridescent biomimetic cellulose multilayer film remains after water that contains cellulose nanocrystals evaporates................................................................................................................................................... 58
• Figure 16: Extracting CNC from trees................................................................................................................... 59
• Figure 17: CNC slurry.......................................................................................................................................... 60
• Figure 18: (a) Number of research publications on the different nomenclatures of nanocellulosic materials per year during the last decade. (b) Cumulative number of research article number published per nomenclature............. 70
• Figure 19:  Nanocellulose patents by field of application........................................................................................ 71
• Figure 20: Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in composites, 2018-2030 (tons)..................................... 79
• Figure 21: Demand for cellulose nanofibers in the aerospace and aviation market, 2018-2030 (tons)....................... 82
• Figure 22: Nanomaterials-based automotive components...................................................................................... 86
• Figure 23: CNF car engine cover developed in Japan Ministry of the Environment’s (MOE) Nano Cellulose Vehicle (NCV) Project............................................................................................................................................... 87
• Figure 24: The structure of the CNF-based front hood........................................................................................... 87
• Figure 25: CNF composite................................................................................................................................... 88
• Figure 26: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive sector, 2018-2030 (tons)................................. 90
• Figure 27: Nanowood with hierarchically aligned cellulose nanofibrils for insulation................................................. 95
• Figure 28: Demand for cellulose nanofibers in construction, 2018-2030 (tons)......................................................... 96
• Figure 29: Example process for producing NFC packaging film............................................................................ 102
• Figure 30: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the paper & board/packaging, 2018-2030 (tons).................... 109
• Figure 31: CNF deodorant products.................................................................................................................... 113
• Figure 32: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in hygiene and absorbents 2018-2030 (tons)............................ 114
• Figure 33: Demand for cellulose nanofibers in the textiles sector, 2018-2030 (tons)............................................... 116
• Figure 34: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in biomedical and healthcare, 2018-2030 (tons)........................ 123
• Figure 35: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paint and coatings, 2018-2030 (tons).................................... 131
• Figure 36: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels, 2018-2030 (tons).................................................. 137
• Figure 37: Nanocellulose sponge developed by EMPA for potential applications in oil recovery.............................. 140
• Figure 38: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market, 2018-2030 (tons).............................. 144
• Figure 39: Nanocellulose virus filter paper........................................................................................................... 151
• Figure 40: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market, 2018-2030 (tons).................................. 154
• Figure 41: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the rheology modifiers market, 2018-2030 (tons)................... 158
• Figure 42: Electronic components using NFC as insulating materials.................................................................... 162
• Figure 43:  Cellulose nanofiber films................................................................................................................... 163
• Figure 44: Nanocellulose photoluminescent paper............................................................................................... 163
• Figure 45: LEDs shining on circuitry imprinted on a 5x5cm sheet of CNF.............................................................. 164
• Figure 46: Foldable nanopaper........................................................................................................................... 164
• Figure 47: Foldable nanopaper antenna.............................................................................................................. 165
• Figure 48: Paper memory (ReRAM).................................................................................................................... 165
• Figure 49: 3D printed CNF in Paper Microfluidics devices.................................................................................... 170
• Figure 50: Ashai Kasei CNF production process.................................................................................................. 186
• Figure 51: Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet............................................................................................................. 186
• Figure 52: Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric............................................................. 187
• Figure 53: CNF nonwoven fabric........................................................................................................................ 188
• Figure 54. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper CNF production process.................................................................................. 190
• Figure 55. Daicel Corporation CNF production process........................................................................................ 192
• Figure 56: Trunk lid incorporating CNF................................................................................................................ 193
• Figure 57. Daio Paper CNF production process................................................................................................... 195
• Figure 58. CNF-reinforced PP compounds.......................................................................................................... 195
• Figure 59. Kirekira! toilet wipes........................................................................................................................... 196
• Figure 60. DIC Products CNF production process................................................................................................ 197
• Figure 61. DKS Co. Ltd. CNF production process................................................................................................ 199
• Figure 62: Rheocrysta spray.............................................................................................................................. 199
• Figure 63: CNF based on citrus peel................................................................................................................... 201
• Figure 64: Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE)............................................................... 202
• Figure 65: CNF products from Furukawa Electric................................................................................................. 203
• Figure 66: Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials.................................................................................................................................................................. 205
• Figure 67: CNF gel............................................................................................................................................ 206
• Figure 68: Block nanocellulose material.............................................................................................................. 207
• Figure 69: CNF products developed by Hokuetsu................................................................................................ 207
• Figure 70: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins................................................................................ 209
• Figure 71: 0.3% aqueous dispersion of sulfated esterified CNF and dried transparent film (front side)..................... 210
• Figure 72: CNF slurries...................................................................................................................................... 214
• Figure 73: Hydrophobization facilities for raw pulp............................................................................................... 215
• Figure 74: Mixing facilities for CNF-reinforced plastic........................................................................................... 215
• Figure 75. Nippon Paper CNF production process............................................................................................... 216
• Figure 76: Nippon Paper Industries’ adult diapers................................................................................................ 218
• Figure 77: CNF wet powder............................................................................................................................... 219
• Figure 78: CNF transparent film.......................................................................................................................... 220
• Figure 79: Transparent CNF sheets.................................................................................................................... 220
• Figure 80. Oji Paper CNF production process...................................................................................................... 221
• Figure 81: CNF clear sheets............................................................................................................................... 222
• Figure 82: Fluorene cellulose ® powder.............................................................................................................. 224
• Figure 83: XCNF............................................................................................................................................... 225
• Figure 84: CNF insulation flat plates................................................................................................................... 227
• Figure 85. Seiko PMC CNF production process................................................................................................... 229
• Figure 86: Rubber soles incorporating CNF......................................................................................................... 231
• Figure 87. Sugino Machine CNF production process............................................................................................ 232
• Figure 88: High Pressure Water Jet Process....................................................................................................... 233
• Figure 89: 2 wt.％ CNF suspension.................................................................................................................... 233
• Figure 90. BiNFi-s Dry Powder........................................................................................................................... 234
• Figure 91. BiNFi-s Dry Powder and Propylene (PP) Complex Pellet...................................................................... 234
• Figure 92: Silk nanofiber (right) and cocoon of raw material................................................................................. 235
• Figure 93: Silver / CNF composite dispersions.................................................................................................... 238
• Figure 94: CNF/nanosilver powder..................................................................................................................... 239
• Figure 95: Comparison of weight reduction effect using CNF................................................................................ 240
• Figure 96: CNF resin products............................................................................................................................ 241

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