Cellulose is renewable, biodegradable, non-toxic and the most important and naturally abundant organic biopolymer in the biosphere. It is the structural basis of plant cells produced from highly developed trees to primitive organisms such as seaweeds, flagellates and bacteria. In recent years, the conversion of renewable lignocellulosic biomass and natural biopolymers into commercial products has gained considerable attention. In addition, the gradual depletion of petroleum resources, the lack of space for landfills, concerns over emissions during incineration, and environmental pollution caused due to accumulation of these non-destructible solid wastes has spurred efforts to develop high performance materials which are eco-friendly and sustainable.
“The Global Market for Micro- and Nanocellulose 2024-2034” covers cellulose from the micro- (cellulose fiber) to nanoscale (nanocellulose), including all recent developments made in the area of advanced bio-nanomaterials, chemical functionalization of celluloses from the micro- to nanoscale, and their processing and successful utilization for commercial applications.
Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) is a bio-based material composed of cellulose fibrils that have been separated from a source, typically wood pulp. MFC has a large surface area, thus allowing the formation of more hydrogen bonds within the web, giving natural strength to new materials. When added to the manufacturing process they produce a wide range of enhancements.
Nanocellulose (NC) covers a range of materials that vary based on their source raw material, synthesis methods, and structural features. Three types of NC are commercially available: cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), cellulose nanofibers (CNF), and bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). In addition to being produced in different ways, these three types also vary in their physico-chemical properties, from size to crystallinity. The global nanocellulose (NC) market has accelerated over the last few years as producers in Japan and to a lesser extent North America and Europe bring products to market. The development of these remarkable materials has compelled major paper and pulp producers to gravitate their traditional business towards advanced biorefineries, which have met with initial success and resulted in production capacity increases. Most commercially produced NC is CNF, which is produced on a large scale in Japan.
The report provides in-depth analysis of production methods, key players, products, prices, end use markets including composites, packaging, medicine, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, paints and coatings for micro- and nanocellulose. Also covered are commercialization challenges, SWOT analysis, applications, market outlook, and forecasts in both tonnage and revenues globally.
The report includes:
- Comparative analysis of micro- and nanocellulose types - properties, production, pricing, applications.
- Profiles of over 210 companies active across the micro- and nanocellulose value chain including products, production capacities, manufacturing methods, collaborations, licensing, customers and target markets.. Companies profiled include Anomera, Asahi Kasei, Borregaard Chemcell, Cellucomp, Celluforce, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper, Daicel Corporation, Daio Paper, DKS, Fiberlean, Fuji Pigment Co., Ltd., Innventia AB, KRI, Inc., Melodea, Nippon Paper, Norkse Skog, Oji, Sappi, Smart Reactors, Stora Enso, Suzano, and UPM.
- Granular 10+ year demand forecasts in tons and market value for micro- and nanocellulose globally and by key regional markets.
- Evaluation of adoption for composites, automotive, construction, packaging, textiles, healthcare, filtration, rheology modifiers.
- Assessment of technological readiness, regional supply chains, competitive environment, R&D priorities.
- Insights into IP trends, start-ups, partnerships, opportunities and challenges in commercialization.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Definitions
- 1.2. Cellulose
- 1.3. Feedstocks
- 1.3.1. Wood
- 1.3.2. Plant
- 1.3.3. Tunicate
- 1.3.4. Algae
- 1.3.5. Bacteria
- 1.4. Cellulose fibers
- 1.4.1. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
- 1.4.2. Commercial production of cellulose fibers from plants
- 1.4.2.1. Seed fibers
- 1.4.2.1.1. Cotton
- 1.4.2.1.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.1.2. Kapok
- 1.4.2.1.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.1.3. Luffa
- 1.4.2.2. Bast fibers
- 1.4.2.2.1. Jute
- 1.4.2.2.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.2.2. Hemp
- 1.4.2.2.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.2.3. Flax
- 1.4.2.2.3.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.2.4. Ramie
- 1.4.2.2.4.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.2.5. Kenaf
- 1.4.2.2.5.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.3. Leaf fibers
- 1.4.2.3.1. Sisal
- 1.4.2.3.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.3.2. Abaca
- 1.4.2.3.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.4. Fruit fibers
- 1.4.2.4.1. Coir
- 1.4.2.4.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.4.2. Banana
- 1.4.2.4.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.4.3. Pineapple
- 1.4.2.5. Stalk fibers from agricultural residues
- 1.4.2.5.1. Rice fiber
- 1.4.2.5.2. Corn
- 1.4.2.6. Cane, grasses and reed
- 1.4.2.6.1. Switch grass
- 1.4.2.6.2. Sugarcane (agricultural residues)
- 1.4.2.6.3. Bamboo
- 1.4.2.6.3.1. Production volumes 2018-2034
- 1.4.2.6.4. Fresh grass (green biorefinery)
- 1.4.3. Regenerated cellulose fibers
- 1.4.4. Ionic liquids
- 1.5. "Nano" Cellulose (CNF, CNC, BNC)
- 1.6. Cellulose filaments
2. MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE
- 2.1. Production capacities
- 2.2. Global market demand 2018-2034
- 2.2.1. By market, tons
- 2.2.2. By market, revenues
- 2.3. Market supply chain
- 2.4. SWOT analysis
- 2.5. Products
- 2.6. End use markets
- 2.6.1. Paperboard and packaging
- 2.6.1.1. Market overview
- 2.6.1.2. Global market 2018-2024
- 2.6.1.2.1. Tons
- 2.6.1.2.2. Revenues
- 2.6.1.2.3. By Region
- 2.6.2. Textiles
- 2.6.2.1. Market overview
- 2.6.2.2. Global market 2018-2034
- 2.6.2.2.1. Tons
- 2.6.2.2.2. Revenues
- 2.6.2.2.3. By Region
- 2.6.3. Personal care
- 2.6.3.1. Market overview
- 2.6.3.2. Global market 2018-2034
- 2.6.3.2.1. Tons
- 2.6.3.2.2. Revenues
- 2.6.3.2.3. By Region
- 2.6.4. Paints and coatings
- 2.6.4.1. Market overview
- 2.6.4.2. Global market 2018-2034
- 2.6.4.2.1. Tons
- 2.6.4.2.2. Revenues
- 2.6.4.2.3. By Region
- 2.6.5. Other markets
- 2.7. Company profiles (58 company profiles)
3. CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS
- 3.1. Advantages of cellulose nanofibers
- 3.2. Pre-treatment and Synthesis methods
- 3.2.1. Acid hydrolysis
- 3.2.2. TEMPO oxidation
- 3.2.3. Ammonium persulfate (APS) oxidation
- 3.2.4. Enzymatic Hydrolysis
- 3.2.5. Ball milling
- 3.2.6. Cryocrushing
- 3.2.7. High-shear grinding
- 3.2.8. Ultrasonication
- 3.2.9. High-pressure homogenization
- 3.2.10. Recent methods
- 3.2.10.1. Microwave irradiation
- 3.2.10.2. Enzymatic processing
- 3.2.10.3. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs)
- 3.2.10.4. Pulsed electric field
- 3.2.10.5. Electron beam irradiation
- 3.3. Applications of cellulose nanofibers
- 3.4. SWOT analysis
- 3.5. Commercial Production
- 3.5.1. Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) production capacities 2022, in metric tons by producer
- 3.6. Pricing
- 3.7. Commercial CNF products
- 3.8. End use markets for cellulose nanofibers
- 3.8.1. Composites
- 3.8.1.1. Market overview
- 3.8.1.2. Applications
- 3.8.1.2.1. Automotive composites
- 3.8.1.2.2. Biocomposite films & packaging
- 3.8.1.2.3. Barrier packaging
- 3.8.1.2.4. Thermal insulation composites
- 3.8.1.2.5. Construction composites
- 3.8.1.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.1.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.1.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.1.3.3. By Region
- 3.8.1.4. Product developers
- 3.8.2. Automotive
- 3.8.2.1. Market overview
- 3.8.2.2. Applications
- 3.8.2.2.1. Composites
- 3.8.2.2.2. Air intake components
- 3.8.2.2.3. Tires
- 3.8.2.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.2.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.2.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.2.3.3. By Region
- 3.8.2.4. Product developers
- 3.8.3. Buildings and construction
- 3.8.3.1. Market overview
- 3.8.3.2. Applications
- 3.8.3.2.1. Sandwich composites
- 3.8.3.2.2. Cement additives
- 3.8.3.2.3. Pump primers
- 3.8.3.2.4. Thermal insulation and damping
- 3.8.3.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.3.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.3.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.3.3.3. By region
- 3.8.3.4. Product developers
- 3.8.4. Paper and board packaging
- 3.8.4.1. Market overview
- 3.8.4.2. Applications
- 3.8.4.2.1. Reinforcement and barrier
- 3.8.4.2.2. Biodegradable food packaging foil and films
- 3.8.4.2.3. Paperboard coatings
- 3.8.4.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.4.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.4.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.4.3.3. By region
- 3.8.4.4. Product developers
- 3.8.5. Textiles and apparel
- 3.8.5.1. Market overview
- 3.8.5.2. Applications
- 3.8.5.2.1. CNF deodorizer and odour reducer (antimicrobial) in adult and child diapers
- 3.8.5.2.2. Footwear
- 3.8.5.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.5.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.5.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.5.3.3. By region
- 3.8.5.4. Product developer profiles
- 3.8.6. Biomedicine and healthcare
- 3.8.6.1. Market overview
- 3.8.6.2. Applications
- 3.8.6.2.1. Wound dressings
- 3.8.6.2.2. Drug delivery stabilizers
- 3.8.6.2.3. Tissue engineering scaffolds
- 3.8.6.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.6.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.6.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.6.3.3. By region
- 3.8.6.4. Product developers
- 3.8.7. Hygiene and sanitary products
- 3.8.7.1. Market overview
- 3.8.7.2. Applications
- 3.8.7.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.7.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.7.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.7.3.3. By region
- 3.8.7.4. Product developers
- 3.8.8. Paints and coatings
- 3.8.8.1. Market overview
- 3.8.8.2. Applications
- 3.8.8.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.8.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.8.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.8.3.3. By region
- 3.8.8.4. Product developers
- 3.8.9. Aerogels
- 3.8.9.1. Market overview
- 3.8.9.2. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.9.2.1. Tons
- 3.8.9.2.2. Revenues
- 3.8.9.2.3. By region
- 3.8.9.3. Product developers
- 3.8.10. Oil and gas
- 3.8.10.1. Market overview
- 3.8.10.2. Applications
- 3.8.10.2.1. Oil recovery applications (fracturing fluid)
- 3.8.10.2.2. CNF Membranes for separation
- 3.8.10.2.3. Oil and gas fluids additives
- 3.8.10.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.10.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.10.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.10.3.3. By region
- 3.8.10.4. Product developers
- 3.8.11. Filtration
- 3.8.11.1. Market overview
- 3.8.11.2. Applications
- 3.8.11.2.1. Membranes for selective absorption
- 3.8.11.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.11.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.11.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.11.3.3. By region
- 3.8.11.4. Product developers
- 3.8.12. Rheology modifiers
- 3.8.12.1. Market overview
- 3.8.12.2. Applications
- 3.8.12.2.1. Food additives
- 3.8.12.2.2. Pickering stabilizers
- 3.8.12.2.3. Hydrogels
- 3.8.12.2.4. Cosmetics and skincare
- 3.8.12.3. Global market 2018-2034
- 3.8.12.3.1. Tons
- 3.8.12.3.2. Revenues
- 3.8.12.3.3. By region
- 3.8.12.4. Product developers
- 3.8.13. Other markets
- 3.8.13.1. Printed, stretchable and flexible electronics
- 3.8.13.1.1. Market assessment
- 3.8.13.1.2. Product developers
- 3.8.13.2. 3D printing
- 3.8.13.2.1. Market assessment
- 3.8.13.2.2. Product developers
- 3.8.13.3. Aerospace
- 3.8.13.3.1. Market assessment
- 3.8.13.3.2. Product developers
- 3.8.13.4. Batteries
- 3.8.13.4.1. Market assessment
- 3.9. Cellulose nanofiber company profiles (114 company profiles)
4. CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Synthesis
- 4.3. Properties
- 4.4. Production
- 4.5. Pricing
- 4.6. SWOT analysis
- 4.7. Markets and applications
- 4.7.1. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) production capacities 2022
- 4.7.2. Markets and applications
- 4.7.3. Global demand for cellulose nanocrystals by market
- 4.8. Cellulose nanocrystal company profiles (21 company profiles)
5. BACTERIAL NANOCELLULOSE (BNC)
- 5.1. Overview
- 5.2. Production
- 5.3. Pricing
- 5.4. SWOT analysis
- 5.5. Applications
- 5.6. Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) company profiles (20 company profiles)
6. RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
- 6.1. Report scope
- 6.2. Research methodology
7. REFERENCES