Biobased composites (Biocomposites) are generally referred to as composites with either reinforcement or matrix derived from natural sources, or encompassing both (full biocomposites). Biocomposites are produced from naturally-renewable and abundant precursor feedstocks, and possess properties equivalent, on a weight basis, to their synthetic counterparts.Issues with recycling and the underlying environmental concerns regarding synthetic based composites is driving growing interest in biocomposites.
The most commonly used types of biocomposites are Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC) and Natural Fibre Composites (NFC). Natural and wood fibers are combined with petrochemical or bio-based polymers to achieve enhanced mechanical and lightweight properties. Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers are also increasingly being developed from bio-based chemicals and natural materials such as mycelium and alginate.
Report includes:
- In-depth analysis of the global biocomposites market.
- Global biocomposites market trends and drivers.
- Market demand for biocomposites, by end user market, forecast to 2033.
- Market segmentation and applications analysis. Markets covered include:
- sports & leisure equipment.
- Advantages of biocomposites over synthetic composites.
- Profiles of 181 companies in biocomposites. Companies profiled include Cruz Foam, Ecovative Design LLC, Bcomp Ltd., Ecovative, INCA Renewtech,, Lingrove, Inc., MOGU S.r.l., Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., Norwegian Mycelium AS (NoMy), OrganoClick, Plafco Fibertech and Seevix Material Sciences Ltd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1.1. Synthetic and bio-based composites
- 1.2. Wood and natural fiber biocomposites
- 1.3. Market trends and drivers
- 1.4. Markets and applications for biocomposites
- 1.5. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics
- 1.6. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 1.7. Challenges for biocomposites
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. BIOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS
- 3.1. Natural Fibers
- 3.1.1. Plant
- 3.1.2. Animal
- 3.1.3. Mineral
- 3.2. Matrices
- 3.2.1. Thermoplastic polymers
- 3.2.2. Thermosetting polymers
4. BIO-BASED POLYMERS AND RESINS
- 4.1. Polyamides (Bio-PA)
- 4.1.1. Market analysis
- 4.1.2. Polyamide biocomposites
- 4.1.3. Producers and production capacities
- 4.2. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)- Aliphatic aromatic copolyesters
- 4.2.1. Market analysis
- 4.2.2. PBAT biocomposites
- 4.2.3. Producers and production capacities
- 4.3. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers
- 4.3.1. Market analysis
- 4.3.2. Poly(Butylene Succinate) biocomposites
- 4.3.3. Producers and production capacities
- 4.4. Polyethylene (Bio-PE)
- 4.4.1. Market analysis
- 4.4.2. Bio-Polyethylene biocomposites
- 4.4.3. Producers and production capacities
- 4.5. Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
- 4.5.1. Market analysis
- 4.5.2. Bio-Polypropylene biocomposites
- 4.5.3. Producers and production capacities
- 4.6. Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
- 4.6.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.2. Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposites
- 4.6.3. Producers and production capacities, current and planned
- 4.6.3.1. Lactic acid producers and production capacities
- 4.6.3.2. PLA producers and production capacities
- 4.7. Lignin
- 4.7.1. Lignin structure
- 4.7.2. Types of lignin
- 4.7.2.1. Sulfur containing lignin
- 4.7.2.2. Sulfur-free lignin from biorefinery process
- 4.7.3. Properties
- 4.7.4. Phenol and phenolic resins
- 4.7.5. Lignin composites
- 4.7.6. Automotive composites
- 4.8. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
- 4.8.1. Market analysis
- 4.8.2. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) biocomposites
- 4.8.3. Producers
- 4.9. Cellulose nanocrystals
- 4.9.1. Market analysis
- 4.9.2. Cellulose nanocrystals biocomposites
- 4.9.3. Producers
- 4.10. Cellulose nanofibers
- 4.10.1. Market analysis
- 4.10.2. Cellulose nanofibers biocomposites
- 4.10.2.1. Construction composites
- 4.10.2.2. Automotive composites
- 4.10.2.3. Aerospace composites
- 4.10.3. Producers
- 4.11. Bacterial Nanocellulose, Biocellulose (BNC)
- 4.11.1. Properties
- 4.11.2. BNC biocomposites
- 4.12. Starch
- 4.12.1. Thermoplastic starch (TPS) biocomposites
- 4.12.2. Producers
- 4.13. Mycelium
- 4.13.1. Mycelium biocomposites
- 4.14. Chitosan
- 4.14.1. Chitosan biocomposites
- 4.15. Alginate
- 4.15.1. Alginate biocomposites
- 4.16. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- 4.16.1. Technology description
- 4.16.2. Types
- 4.16.2.1. PHB
- 4.16.2.2. PHBV
- 4.16.3. Synthesis and production processes
- 4.16.4. Market analysis
- 4.16.5. Commercially available PHAs
- 4.16.6. Producers and production capacities
- 4.16.7. PHA biocomposites
5. NATURAL FIBER BIOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS
- 5.1. Manufacturing method, matrix materials and applications of natural fibers
- 5.2. Advantages of natural fibers
- 5.3. Chemical Treatment of Natural Fibers
- 5.4. Plants (cellulose, lignocellulose)
- 5.4.1. Seed fibers
- 5.4.1.1. Luffa
- 5.4.1.2. Banana
- 5.4.1.3. Bast fibers
- 5.4.1.4. Hemp
- 5.4.1.5. Flax
- 5.4.1.6. Kenaf
- 5.4.2. Leaf fibers
- 5.4.2.1. Sisal
- 5.4.2.2. Abaca
- 5.4.3. Fruit fibers
- 5.4.3.1. Coir
- 5.4.3.2. Pineapple
- 5.4.4. Stalk fibers from agricultural residues
- 5.4.4.1. Rice fiber
- 5.4.4.2. Corn
- 5.4.5. Cane, grasses and reed
- 5.4.5.1. Switch grass
- 5.4.5.2. Sugarcane (agricultural residues)
- 5.4.5.3. Bamboo
- 5.4.5.4. Fresh grass (green biorefinery)
6. BIOCOMPOSITE MARKETS
- 6.1. Natural Fiber Composites
- 6.1.1. Applications
- 6.1.2. Natural fiber injection moulding compounds
- 6.1.2.1. Properties
- 6.1.2.2. Applications
- 6.1.3. Non-woven natural fiber mat composites
- 6.1.3.1. Automotive
- 6.1.3.2. Applications
- 6.1.4. Aligned natural fiber-reinforced composites
- 6.1.5. Natural fiber biobased polymer compounds
- 6.1.6. Natural fiber biobased polymer non-woven mats
- 6.1.6.1. Flax
- 6.1.6.2. Kenaf
- 6.1.7. Natural fiber thermoset bioresin composites
- 6.2. Packaging
- 6.2.1. Flexible packaging
- 6.2.1.1. Market overview
- 6.2.1.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 6.2.2. Rigid packaging
- 6.2.2.1. Market overview
- 6.2.2.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 6.3. Automotive
- 6.3.1. Market overview
- 6.3.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 6.4. Building & construction
- 6.4.1. Market overview
- 6.4.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 6.5. Electronics
- 6.5.1. Market overview
- 6.5.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 6.6. Aerospace
- 6.6.1. Market overview
- 6.6.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 6.7. Sports and leisure equipment
- 6.7.1. Market overview
- 6.7.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 6.8. Biomedicine
7. COMPANY PROFILES(181 company profiles)
8. REFERENCES