Biodegradable Polymers: Global Markets and Technologies

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Market Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Intended Audience
Methodology and Information Sources
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
BCC Custom Research
Related BCC Research Reports

Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights

Chapter 3 Terminology

Background
Environmental Issues
Bio-based
Degradable and Biodegradable
Compostable vs. Biodegradable

Chapter 4 Background/Historical

Overview
The Biopolymer/Synthetic Polymer Gap
Niche Market
A New Emphasis
Environmental Problems Persist
Integration of Biodegradable Plastics with Disposal Infrastructure
Early Starch-Based Materials
Continued R&D
Early Entrants
The Importance of Loose Fill
Other Factors
Biopolymers, Conventional Plastics and Plastics
Natural or Synthetic
The Move to Renewable Sources
Extending the Recycling Loop
Processing
Properties
Defining Biodegradable Polymers
Public Attitudes
Environmental Issues
Composting

Chapter 5 Definitions and Standards

Overview
Confusion Regarding Definitions of Biodegradable
Technical Aspects

• Background
• The Term “Bio-Based” is Often Confusing to Consumers

Nonuniform Degradable Tests

• Overview
• Oxo-Bio Standards
• Hydro-Bio Standards
• AS D-6400
• Conclusions
• Summary of Standards

Chapter 6 Technical Aspects of the Degradability of Resins

Polyolefins
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Other Thermoplastics and Thermosets
Modes of Degradation of Selected Biodegradable Polymers
Effect of Polymer Structure on Biodegradation

• Background
• Morphology

Effects of Environmental/Exposure Conditions on Biodegradation

• Background
• Early Regulations
• Significance of Moisture, Temperature and/or Oxygen
• Role of Microorganisms
• Presence of Methane
• Increasing Decomposition in Landfills
• Function of Compost Operations
• Other Factors
• Conclusions

More Details on the Concept of Composting

• Overview
• Background
• Key Properties for Compostable Plastics
• Materials that Meet Specifications
• Compost Stream and Infrastructure
• Compostable Plastics
• Biodegradability and Compostability
• Restrictions on Compostable Claims
• Standards and Specifications
• What are the Challenges of Using Compostable Plastics?
• U.S. Activities
• European Activities
• Japanese Activities
• Mutual Interests of the Green Plastics Industry and Composting
• PLA Problems in Composting Facilities
• An Interesting/Baffling Set of Definitions
• A Recent Development
• Third-Party Certification Program

Chapter 7 Patents Related to Biodegradable Polymers

Chapter 8 Market Overview

Overview
Effect of COVID-19 on the Biodegradable Polymers Market
Market Dynamics

• Drivers
• Restraints
• Opportunities

Chapter 9 Market Breakdown by Chemical Type

Overview
Background
Market Size Estimation and Forecast
Polylactic Acid (PLA)

• The Process
• Background
• Technology Overview
• Grades
• Properties
• Producers
• Modifications
• Issues with PLA
• Use of Blends
• Applications
• Biodegradability
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)

• Background
• Chemistry
• Technology Details
• Applications
• Process
• Properties
• Biodegradability
• Compostability
• Recycling
• Certification and Testing
• Review of Recent Advances in the Biodegradability of PHA Bioplastics and Their Composites
• Other Important Biodegradable Polyesters

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH)

• Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Materials
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast
• Starch-Based Biodegradable Polymers
• Agro-Polymers
• Sustainable/Biodegradable Corn Starch Products
• Mixtures of Starch and Biodegradable Polymers
• Application of Thermoplastic Starch Polymers
• Environmental Issues

Starch-Filled Polymer Composites

• Market Size Estimation and Forecast
• Other Types of Biodegradable Polymers

Chapter 10 Market Breakdown by Application

Overview
Market Size Estimation and Forecast
Packaging

• Background
• Choice of Resin is the First Step in Sustainable Packaging
• Issues
• Targeted Applications
• Sheet Extrusion Applications
• Clear Rigid Packaging
• Stretch Blow Molding Packaging
• Food Packaging
• Thermoformed Packaging
• Cups and Utensils
• New Bottle Development in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging
• Foam Packaging
• Loose-Fill Packaging
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Fibers/Fabrics

• Overview
• Nonwovens
• Biodegradable Drug-Loaded Fibers
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Agriculture

• Overview
• Positive Aspects Cited by Proponents of Biodegradable Film Usage in Agriculture
• A Recent Update on Biodegradable Mulches for Agricultural Applications
• Production of Biodegradable Plastic Mulches
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Medical

• Overview
• Background
• Properties Required
• Breadth of Applications
• Criteria for Polymer Selection
• Orthopedic Fixation Devices
• Details on the Types of Biodegradable Polymers Used in Medical Field
• Packaging and Sterilization Implications
• Degradation of Medical Plastics
• Commercial Biodegradable Medical Devices
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Food Service

• Overview
• Examples of Biodegradable Commercial Products for Paper Coating Applications
• Biodegradable Polymer Coated Paper and Paperboard
• Paper Cups
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Electrical and Electronics

• Overview
• Current Status of Electronics Applications
• Biodegradable Electronics Research
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Automotive

• Overview
• Current Status of Auto Applications
• Biomaterials in the Automotive Industry
• Challenges and New Developments
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Others

• Overview
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Chapter 11 Market Breakdown by Region

Overview
Europe

• Market Overview
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

North America

• Market Overview
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Asia-Pacific

• Market Overview
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

South America

• Market Overview
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Middle East and Africa

• Market Overview
• Market Size Estimation and Forecast

Chapter 12 Competitive Landscape

Industry Structure and Overview
Key Drivers of the Global Biodegradable Polymers Market
Global Biodegradable Polymer Producers
PLA Production Capacity
PHA Production Capacity
Recent Developments in the Market for Biodegradable Polymers

Chapter 13 Company Profiles

BASF
BEWISYNBRA GROUP
BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMGH & CO. KG (BIOTEC)
BIOME BIOPLASTICS LTD.
BIOMER
CEREPLAST
DANIMER SCIENTIFIC
FKUR KUNSTSTOFF GMBH
FUTERRO
GALACTIC SA
HUHTAMAKI GROUP
MITSUI CHEMICALS
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORP.
NATUREWORKS LLC
NOVAMONT S.P.A.
PLANTIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
PSM NORTH AMERICA
RODENBURG BIOPOLYMERS B.V.
TEIJIN LTD.
TIANAN BIOLOGIC MATERIAL CO. LTD.
TIANJIN GREENBIO MATERIALS CO. LTD.
TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
TOTAL CORBION PLA BV
TOYOBO CO. LTD.
ZHEJIANG HISUN BIOMATERIALS CO. LTD.

Chapter 14 Appendix: Acronyms

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2026
Table 1 : Key AS Standards Related to Biodegradable Polymers
Table 2 : AS Tests and Specifications, by Type of Environment
Table 3 : Time Lag for Visual Change During Degradation for Selected Materials
Table 4 : Time Lag for Visual Change During Degradation for Selected Materials
Table 5 : Estimated Composting Time
Table 6 : Degradation Time for Packaging Materials
Table 7 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, Through 2026
Table 8 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, Through 2026
Table 9 : Global Market Volume of PLA Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2026
Table 10 : Global Market for PLA Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2026
Table 11 : Global Market Volume of PHA Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2026
Table 12 : Global Market for PHA Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2026
Table 13 : Types of Products Made with Master-Bi
Table 14 : Global Market Volume of Starch-Based Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2026
Table 15 : Global Market for Starch-Based Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2026
Table 16 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2026
Table 17 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2026
Table 18 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers in Packaging Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 19 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers in Fibers/Fabrics Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 20 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers in Agricultural Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 21 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers in Medical Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 22 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers in Food Services Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 23 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers in Electrical and Electronics Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 24 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers in Automotive Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 25 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers in Other Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 26 : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2026
Table 27 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2026
Table 28 : European Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 29 : European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 30 : European Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, Through 2026
Table 31 : European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, Through 2026
Table 32 : European Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2026
Table 33 : European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2026
Table 34 : North American Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 35 : North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 36 : North American Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, Through 2026
Table 37 : North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, Through 2026
Table 38 : North American Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2026
Table 39 : North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2026
Table 40 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 41 : Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 42 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, Through 2026
Table 43 : Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, Through 2026
Table 44 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2026
Table 45 : Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Applications, Through 2026
Table 46 : South American Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 47 : South American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 48 : Middle Eastern and African Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 49 : Middle Eastern and African Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2026
Table 50 : Key Global Biodegradable Polymers Manufacturers
Table 51 : Key Global Polylactic Acid Manufacturers
Table 52 : Key Global Polyester Biodegradable Polymers Manufacturers
Table 53 : Key Global Starch-Based Biodegradable Polymers Manufacturers
Table 54 : PLA Production Capacity of Major Manufacturers
Table 55 : PHA Manufacturers by Major Companies
Table 56 : Recent Developments in the Biodegradable Polymers Market
Table 57 : BASF: Products
Table 58 : BASF: Company Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 59 : BASF: Recent Developments, 2019-2021
Table 60 : BEWiSynbra Group: Products
Table 61 : Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. KG (BIOTEC): Products
Table 62 : Biome Bioplastics Ltd.: Products
Table 63 : Biome Bioplastics Ltd.: Recent Developments, 2018 and 2019
Table 64 : Biomer: Products
Table 65 : Cereplast: Products
Table 66 : Danimer Scientific: Products
Table 67 : Danimer Scientific: Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 68 : Danimer Scientific: Recent Developments, 2019-2021
Table 69 : FKuR Kunststoff GmbH: Products
Table 70 : FKuR Kunststoff GmbH: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 71 : Futerro: Products
Table 72 : Futerro: Recent Developments, 2020
Table 73 : Galactic SA: Products
Table 74 : Huhtamaki Group: Products
Table 75 : Huhtamaki Group: Company Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 76 : Huhtamaki Group: Recent Developments, 2019
Table 77 : Mitsui Chemicals: Products
Table 78 : Mitsui Chemicals: Company Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 79 : Mitsui Chemicals: Recent Developments, 2019
Table 80 : Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.: Products
Table 81 : Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.: Company Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 82 : Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.: Recent Developments, 2019
Table 83 : NatureWorks: Products
Table 84 : NatureWorks: Recent Developments, 2019 and 2020
Table 85 : Novamont S.p.A.: Products
Table 86 : Novamont S.p.A: Recent Developments, 2020
Table 87 : Plantic Technologies Ltd.: Products
Table 88 : Plantic Technologies Ltd.: Recent Developments, 2019
Table 89 : PSM North America: Products
Table 90 : Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V.: Products
Table 91 : Teijin Ltd.: Products
Table 92 : Teijin Ltd.: Company Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 93 : Teijin Ltd.: Recent Developments, 2018
Table 94 : Tianan Biologic Material Co. Ltd.: Products
Table 95 : Tianjin Guoyun Bio-Materials Co. Ltd.: Products
Table 96 : Toray Industries Inc.: Products
Table 97 : Toray Industries Inc.: Company Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 98 : Toray Industries Inc.: Recent Developments, 2020
Table 99 : Total Corbion: Products
Table 100 : Total Corbion: Company Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 101 : Total Corbion: Recent Developments, 2020
Table 102 : Toyobo Co. Ltd.: Products
Table 103 : Toyobo Co. Ltd.: Company Financials, 2019 and 2020
Table 104 : Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co. Ltd.: Products

List of Figures

Summary Figure : Global Market Volume of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, 2020-2026
Figure 1 : Categories of Biodegradable Polymers
Figure 2 : Biomass Segment Types
Figure 3 : Global Market Volume Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemical Type, 2020
Figure 4 : Global Market for PLA Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 5 : Global Market for PHA Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 6 : Global Market for Starch-Based Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 7 : Global Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, 2020
Figure 8 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers in Packaging Applications, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 9 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers in Fibers/Fabrics Applications, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 10 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers in Agricultural Applications, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 11 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers in Medical Applications, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 12 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers in Food Services Applications, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 13 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers in Electrical and Electronics Applications, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 14 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers in Automotive Applications, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 15 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers in Other Applications, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 16 : Global Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, 2020
Figure 17 : BASF: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 18 : BASF: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 19 : Danimer Scientific: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 20 : Danimer Scientific: Revenue Share, by Geography, 2020
Figure 21 : Huhtamaki Group: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 22 : Mitsui Chemicals: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 23 : Mitsui Chemicals: Revenue Share, by Region/Country, 2020
Figure 24 : Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 25 : Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 26 : Teijin Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 27 : Toray Industries Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 28 : Toray Industries Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 29 : Total Corbion: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 30 : Total Corbion: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 31 : Toybo Co. Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020

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