Polylactic Acid

Published: Apr, 2015 | Pages: 300 | Publisher: RESEARCH IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES
Industry: Biotechnology | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

This market insight report on Polylactic Acid provides market analytics by Form, and by Application. The market is divided by Form into Films & Sheets, Coatings, Fibers and Other; and by Application into Food, Textile, Medical, and Other. Information regarding latest products and technologies also find a mention in the report. Projections and estimates are also illustrated by geographic regions encompassing North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW) with 122 exclusive graphically represented exhibits.

 Table of Content

1. SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
2. REPORT SYNOPSIS
2.1 Introduction
Biodegradable Polymers
Classes of Polymers
Biodegradability in Hetero Atom Containing Polymers
Applications of Biopolymers
Properties of Biopolymers
2.2 Classification of Biopolymers based on their Synthesis
Exhibit 1. A Brief Classification of Biodegradable Polymers
Bioplastics
Uses of Bioplastics
Polylactic Acid (PLA) – A Next Generation Bioplastic
Lactic Acid
2.3 Segmentation of Global Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 2. Segmentation of Global Polylactic Acid Market by Application and by Form
Applications
Food
Textile
Medical
Form
Films & Sheets
Coating
Fibers
2.4 Polylactic Acid - Global Market Analysis
By Volume
Exhibit 3. Polylactic Acid - Global Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons
By Value
Exhibit 4. Polylactic Acid - Global Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million
Exhibit 5. List of Major Global Polylactic Acid Companies
3. MARKET DYNAMICS
3.1Global Polylactic Acid Market – An Overview
Current Status
Bioplastics
Polylactic Acid
Environmental Concerns
1. Biodegradability
2. Regulations
ASTM D6400 (United States)
EN 13432 (Europe)
EN 14995 (Europe)
JBPA Certification (Japan)
Safety Issues
Economic Assumptions
Polylactic Acid Cost Estimates
Raw Material Costs
Equipment Costs
Manufacturing Costs
Utility Costs
Manufacturing/ Processing Technologies
NatureWorks LLC (US) – Uses different processing technologies for different applications
Futerro (Belgium) - Two Step Process, that requires no solvents
Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co. Ltd. (China) – Optimization of injection molding process
Teijin Ltd. (Japan) - Heat Resistant Polylactic Fiber
Emerging Applications – Environment
Patent Trends
3.2 Global Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 6. Polylactic Acid – Global Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
Exhibit 7. Polylactic Acid - Global Value Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for, Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
Exhibit 8. Polylactic Acid - Global Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
Exhibit 9. Polylactic Acid - Global Volume Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
3.3 North American Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 10. Polylactic Acid –North American Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States and Canada in Metric Tons
Exhibit 11. Polylactic Acid –North American Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States and Canada in US$ Million
3.3 (I) United States Polylactic Acid Market
3.3 (II) Canadian Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 12. List of Major North American Polylactic Acid Companies
Agricultural Raw Materials for Polylactic Acid Production
Acreage
Exhibit 13. Agricultural Raw Materials in the United States - Acreage (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava in Hectares
Price
Exhibit 14. Agricultural Raw Materials in the United States - Price (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava
Import/Export
Exhibit 15. Agricultural Raw Materials in the United States – Import/Export Statistics (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava
Demand
Exhibit 16. Bioplastics/Polylactic Acid – United States Projected Demand Analysis (2005 & 2012) in US$ Million & Metric Tons
Company Statistics
Exhibit 17. Projected Capacities of Polylactic Acid for the United States in Metric Tons
Exhibit 18. List of Major Companies in the United States
Exhibit 19. Polylactic Acid - Prices (2009) by Company in US$
Exhibit 20. Polylactic Acid – Production Capacities (2009) by Company in Metric Tons
Exhibit 21. Polylactic Acid – Product Brands Available in the Market
3.4 European Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 22. Polylactic Acid –European Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 23. Polylactic Acid – European Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 24. Polylactic Acid – European Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons
3.4 (I) German Polylactic Acid Market
3.4 (II) UK Polylactic Acid Market
3.4 (III) Dutch Polylactic Acid Market
3.4 (IV) Belgian Polylactic Acid Market
3.4 (V) French Polylactic Acid Market
3.4 (VI) Russian Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 25. List of Major European Polylactic Acid Companies
Agricultural Raw Materials for Polylactic Acid Production
Acreage
Exhibit 26. Agricultural Raw Materials in Europe - Acreage (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava in Hectares
Price
Exhibit 27. Agricultural Raw Materials in Europe - Price (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava
Import/Export
Exhibit 28. Agricultural Raw Materials in Europe – Import/Export Statistics (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava
Demand
Exhibit 29. Bioplastics/Polylactic Acid – European Projected Demand Analysis (2005 & 2012) in US$ Million & Metric Tons
Company Statistics
Exhibit 30. Projected Capacities of Polylactic Acid for Europe in Metric Tons
Exhibit 31. List of Major Companies in Europe
Exhibit 32. Polylactic Acid - Prices (2009) by Company in Euro (€)
Exhibit 33. Polylactic Acid – Production Capacities (2009) by Company in Metric Tons
Exhibit 34. Polylactic Acid – Product Brands Available in the Market
3.5 Asia-Pacific Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 35. Polylactic Acid – Asia-Pacific Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for China, South Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific
Exhibit 36. Polylactic Acid – Asia – Pacific Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for China, South Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific
Exhibit 37. Polylactic Acid – Asia-Pacific Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons
3.5 (I) Chinese Polylactic Acid Market
3.5 (II) South Korean Polylactic Acid Market
3.5 (III) Australian Polylactic Acid Market
3.5 (IV) Indian Polylactic Acid Market
3.5 (V) Japanese Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 38. List of Major Asia-Pacific Polylactic Acid Companies
Agricultural Raw Materials for Polylactic Acid Production
Acreage
Exhibit 39. Agricultural Raw Materials in Asia-Pacific- Acreage (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava in Hectares
Price
Exhibit 40. Agricultural Raw Materials in Asia-Pacific - Price (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava
Import/Export
Exhibit 41. Agricultural Raw Materials in Asia-Pacific – Import/Export Statistics (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava
Demand
Exhibit 42. Bioplastics/Polylactic Acid – Asia - Pacific Projected Demand Analysis (2005 & 2012) in US$ Million & Metric Tons
Company Statistics
Exhibit 43. Projected Capacities of Polylactic Acid for Asia-Pacific in Metric Tons
Exhibit 44. List of Major Companies in Asia-Pacific
Exhibit 45. Polylactic Acid - Prices (2009) by Company in US$
Exhibit 46. Polylactic Acid – Production Capacities (2009) by Company in Metric Tons
Exhibit 47. Polylactic Acid – Product Brands Available in the Market
3.6 Rest of World Polylactic Acid Market
Exhibit 48. Polylactic Acid – Rest of World Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020)by Country for Israel, South Africa, Brazil and Other Countries in Metric Tons
Exhibit 49. Polylactic Acid – Rest of World Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for Israel, South Africa, Brazil and Other Countries in US$ Million
3.6 (I) Israeli Polylactic Acid Market
3.6 (II) South African Polylactic Acid Market
3.6 (III) Brazilian Polylactic Acid Market
Agricultural Raw Materials for Polylactic Acid Production
Acreage
Exhibit 50. Agricultural Raw Materials in Rest of World - Acreage (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava in Hectares
Price
Exhibit 51. Agricultural Raw Materials in Rest of World - Price (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava
Import/Export
Exhibit 52. Agricultural Raw Materials in Rest of World – Import/Export Statistics (2005 – 2010) for Corn, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato and Tapioca/Cassava
Demand
Exhibit 53. Bioplastics/Polylactic Acid – Rest of World Projected Demand Analysis (2005 & 2012) in US$ Million & Metric Tons
Company Statistics
Exhibit 54. Projected Capacities of Polylactic Acid for Rest of World in Metric Tons
Exhibit 55. List of Major Companies in Rest of World
Exhibit 56. Polylactic Acid - Prices (2009) by Company in US$
Exhibit 57. Polylactic Acid – Production Capacities (2009) by Company in Metric Tons
Exhibit 58. Polylactic Acid – Product Brands Available in the Market
Emerging Markets
Brazil
Canada
South Africa
Israel
Other
3.7 Major Global Companies in Polylactic Acid Market
BASF
BioCor LLC
Futerro
NatureWorks LLC
Plastic Suppliers, Inc.
Purac
Sulzer Chemtech AG
Teijin Ltd.
The Dow Chemical Co.
Uhde Inventa-Fischer GmbH
Wei Mon Industry Co., Ltd.
More….
3.8 Major Activities in Polylactic Acid Market
NatureWorks Appoints U.S. Pacific Nonwovens as Exclusive Agent for Ingeo™ spun-melt in the Asia Pacific Region
First PLA Recycling Company Established
BioCor Enters Post Consumer PLA Scrap Business
NatureWorks to Offer Lactide Intermediate
Single-step Polylactic Acid Manufacturing Procedure developed to produce Polymers
Advanced High Heat Injection Molding for Ingeo™ Bioresin of NatureWorks
MasterCard Compatible IC Credit Card Utilizing Plastic Derived from Bio-based Polymer Developed Jointly by Dai Nippon, Mitsubishi and Sony
Raydiance Improves Bio-absorbable Materials processing
Teijin Terminates Joint-Venture Contract and Returns 50% Ownership of NatureWorks to Cargill
NatureWorks Announces Commercial Availability of Ingeo™ Meltblown Nonwovens
Avantium and NatureWorks in Development Collaboration for Bio-based Polymers
Unitika develops Equally Tough Biomass Plastic as ABS
Cargill Launches Green Plastic in Brazil
More…
3.9 Polylactic Acid - Analysis by Application
Exhibit 59. Polylactic Acid by Application –Global Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons for Food (Packaging), Textile, Medical and Other
Exhibit 60. Polylactic Acid by Application - Global Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Food (Packaging), Textile, Medical and Other
Exhibit 61. Polylactic Acid by Application – Global Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Food (Packaging), Textile, Medical & Other
Exhibit 62. Polylactic Acid by Application - Global Market Shares by Application (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Food (Packaging), Textile, Medical and Other
3.9.1 Food
3.9.1.1 Global Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
Exhibit 63. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications- Global Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 64. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications - Global Volume Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 65. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications- Global Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 66. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications – Global Value Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
3.9.1.2 North American Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
Exhibit 67. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications –North American Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States and Canada in US$ Million
Exhibit 68. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications –North American Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-
2015) by Country for United States and Canada in Metric Tons
3.9.1.2 (I) United States Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.2 (II) Canadian Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.3 European Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
Exhibit 69. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications – European Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Germany, UK Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 70. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications – European Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Germany, UK Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 71. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications- European Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million
3.9.1.3 (I) German Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.3 (II) UK Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.3 (III) Dutch Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.3 (IV) Belgian Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.3 (V) French Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.3 (VI) Russian Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.4 Asia-Pacific Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
Exhibit 72. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications- Asia-Pacific Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for China, South-Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific(RoAP)
Exhibit 73. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications – Asia-Pacific Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for China, South-Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific(RoAP)
Exhibit 74. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications- Asia-Pacific Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million
3.9.1.4 (I) Chinese Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.4 (II) South Korean Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.4 (III) Australian Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.4 (IV) Indian Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.4 (V) Japanese Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.5 Rest of World Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
Exhibit 75. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications – Rest of World Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for Israel, South Africa, Brazil and Other Countries in Metric Tons
Exhibit 76. Polylactic Acid in Food Applications – Rest of World Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for Israel, South Africa, Brazil and Other Countries in US$ Million
3.9.1.5 (I) Israeli Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.5 (II) South African Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.1.5 (III) Brazilian Market for Polylactic Acid in Food Applications
3.9.2 Textiles
3.9.2.1 Global Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
Exhibit 77. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications- Global Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 78. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications – Global Value Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 79. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications- Global Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 80. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications - Global Volume Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
3.9.2.2 North American Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
Exhibit 81. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications –North American Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States and Canada in US$ Million
Exhibit 82. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications –North American Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States and Canada in Metric Tons
3.9.2.2 (I) United States Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.2 (II) Canadian Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.3 European Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
Exhibit 83. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications- European Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Germany, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 84. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications – European Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Germany, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 85. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications- European Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons
3.9.2.3 (I) German Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.3 (II) UK Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.3 (III) Dutch Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.3 (IV) Belgian Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.3 (V) French Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.3 (VI) Russian Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.4 Asia-Pacific Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
Exhibit 86. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications - Asia-Pacific Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for China, South-Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific(RoAP)
Exhibit 87. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications – Asia-Pacific Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for
China, South-Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific(RoAP)
Exhibit 88. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications- Asia-Pacific Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons
3.9.2.4 (I) Chinese Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.4 (II) South Korean Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.4 (III) Australian Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.4 (IV) Indian Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.4 (V) Japanese Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.5 Rest of World Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
Exhibit 89. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications – Rest of World Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for Israel, South African, Brazil and Other Countries in Metric Tons
Exhibit 90. Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications – Rest of World Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million
3.9.2.5 (I) Israeli Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.5 (II) South African Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.2.5 (III) Brazilian Market for Polylactic Acid in Textile Applications
3.9.3 Medical
3.9.3.1 Global Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
Exhibit 91. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications- Global Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 92. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications - Global Volume Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 93. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications- Global Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 94. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications – Global Value Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
3.9.3.2 North American Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
Exhibit 95. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications –North American Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States and Canada in US$ Million
Exhibit 96. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications –North American Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States and Canada in in Metric Tons
3.9.3.2 (I) United States Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.2 (II) Canadian Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.3 European Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
Exhibit 97. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications - European Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Germany, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 98. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications – European Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for
Germany, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 99. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications- European Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million
3.9.3.3 (I) German Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.3 (II) UK Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.3 (III) Dutch Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.3 (IV) Belgian Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.3 (V) French Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.3 (VI) Russian Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
Exhibit 100. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications - Asia-Pacific Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for China, South-Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific(RoAP)
Exhibit 101. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications – Asia-Pacific Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for China, South-Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific(RoAP)
Exhibit 102. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications- Asia-Pacific Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million
3.9.3.4 (I) Chinese Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.4 (II) South Korean Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.4 (III) Australian Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.4 (IV) Indian Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.4 (V) Japanese Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.5 Rest of World Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
Exhibit 103. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications – Rest of World Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for Israel, South African, Brazil and Other Countries in Metric Tons
Exhibit 104. Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications – Rest of World Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for Israel, South African, Brazil and Other Countries in US$ Million
3.9.3.5 (I) Israeli Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.5 (II) South African Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.3.5 (III) Brazilian Market for Polylactic Acid in Medical Applications
3.9.4 Other Applications
3.9.4.1 Global Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
Exhibit 105. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications- Global Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 106. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications - Global Volume Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 107. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications- Global Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in
US$ Million for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
Exhibit 108. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications – Global Value Market Shares by Region (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
3.9.4.2 North American Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
Exhibit 109. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications –North American Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States in US$ Million
Exhibit 110. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications –North American Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for United States in Metric Tons
3.9.4.2 (I) United States Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.2 (II) Canadian Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.3 European Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
Exhibit 111. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications - European Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Germany, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 112. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications – European Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Germany, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia and Rest of Europe(RoE)
Exhibit 113. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications- European Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million
3.9.4.3 (I) German Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.3 (II) UK Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.3 (III) Dutch Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.3 (IV) Belgian Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.3 (V) French Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.3 (VI) Russian Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.4 Asia-Pacific Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
Exhibit 114. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications - Asia-Pacific Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for China, South-Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific(RoAP)
Exhibit 115. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications – Asia-Pacific Value Market Shares by Country (2010, 2015 & 2020) for China, South-Korea, Australia, India, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific(RoAP)
Exhibit 116. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications- Asia-Pacific Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million
3.9.4.4 (I) Chinese Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.4 (II) South Korean Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.4 (III) Australian Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.4 (IV) Indian Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.4 (V) Japanese Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.5 Rest of World Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
Exhibit 117. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications – Rest of World Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for Israel, South Africa, Brazil and Other Countries in Metric Tons
Exhibit 118. Polylactic Acid in Other Applications – Rest of World Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) by Country for Israel, South Africa, Brazil and Other Countries in US$ Million
3.9.4.5(I) Israeli Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.5 (II) South African Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.9.4.5 (III) Brazilian Market for Polylactic Acid in Other Applications
3.10 Polylactic Acid - Analysis by Form
Exhibit 119. Polylactic Acid by Form Type- Global Volume Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in Metric Tons for Films & Sheets, Coating, Fibers and Other
Exhibit 120. Polylactic Acid by Form Type - Global Volume Market Shares (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Films & Sheets, Coating, Fibers and Other
Exhibit 121. Polylactic Acid by Form Type- Global Value Market Estimations and Predictions (2005-2020) in US$ Million for Films & Sheets, Coating, Fibers and Other
Exhibit 122. Polylactic Acid by Form Type – Global Value Market Shares (2010, 2015 & 2020) for Films & Sheets, Coating, Fibers and Other
3.11Polylactic Acid – Market Outlook
4. PRODUCT/ TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
4.1 Introduction
Polymers
Processing of Polymers
Processing Aids
Classic Examples of Processing Aids
Acrylic Processing Aids (APA) and its Characteristics
Applications of APA
Applications of Polymer Processing Aids (PPA)
Fluorinated Polymer Processing Additives and its Multipurpose Application
Hyper branched Processing aids (HBPA) to cater for enhanced Characteristics
Reactive Functionalized polymer Processing aids for enhancement of breaking Energy
Use of Conventional Oils for Sustainable and Safe Processing aids
Soaps and its Applications
Silicones and their Application
Mineral Fillers Characteristics
Organic Nanoparticles to Vary Rheology of reactions of Thermoplastics
Processing aids and their Benefits
Biodegradable Polymers and their Classification
4.2 Bioplastics
Various Kinds of Bioplastic
Starch based Bioplastic
Polylactic acid (PLA) based Plastics
Plastic that is cellulosed based
Cellulosic
Aliphatic Polyketones
Other Aliphatic Polyesters
Poly-3-Hydroxybutyrate (PHB)
Polyamide 11(PA 11)
Bio-Derived Polyethylene
Genetically Modified Bioplastic
Bioplastics vis-à-vis Conventional Plastics
Characteristic and inventive Methods Towards natural waste-Based Plastics
From-Waste-Towards-Bioplastics
The microbial pathways toward PHA, PHB and PLA
Genetic engineering: Bioplastics Developing in Plant Factories
Chemical Pathways
Agricultural By-Products Such as Poultry Feathers, Egg Protein, Milk, Cheese Protein, Animal and Plant Lipids
Biodegradable Resin from Potato Processing Industry
Bioplastic Based on Powdered Feather Meal
Liquid Wood Arboform
Composites of Old Paper & Feathers for Reinforcement
Animal Waste Proteins from Blood Meal and Feathers
Green foam produced from shrubby willow growing on low value land
Polylimonene oxide extracted from orange juice
Conclusion
PET Vs PLA
4.3 Polylactic Acid: An Overview
Polylactic acid or Polylactide (PLA) and its properties with reference to bio plastic
Properties
Chemical and physical properties
History of Lactic acid production
Bacterial Lactic Acid Fermentation
Lactic Acid
Introduction
Traditional methods of producing Lactic acid
Manufacturing Process
Raw Materials for Biotechnological Production Process of Lactic Acid
Refined Materials
Cheaper Raw Materials
Starchy Materials
Cellulosic Materials
Agricultural Waste
Industrial Remains
Molasses
Rice bran and Wheat bran and Other Nutrients
Lactic acid Production
The Production and Description of Polylactic acid
Corn
Introduction
The US-Major Corn Producer
Leading Corn Processors
Processing Techniques
Key Products Derived
Corn Starch
Corn Oil
Corn Starch
Corn Sweeteners
Ethanol
Polylactic Acid – Raw Materials
Bio-products
Poly (lactic acid)
Polylactic Acid Polymer Resin – Introduction
Lactic acid – Production
Lactic acid- Polycondensation Process
Ring- Open Polymerization
Polymerization of Lactide
Biodegradation
Aerobic Degradation by Composition
Aerobic Degradation or Bio-Mechanization by Land Filling
Biodegradable Polymers
Compostable Polymers
Ecotoxicity
Non- Biodegradable (or Recalcitrant) Residues
PLA Degradation
PLA Biodegrades in a slow Manner till it gets subjected to Industrial Composting
Plastics that can be composed
Biodegradability and Computability
Degradation of Conventional Polymers
Introduction
Limitations of Degradation
Bio-Degradability, an Expensive Solution
Bio-degradability Techniques
Photo degradation
Hydrolysis
Water solubility Technique of biodegradation
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL)
Thermo-oxidation process for Oxydo-degradation
Combined Methods
Ready-to-use PLA grades
Injection Molding
Extrusion
Thermoforming
Polymers
Polymer‘s generated naturally using chemical treatments and their application
Films
Glass transition Studies in PLA thin film
Conclusion
Summary of the Functions
PLA Textile – Introduction
PLA Textile - Manufacturing process
PLA Textile properties
Specific properties
Thermal properties
Tensile properties
Natural Textile and their composition
Absorption of Moisture
PLA Textile – Limitations
PLA Textile – Prospects
Various Renewable Additives, Polymers and Their Applications
Introduction and Overview
Chemical treatments employed
Additives derived from renewable resources
Specialty Additives in Package Plastics
Advances in Specialty additives
Fragrant as additives
Slip & Antilock Additives
Nanocomposite Technology for additives
Nanoclay
Silver coated nanoparticles
Polylactic Acid as an Adhesive
Food Packaging
Biodegradable Polylactic Acid (PLA) Polymer with Nisin for use in Antimicrobial Food Packaging
Kitchenware
Compostable Cutlery
Clear Corn based PLA Cold Beverage cups
Corn Based PLA Ecotainer Hot Beverage Cups
Corn based PLA Coated Ecotainer Food Container
Clear corn Based PLA Takeout containers
Clear corn based PLA Portion Cups
Positive Approach by Manufacturers towards Development on Eco-friendly Cutlery
Textile
PLA Textile - Features and Applications
Biodegradability
Sustainability
Price
Durability
Hydrophilicity
Dyeability
Flexibility
Flammability
Melt Temperature Adaptability
Degradation Resistance
Other Properties
Medical
PLA – Stents
Biopolymers in Orthopedics
Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA)
Poly (lactic acid) based nanocomposites—a novel way of drug-releasing
The Use of Ploy-L-Lactic Acid as Facial Filler
HIV Facial Lipoatrophy
Long-Lasting Effects of Polylactic Acid for Facial Lipoatrophy in HIV Patients
Contents of Sculptra™
Clinical Records
Expenditure
Options
Tissue engineering
Polylactic acid fiber-reinforced polycaprolactone scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Polylactic acid-phosphate glass composite foams as scaffolds for tissue engineering
PLA – Surgical Sutures
PLA Gloves
Other
Prospective PLA Applications
Bioflex
Biofront
Ecovio
Ecobras
Starch/PCL polycaprolactone
Special additives for in-house compounding
Melt strength enhancers
Stabilizers
Impact modifiers, tougheners
Plasticizers
Colorants, Matte finish
Nucleating agent, clarifiers
Antiblock, Slip, and Release Aids
Antifog additives
Antistatic agent
Barrier Property enhancement techniques
Composites
Advantages and Disadvantages of Corn-based Plastic PLA
Greenhouse Gas Emissions are decreased with the use of PLA
In Spite of a lot of issues, PLA still has Many Advantages
PLA Cannot be combined with Other Plastics during Recycling
A Number of PLA Makes Use of Genetically Modified Corn
Green-Minded Users Could Favor Other Options to Plastics
4.4 Polylactic Acid - Research Briefs
5. CORPORATE DIRECTORY
6. PATENTS INFORMATION