市場調査報告書：生分解性ポリマー

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Although biodegradable polymers have been commercial for well over 20 years, this niche market is beset with a variety of roadblocks led by high prices, lack of an industrial infrastructure in the United States, and a strong global legislative mandate to try to increase the usage of these materials.

New biodegradable polymers are being introduced, accompanied by a continuing withdrawal of other products, along with key companies entering and leaving this market. New technologies, tightening environmental restraints, unprecedented increases in pricing of petroleum-based resins, and unstable pricing of a barrel of oil, are among other issues which necessitate a realistic appraisal of the impact of these polymers over the next five years.

SCOPE OF STUDY

This report contains:

Descriptions of various biodegradable polymer applications including compost bags, loose-fill packaging, medical/hygiene products, agricultural and paper coatings
The current market status of biodegradable polymers, trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
Discussion of the major drivers for the U.S. market including mandated legislation and prospective increases in landfill pricing
Analysis of the biodegradable polymers market on a worldwide basis, both from a market and application perspective
Information on the major global biodegradable polymer players including NatureWorks LLC, Tellis, Inc. and Novamont.

SOURCES

Following a detailed analysis of available information which included trade literature, articles and technical/marketing presentations and papers, and company literature, interviews were conducted with key producers, marketers, and trade associations in order to realistically assess market size, growth rates, company involvement and other important factors impacting the market.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Research analyst Mel Schlechter has over 40 years in the chemical industry, and specializes in plastics market research. He has been with BCC Research for over 10 years and holds a B.S. in chemistry, M.S. in organic chemistry and a M.B.A. in marketing.

Chapter 1 - SUMMARY
- Summary Table: GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
- Summary Figure: GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY APPLICATION, 2006-2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
Chapter 2 - TERMINOLOGY
- TERMINOLOGY
  - TERMINOLOGY (CONTINUED)
  - TERMINOLOGY (CONTINUED)
Chapter 3 - HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
- OVERVIEW
- THE BIOPOLYMER-SYNTHETIC POLYMER GAP
- NICHE MARKETS
- NEW EMPHASIS
- STILL HAVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
- INTEGRATION OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS WITH DISPOSAL INFRASTRUCTURES
- EARLY STARCH-BASED MATERIALS
- INTRODUCTION OF COMPOSTABLE BAGS
- CONTINUED R&D
- EARLY ENTRANTS
- IMPORTANCE OF LOOSE-FILL
- OTHER FACTORS
- BIOPOLYMERS, CONVENTIONAL PLASTICS AND BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS
- NATURAL OR SYNTHETIC
- THE MOVE TO RENEWABLE SOURCES
- EXTENDING THE RECYCLING LOOP
- PROCESSING
- PROPERTIES
- DEFINING BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
- PUBLIC ATTITUDES
- ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
- COMPOSTING
Chapter 4 - BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS BY CHEMICAL TYPE
- OVERVIEW
- TYPES OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
- Table 1 TYPES OF BIODEGRADABLE
- Table 2 POLYETHYLENE DEGRADABLE AND
  - LACTIC-ACID BASED POLYMERS
    - BACKGROUND
    - GRADES
    - PROPERTIES
      - Properties (Continued)
    - PRODUCTION
    - MODIFICATIONS
    - SOME PROBLEM AREAS
    - USE OF BLENDS
    - APPLICATIONS
      - Overview
      - Stronger Variants
      - Overview of Current/Future Applications
        
        Background
        Food Packaging
        Thermoformed Packaging
      - Specific Industrial Applications
        
        Electronics
        Shopping Bags
        Bottles
        Automotive
      - Other Potential Applications
    - JAPANESE PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES
      - Mitsui Chemicals
      - Dainippon Ink
    - NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PLA
      - Danimer Scientific
      - Compatibilizer Using PLA and Recycled Polypropylene
      - PLA Film Coatings
      - Blow Molding PLA
      - Additives for PLA
      - Thermoformed PLA Trays
      - Recycling Issues with PLA Bottles
  - POLYESTERS
    - POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES (PHAS)
      - Overview
      - Background
      - Applications
      - Processes
      - Properties
      - Biodegradability
      - Compostability
      - Certification and Testing
      - Concept of Metabolic Engineering
      - Details on PHA Variants and Their Producers/Marketers
      - Another Important PHA - PHBV
    - COMPANIES INVOLVED IN PHA POLYESTER BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
      - Overview
      - Metabolix
      - Kaneka/P&G
    - OTHER BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTERS
      - Ecoflex
      - Ecovio
      - Biomax
      - Bionelle
    - MISCELLANEOUS BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTERS
      - Overview
      - Polycaprolactone (PCL)
      - Background
      - Properties
      - Applications
      - Suppliers
      - Polybutylene/Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)
      - Poly(Trimethylene Terephthalate) (PTT)
    - NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN POLYESTER-BASED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
      - First Commercial Products from Telles, Inc.
      - Metabolix Investigates PHA from Sugar Cane
      - Metabolix Plans to Focus on Films for its PHA Product
      - Biomer
  - WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMERS
    - BACKGROUND
    - POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (PVOH)
      - Overview
      - Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Materials
      - Applications
      - Properties
      - Specific PVOH Properties
      - Suppliers
      - Biodegradable Applications
  - BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER BLENDS
    - OVERVIEW
    - PLA BLENDS
    - STARCH-BASED POLYMERS
      - Background
      - Technical Details
      - Thermoplastic Starch
      - Applications
      - PSM' s Product
    - MIXTURES OF STARCH AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
      - Background
      - Company Involvement
      - Novamont
- Table 3 TYPES OF PRODUCTS MADE
  - Cereplast
  - Earthshell
  - Other Companies
    - Biotec Biologische and Biopolymer Technology (BIOP)
    - Japan Corn Starch and Nihon Shokunin Kako
    - Rodenburg and Plantic
    - Cortec
  - Polyvinyl Alcohol-Starch Blends
    - Overview
    - Applications of Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)/PVOH Blends
  - Selected Producers of Starch-Based Biodegradable Polymers
- Table 4 SELECTED PRODUCERS OF STARCH-BASED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
  - OTHER TYPES OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
    - PROTEIN-BASED PLASTICS
      - Background
      - Benefits
      - Applications
        
        Consumer
        Agricultural
        Horticulture
    - BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS FROM SOYBEANS
  - GENETICALLY-MODIFIED (GM) BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
    - OVERVIEW
    - PHAS
    - CURRENT SCENARIO
    - RECENT DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 5 - BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER PRODUCERS
- OVERVIEW
- NORTH AMERICA
- Table 5 NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCERS OF
  - EUROPE
- Table 6 SELECTED KEY EUROPEAN PRODUCERS OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
  - ASIA
- Table 7 KEY ASIAN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER PRODUCERS AND TRADE NAMED PRODUCTS
- Table 8 CAPACITIES OF SELECTED ASIAN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER PRODUCERS
  - SOUTH AMERICA
Chapter 6 - MARKET ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS
- OVERVIEW
- GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET
  - OVERVIEW
- Table 9 GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY RESIN, THROUGH 2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
- Figure 1 GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY RESIN, 2006-2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
  - GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY APPLICATION
- Table 10 GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
- Figure 2 GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY APPLICATION, 2006-2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
  - BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
  - OVERVIEW
- Table 11 BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY MAJOR GEOGRAPHIC AREA, THROUGH 2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
- Figure 3 BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY MAJOR GEOGRAPHIC AREA, 2006-2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
  - EUROPE
    - Overview
    - Market Estimates and Forecasts
- Table 12 EUROPEAN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY RESIN, THROUGH 2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
- Figure 4 EUROPEAN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET BY RESIN, 2006-2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
  - NORTH AMERICA
    - Background
    - Recent Activities
    - Market Estimates and Forecasts
- Table 13 NORTH AMERICAN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET, THROUGH 2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
- Figure 5 NORTH AMERICAN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET, 2006-2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
  - ASIA
    - Background
    - Market Estimates and Forecasts
- Table 14 ASIAN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET, THROUGH 2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
- Figure 6 ASIAN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MARKET, 2006-2012 (MILLION POUNDS)
Chapter 7 - APPLICATIONS
- BACKGROUND
- DEGRADABILITY OVERVIEW
- COMPOST BAGS
  - BACKGROUND
  - ACTIVITIES IN THE U.S.
  - BIODEGRADABLE WASTE BAGS
  - COMPOST BAG SITUATION IN EUROPE
  - CONTROVERSY OVER BAGS AND LINERS CONTINUES
    - Background
    - Problem of Lack of Definitions
    - Need for Standards and Definitions
    - Some Basic Definitions Needed
  - LEADING PLAYERS
  - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
    - Plastics Bans Accelerate
    - Mislabeled Bags
- LOOSE-FILL PACKAGING
  - BACKGROUND
  - PROCESS
  - PROCESSORS
    - Background
    - Storopack
    - FP International
    - American Excelsior Company
    - Startech, Inc.
    - Pro-Pac Packaging
- OTHER PACKAGING
  - BACKGROUND
  - EARTHSHELL PACKAGING
  - OBSTACLES
  - TARGETED APPLICATIONS
  - SHEET EXTRUSION APPLICATIONS
  - CLEAR RIGID PACKAGING
  - STRETCH BLOW MOLDING
  - SINGLE-SERVE MARKET
  - THERMOFORMED TRAYS
  - IMPACT OF THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY
  - RECENT ASSESSMENTS
  - NEW DEVELOPMENTS
    - Natural Flexible Ltd
    - Confectionary Plastic Packaging
    - UK Retailers Move towards Biodegradable Polymers
    - Compostable Corrugated Packaging
    - Wal-Mart
- MEDICAL
  - OVERVIEW
  - BACKGROUND
  - PROPERTIES REQUIRED
  - BREADTH OF APPLICATIONS
  - CRITERIA FOR POLYMER SELECTION
  - TYPES OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS USED
    - Background
    - Polyglycolides (PGA)
    - Polylactides (LPLA and DPLA)
    - Polycaprolactone
    - Polydioxanone (PDO)
    - Polyanhydrides
    - Poly (Lactide-Co-Glycolide) (PGA-LPLA)
    - Polyorthoesters
    - Poly(Ethylene Oxide) (PEO)
    - Multiblock Polymers
  - PACKAGING AND STERILIZATION IMPLICATIONS
    - Background
    - Sterilization
  - DEGRADATION OF MEDICAL PLASTICS
  - COMMERCIAL BIODEGRADABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    - Background
    - Sutures
    - Dental Devices
    - Orthopedic Fixation Devices
    - Drug Delivery
    - Hydrogels
    - Microspheres
    - Tissue Engineering
      - Tissue Engineering (Continued)
    - Stents
  - NEW DEVELOPMENTS
    - Surmodics
    - Tepha, Inc.
    - Inion, Inc.
    - New Group of Biodegradable Polymers for Intracellular Drug Delivery
    - Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Develops New Biodegradable Polymer
- OTHER APPLICATIONS
  - BACKGROUND
  - HYGIENE-RELATED DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS
  - PAPER COATINGS
  - PAPER CUPS
  - AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
    - Background
    - Biodegradable Films Find Increased Usage for Agri-Films
  - TableWARE
  - AUTOMOTIVE
  - ELECTRONICS
    - Background
    - Biodegradable Compact Disk
    - Phone Housings
  - BOTTLES
  - MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS
  - A RECENT DEVELOPMENT
    - The Photovoltaic Market
Chapter 8 - INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- BACKGROUND
- KEY PLAYERS
- Table 15 MAJOR PLAYERS IN BIODEGRADABLE
- Table 15 (CONTINUED)
  - PRODUCT FLOW
- Figure 7 KEY SELECTED COMPANIES IN THE BIODEGRADABLE BUSINESS RELATED TO PRODUCT FLOW
  - MARKETING STRATEGIES
    - OVERVIEW
    - MARKET SEGMENT
    - CORE TECHNOLOGIES
    - GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
    - INFRASTRUCTURE
    - GROWTH AND REPUTATION
    - OBSTACLES
    - LEGISLATION
    - SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR PLAYERS
      - Natureworks and Metabolix
      - DuPont
      - Novamont
      - Cereplast
      - Mitsui Chemicals
      - Plantic Technologies
Chapter 9 - MARKETING AND MARKET DRIVERS
- OVERVIEW
- LIFE-CYCLE ANALYSIS
- ROI CONCEPT
- GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
- POSITIVE VIEWS/ASPECTS
- LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
- REASONS FOR LACK OF INTEREST/NEGATIVE VIEWS
- MARKET DRIVERS
- Table 16 MARKET DRIVERS OF BIOPLASTICS
  - SUMMING UP
Chapter 10 - DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS
- OVERVIEW
- CONFUSION IN DEFINITIONS
- SOME TECHNICAL ASPECTS
- EARLY MISLEADING CONCLUSIONS
- ASTM STANDARDS
  - OVERVIEW
  - KEY SPECIFICATIONS
  - SUMMARY OF STANDARDS
- Table 17 KEY ASTM STANDARDS RELATED TO
  - OVERVIEW OF ASTM TESTS AND SPECIFICATIONS BASEDONENVIRONMENT
- Table 18 ASTM TESTS AND SPECIFICATIONS BY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT
  - COMPOSTABLE AND BIODEGRADABLE ARE NOT SYNONOMOUS
  - EARLY FTC STANDARDS
  - STANDARDS OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA
Chapter 11 - TESTING FOR BIODEGRADATION
- BACKGROUND
- BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS TEST METHOD STANDARDIZATION
- ENZYME TESTS
- PLATE TESTS
- STURM-TEST
Chapter 12 - ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
- BACKGROUND
- SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
  - BACKGROUND
  - FEDERAL LEGISLATION
  - ECONOMIC DRIVING FORCES
  - OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
  - SOME BACKLASH
- CONSUMER PERCEPTIONS ABOUT BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
  - BACKGROUND
  - U.S. ASPECTS
    - Overview
    - Negative Views of Biodegradable Plastics
    - Compost Toxicity
    - Increased Aquatic BOD
    - Risk to Marine Species
    - Litter
  - EUROPEAN ASPECTS
  - JAPANESE ASPECTS
Chapter 13 - TECHNOLOGY
- ADDITIVES
- OVERVIEW OF PLASTICS DEGRADATION
  - BACKGROUND
  - DEGRADABILITY OF RESINS
    - Polyolefins
    - Polystyrene
    - PVC
    - Other Thermoplastics and Thermosets
    - Water Soluble Polymers
    - Modes of Degradation of Selected Biodegradable Polymers
- Table 19 TIME LAG FOR VISUAL CHANGE FOR
- Table 20 TIME LAG FOR DEGRADATION
  - EFFECT OF POLYMER STRUCTURE ON BIODEGRADATION
    - BACKGROUND
    - MORPHOLOGY
    - EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENT/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
- COMPOSTING
  - BACKGROUND
  - KEY PROPERTIES FOR COMPOSTABLE PLASTICS
  - MATERIALS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
  - COMPOST STREAM AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  - COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS
  - RESTRICTIONS ON COMPOSTABLE CLAIMS
  - STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
  - BENEFITS OF COMPOST TO SOIL
  - U.S. ACTIVITIES
  - EUROPEAN ACTIVITIES
  - JAPANESE ACTIVITIES
  - MUTUAL INTERESTS OF THE "GREEN" PLASTICS INDUSTRY AND COMPOSTING
Chapter 14 - ADDITIONAL OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES IN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
- ASIAN ACTIVITIES
- JAPAN
  - Overview
  - Mitsui Chemicals
  - Mazda Motor Corporation
  - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
  - Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  - Toray Industries
  - Unitika Plastics Division
  - NEC Corporation
- Table 21 SELECTED LIST OF COMMERCIAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS CURRENTLY IN USE IN JAPAN
  - CHINA
    - Background
    - PolyOne Corporation
    - Tianan Biologic Materials
    - Development of Degradable Test Methods in China
- Table 22 DEVELOPMENT OF DEGRADABLE
  - Chinese Groups Dealing with Biodegradable/Biobased Materials
    - THAILAND
    - SOUTH KOREA
- EUROPEAN ACTIVITIES
  - BACKGROUND
  - FURTHER DETAILS
    - Biotec Biologische
    - Biomer
    - Purac
    - Hycail
    - FKuR Kunstoff
    - Neste Oy
    - Avebe Group
    - Joint Venture to Produce PLA
    - PLA for Sugar Cane and Sugar Beet
- CANADIAN ACTIVITIES
  - CANADIAN ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
Chapter 15 - FACTORS FOR A POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON THE FUTURE OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS AND BIOBASED RESINS
- OVERVIEW
- THE ROLLER-COASTER SCENARIO OF THE PRICE OF CRUDE OIL
- IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
- IMPACT OF WAL-MART
- DEPARTMENT OF USDA GUIDELINES
- GROWING FAMILIARITY OF CONVERTERS
- MORE MUNICIPALITIES GETTING INVOLVED
- ON THE DOWNSIDE - LANDFILLS
- Table 23 WHAT IS LANDFILLED IN THE UNITED STATES -2006 (THOUSAND TONS)
Chapter 16 - ORGANIZATIONS AND SYMPOSIA
- BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS INSTITUTE (BPI)
- FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS & SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITES (BIOPOL - 2007)
- INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES
- THE FIRST PLA BOTTLE CONFERENCE
- EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS CONFERENCE
Chapter 17 - PRICING
- PRICING
- Table 24 U.S LIST PRICES FOR SELECTED BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS (DOLLARS/POUND)
Chapter 18 - PATENTS
- U.S. 6,949,254 (SEPTEMBER 27, 2005)-BIO-DECOMPOSABLE POLYMER SHOWING GOOD THERMAL DECOMPOSITION (BMG INC., KYOTO, JAPAN)
- U.S. 6,955,822 (OCTOBER 18, 2005)-LACTONE-BEARING ABSORBABLE POLYMERS (SOCIETE DE CONSEILS DE RECHERCHES ET D' APPLICATIONS SCIENTIFIQUES, SAS (PARIS, FRANCE)
- U.S. 6,962,950 (NOVEMBER 8, 2005)-POLYMERS OF A HYDROPHOBIC NATURE, FILLED WITH STARCH COMPLEXES (NOVAMONT S.P.A. NOVARA, ITALY)
- U.S. 6,984,393 (JANUARY 10, 2006)-BIODEGRADABLE ELASTOMER AND METHOD OF PREPARATION (QUEENS UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON, CA)
- U.S. 7,037,983 (MAY 2, 2006-METHODS OF MAKING FUNCTIONAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS (KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. - NEENAH, WI)
- U.S. 7,053,151 (MAY 30, 2006-GRAFTER BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER BLEND COMPOSITIONS (KIMBERLY-CLARK WORDWIDE, INC. -NEENAH, WI)
- U.S. 7,094,817 (AUGUST 22, 2006-BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER (PLANTIC TECHNOLOGIES, LTD, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA)
- U.S. 7,160,977 (JANUARY 9, 2007)-POLYMER BLENDS WITH IMPROVED IMPACT STRENGTH (EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, KINGSPORT, TN)
- U.S. 7,163,697 (JANUARY 16, 2007)-BIOEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND USES RELATED THERETO (JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, BALTIMORE, MD)
- U.S. 7,146,349 (FEBRUARY 13, 2007)-PRODUCTION OF POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE IN PLANTS (DUPONT, WILMINGTON, DE AND PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, JOHNSTON, IA)
- U.S. 7,214,414 (MAY 8, 2007)-BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER BLENDS FOR USE IN MAKING FILMS, AND SHEETS (BIOTEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMBH (EMMERICH, GERMANY)
- U.S. 7,241,832 (JULY 10, 2007)-BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER BLENDS FOR USE IN MAKING FILMS, SHEETS AND OTHER ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE (BIOTEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMBH (EMMERICH, GERMANY)
- U.S. 7,282,216 (OCTOBER 16, 2007)-BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER BLENDS AND USES THEREOF (ALKERMES CONTROLLED THERAPEUTICS, INC., CAMBRIDGE, MA)
Chapter 19 - MAJOR PLAYERS
- AMERICAN EXCELSIOR
- BASF
- BIOCORP, INC.
- BIOGROUP USA
- BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMGH & COMPANY (BIOTEC)
- BIOPOLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AG (BIOP)
- BIOPAK, LTD
- CEREPLAST
- CORTEC CORPORATION
- DAICEL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
- DAINIPPON INK
- DUPONT INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING
- EARTHSHELL CORPORATION
- ECM BIOFILMS, INC.
- FKUR KUNSTOFF GMBH
- FP INTERNATIONAL (FPI)
- HUHTAMAKI OY
- HYCAIL B.V.
- IDROPLAST SPA
- INNOVIA FILMS, LTD
- IRE CHEMICAL
- JAPAN CORN STARCH CO., LTD
- KTM INDUSTRIES
- LACTEL ABSORBABLE POLYMERS
- METABOLIX
- MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
- MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL (MGC)
- MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC
- MITSUI CHEMICALS
- NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL
- NATUREWORKS LLC
- Table 25 MARKETS NATUREWORKS PLA POTENTIAL END-USE
- NNZ BV
- NOVAMONT SPA
- PLANTIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD
- PSM NORTH AMERICA
- RODENBURG BIOPOLYMERS
- SHOWA HIGH POLYMER
- SIDAPLAX V.O.F.
- SOLVAY CAPROLACTONES
- STANELCO PLC
- STOROPACK, INC.
- TOYOBO COMPANY, LTD
- TREOFAN GMBH & COMPANY
- UHDE INVENTA-FISCHER GMBH
- VTT CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 20 - APPENDIX
- SELECTED ACRONYMS USED IN REPORT
- SELECTED GLOSSARY OF TERMS
- SELECTED GLOSSARY OF TERMS (CONTINUED)

生分解性ポリマー市場

Biodegradable Polymers

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

SCOPE OF STUDY

SOURCES

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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