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The Global Market for Cellulose Nanofibers 2023-2033

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  • 425 Pages
  • May 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Future Markets, Inc
  • ID: 5807230

Cellulose nanofibers, also called cellulose nanofibrils or nanofibrillated cellulose, are sustainable materials with high mechanical strength and stiffness (stronger than steel), high aspect ratios, high transparency, high chemical resistance and impressive rheological, optical and film-forming properties. Production is now at the industrial scale (mainly in Japan) with multi-ton production servicing the hygiene products, packaging, automotive, composites, medicine, textiles and plastics markets.

The Global Market for Cellulose Nanofibers 2023-2033 is an essential resource for anyone involved in the sustainable materials industry. The report provides extensive proprietary data on producers, cellulose nanofiber capacities, capacity utilization, production, trade, demand, applications, market share, and pricing. 

Report contents include:

  • Global production capacities, by CNF producer, current and planned.
  • Production volumes by region.
  • Industry news 2020-2023. 
  • Commercialized products incorporating CNFs.
  • Stage of commercialization for cellulose nanofiber applications by company (TRL).
  • CNF applications by industry.
  • Demand in tons per market, historical, current and forecast to 2033. 
  • Market drivers, trends and challenges, by end user markets.
  • Competitive landscape of CNF by market, volumes, key trends and growth. Potential for CNF to gain market share by market volume across all end user markets. Markets covered include Polymer composites, Automotive, Building & Construction, Packaging, Textiles, Biomedicine, Pharma, Healthcare, Sanitary and Hygiene Products, Paints & Coatings, Aerogels, Oil & Gas, Filtration, Cosmetics, Food Additives, Electronics, Batteries, Aerospace and 3D printing. 
  • In-depth market assessment of opportunities for CNF including potential revenues, growth rates, pricing, most likely applications and market challenges.
  • In-depth analysis of market by applications including estimated market size, penetration and growth. Applications covered include: Polymer composite parts; Biodegradable and renewable nanocomposites;  Automotive composites; Packaging films; Aerogels; Construction materials; Packaging fillers/additives; Paint and coatings additives; Deodorant sheets; Pharmaceutical additives; Renewable plastic parts/casings; Transparent films for electronics; Flexible and printed electronics; Batteries;  Flexible and paper batteries; Filtration membranes.
  • In-depth key player profiles of 148 companies, including products, current capacities and plans for new capacities, production processes, prices per kg and commercial activities. Companies profiled in the report include Asahi Kasei, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Daicel, Daiichi Kogyo, Daio Paper, GranBio Technologies, Nippon Paper, Oji Holdings, Sugino Machine, Seiko PMC and more.

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  • Comprehensive Excel spreadsheet of all the data.
  • Mid-year update. 


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Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 The market for cellulose nanofibers
1.2 Market outlook in 2023 and beyond
1.3 Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) production capacities 2023
1.4 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) production capacities 2023
1.5 Global demand in metric tons, 2018-2033
1.6 Market challenges for cellulose nanofibers
1.7 Cellulose nanofibers market by region
1.7.1 Japan
1.7.2 China
1.7.3 Malaysia
1.7.4 Western Europe
1.7.5 North America
1.8 Global government funding and initiatives

2 OVERVIEW OF CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS
2.1 Cellulose
2.2 Other “nanocellulose” types
2.2.1 Cellulose Nanocrystals
2.2.1.1 Synthesis
2.2.1.2 Properties
2.2.1.3 Production
2.2.1.4 Applications
2.2.2 Bacterial Nanocellulose (BNC)
2.2.2.1 Production
2.2.2.2 Applications
2.2.3 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
2.3 Properties
2.4 Feedstocks
2.5 Advantages of cellulose nanofibers
2.6 Synthesis and Production methods
2.6.1 Acid hydrolysis
2.6.2 TEMPO oxidation
2.6.3 Ammonium persulfate (APS) oxidation
2.6.4 Ball milling
2.6.5 Cryocrushing
2.6.6 High-shear grinding
2.6.7 Green production methods
2.6.7.1 Ultrasonication
2.6.7.2 High-pressure homogenization
2.6.8 Recent methods
2.6.8.1 Microwave irradiation
2.6.8.2 Enzymatic processing
2.6.8.3 Deep eutectic solvents (DESs)
2.6.8.4 Pulsed electric field
2.6.8.5 Electron beam irradiation
2.7 Applications of cellulose nanofibers

3 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS
4 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
4.1 Standards
4.1.1 International Standards Organization (ISO)
4.1.2 American National Standards
4.1.3 CSA Group
4.2 Toxicity
4.3 Regulation

5 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS SUPPLY CHAIN6 CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS PRICING7 CNF-BASED COMMERICAL PRODUCTS8 INDUSTRY NEWS 2020-23
9 MARKETS FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS
9.1 Composites
9.1.1 Market overview
9.1.2 Applications
9.1.2.1 Automotive composites
9.1.2.2 Biocomposite films & packaging
9.1.2.3 Barrier packaging
9.1.2.4 Thermal insulation composites
9.1.2.5 Construction composites
9.1.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.1.4 Product developers
9.2 Automotive
9.2.1 Market overview
9.2.2 Applications
9.2.2.1 Composites
9.2.2.2 Air intake components
9.2.2.3 Tires
9.2.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.2.4 Product developers
9.3 Buildings and construction
9.3.1 Market overview
9.3.2 Applications
9.3.2.1 Sandwich composites
9.3.2.2 Cement additives
9.3.2.3 Pump primers
9.3.2.4 Thermal insulation and damping
9.3.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.3.4 Product developers
9.4 Paper and board packaging
9.4.1 Market overview
9.4.2 Applications
9.4.2.1 Reinforcement and barrier
9.4.2.2 Biodegradable food packaging foil and films
9.4.2.3 Paperboard coatings
9.4.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.4.4 Product developers
9.5 Textiles and apparel
9.5.1 Market overview
9.5.2 Applications
9.5.2.1 CNF deodorizer and odour reducer (antimicrobial) in adult and child diapers
9.5.2.2 Footwear
9.5.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.5.4 Product developer profiles
9.6 Biomedicine and healthcare
9.6.1 Market overview
9.6.2 Applications
9.6.2.1 Wound dressings
9.6.2.2 Drug delivery stabilizers
9.6.2.3 Tissue engineering scaffolds
9.6.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.6.4 Product developers
9.7 Hygiene and sanitary products
9.7.1 Market overview
9.7.2 Applications
9.7.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.7.4 Product developers
9.8 Paints and coatings
9.8.1 Market overview
9.8.2 Applications
9.8.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.8.4 Product developers
9.9 Aerogels
9.9.1 Market overview
9.9.2 Global market in tons to 2033
9.9.3 Product developers
9.10 Oil and gas
9.10.1 Market overview
9.10.2 Applications
9.10.2.1 Oil recovery applications (fracturing fluid)
9.10.2.2 CNF Membranes for separation
9.10.2.3 Oil and gas fluids additives
9.10.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.10.4 Product developers
9.11 Filtration
9.11.1 Market overview
9.11.2 Applications
9.11.2.1 Membranes for selective absorption
9.11.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.11.4 Product developers
9.12 Rheology modifiers
9.12.1 Market overview
9.12.2 Applications
9.12.2.1 Food additives
9.12.2.2 Pickering stabilizers
9.12.2.3 Hydrogels
9.12.2.4 Cosmetics and skincare
9.12.3 Global market in tons to 2033
9.12.4 Product developers
9.13 Other markets
9.13.1 Printed, stretchable and flexible electronics
9.13.1.1 Market assessment
9.13.1.2 Product developers
9.13.2 3D printing
9.13.2.1 Market assessment
9.13.2.2 Product developers
9.13.3 Aerospace
9.13.3.1 Market assessment
9.13.3.2 Product developers
9.13.4 Batteries
9.13.4.1 Market assessment

10 CELLULOSE NANOFIBER COMPANY PROFILES (148 company profiles)
11 RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
11.1 Report scope
11.2 Research methodology

12 REFERENCES
List of Tables
Table 1. Market summary for nanocellulose-Selling grade particle diameter, usage, advantages, average price/ton, market estimates, global consumption, main current applications, future applications
Table 2. Markets and applications for nanocellulose
Table 3. CNF production capacities (by type, wet or dry) and production process, by producer, metric tons
Table 4. Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) production capacities in metric tons and production process, by producer, metric tons
Table 5. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers/MFC by market in metric tons, 2018-2033
Table 6. Market and technical challenges in cellulose nanofibers
Table 7. Regional demand for Cellulose nanofibers, 2021, tons (total excludes MFC)
Table 8. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in Japan
Table 9. Cellulose nanofibers research centres, universities and companies in China
Table 10. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in Europe
Table 11. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in North America
Table 12. Summary of types of nanocellulose
Table 13. Types of nanocellulose
Table 14. Types of nanocellulose
Table 15. Synthesis methods for cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)
Table 16. CNC sources, size and yield
Table 17. CNC properties
Table 18. Mechanical properties of CNC and other reinforcement materials
Table 19. Applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC)
Table 20. Applications of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC)
Table 21. Properties and applications of nanocellulose
Table 22. Properties of nanocellulose, by type
Table 23. Chemical composition of different lignocellulosic feedstocks used for nanocellulose production (% dry basis)
Table 24. Properties of cellulose nanofibrils relative to metallic and polymeric materials
Table 25. Extraction of nanocellulose (NC) from various lignocellulosic sources using different conventional technologies
Table 26. Applications of cellulose nanofibers (CNF)
Table 27. Market opportunity assessment for Cellulose nanofibers, by application
Table 28. Safety of Micro/Nanofibrillated cellulose
Table 29. Global Cellulose nanofibers market supply chain analysis
Table 30: Product/price/application matrix of cellulose nanofiber producers
Table 31. Cellulose nanofiber-based commercial products.*
Table 32. The Cellulose Nanofibers market 2020-2022-industry product and production activity
Table 33. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in composites
Table 34. Comparative properties of polymer composites reinforcing materials
Table 35. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in composites
Table 36. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in composites-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global composites OEMs
Table 37. Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in composites, 2018-2033 (metric tons)
Table 38. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers in composites
Table 39. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in automotive
Table 40. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in automotive
Table 41. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in automotive-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global automotive OEMs
Table 42. Components featured in the NCV
Table 43. Global market demand for nanocellulose in the automotive sector 2018-2033 (metric tons)
Table 44. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in the automotive industry
Table 45. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in building and construction
Table 46. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in building and construction
Table 47. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in building and construction-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global construction OEMs
Table 48: Market demand for cellulose nanofibers in building and construction, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 49. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers in building and construction
Table 50. Oxygen permeability of nanocellulose films compared to those made form commercially available petroleum-based materials and other polymers
Table 51. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging
Table 52. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global paper and board packaging OEMs
Table 53. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paper & board packaging, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 54. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paper and board
Table 55. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel
Table 56. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel
Table 57. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global textiles and apparel OEMs
Table 58. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in textiles, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 59. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in textiles and apparel
Table 60. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare
Table 61. Scorecard for nanocellulose in medicine and healthcare
Table 62. Market assessment for nanocellulose in medicine and healthcare-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global medicine and healthcare OEMs
Table 63. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in biomedical and healthcare, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 64. Nanocellulose product developers in medicine and healthcare
Table 65. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in the hygiene and sanitary products market
Table 66. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in hygiene and absorbents, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 67. Cellulose nanofibers product developers in hygiene and sanitary products
Table 68. Market overview for Cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings
Table 69. Scorecard for Cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings
Table 70. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global paints and coatings OEMs
Table 71. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paint and coatings, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 72. Companies developing nanocellulose products in paints and coatings, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 73. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels
Table 74. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels
Table 75. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global aerogels OEMs
Table 76. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 77. Nanocellulose in product developers in aerogels
Table 78. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas
Table 79. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas
Table 80. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global oil and gas OEMs
Table 81. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 82. Cellulose nanofibers product developers in oil and gas exploration
Table 83. CNF membranes
Table 84. Market overview for Cellulose nanofibers in filtration
Table 85. Scorecard for Cellulose nanofibers in filtration
Table 86. Market assessment for Cellulose nanofibers in filtration-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global filtration OEMs
Table 87: Global demand for Cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 88. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in filtration
Table 89. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers
Table 90. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers
Table 91. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global rheology modifier OEMs
Table 92. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the rheology modifiers market, 2018-2033 (tons)
Table 93. Commercial activity in cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers
Table 94. Properties of flexible electronics-cellulose nanofiber film (nanopaper)
Table 95. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in printed, stretchable and flexible electronics-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global printed, flexible and stretchable electronics OEMs
Table 96. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in printed, stretchable and flexible electronics
Table 97. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in 3D priniting-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global 3D printing OEMs
Table 98. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers 3D printing products
Table 99. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aerospace-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading
Table 100: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in aircraft and aerospace
Table 101. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in Batteries-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks
Table 102: Granbio Nanocellulose Processes
Table 103. Nippon Paper commercial CNF products
Table 104. Oji Holdings CNF products

List of Figures
Figure 1. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers/MFC in metric tons by market, 2018-2033
Figure 2. Regional demand for Cellulose nanofibers, 2021
Figure 3. Schematic diagram of partial molecular structure of cellulose chain with numbering for carbon atoms and n= number of cellobiose repeating unit
Figure 4. Scale of cellulose materials
Figure 5. Types of nanocellulose
Figure 6. Relationship between different kinds of nanocelluloses
Figure 7. Various preparation methods for nanocellulose
Figure 8. TEM image of cellulose nanocrystals
Figure 9. CNC preparation
Figure 10. Extracting CNC from trees
Figure 11. CNC slurry
Figure 12. Bacterial nanocellulose shapes
Figure 13. SEM image of microfibrillated cellulose
Figure 14. Nanocellulose preparation methods and resulting materials
Figure 15. Production of nanocellulose from lignocellulosic biomass using enzymatic treatment (endoglucanases and xylanases) followed by mechanical treatment
Figure 16. EBI pretreatment combined with HPH for CNC production
Figure 17. Aruba 23
Figure 18. Dorayaki
Figure 19. ENASAVE NEXT
Figure 20. Flat4-KAEDE
Figure 21. GEL-KAYANO™
Figure 22. Hada care acty®
Figure 23. Hiteeth All in One Mouth Gel
Figure 24. HYPERNANO X series
Figure 25. Kirekira! toilet wipes
Figure 26. ONKYO® Scepter SC-3(B) 2-way Speaker System
Figure 27. Pioneer® SE-MONITOR5 Headphones
Figure 28. "Poise" series Super strong deodorant sheet
Figure 29. RUBURI Precursor Lubris for raw concrete pumping
Figure 30. SC-3 (B) speakers
Figure 31. SE-MONITOR5 headphones
Figure 32. "Skin Care Acty" series Adult diapers
Figure 33. Spingle Company sneakers
Figure 34. "SURISURI" Lotion
Figure 35. X9400 series
Figure 36. X Premium Sound Speaker Alps Alpine
Figure 37. CNF nameplate
Figure 38. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in composites
Figure 39. Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in composites, 2018-2033 (metric tons)
Figure 40. CNF mixed PLA (Poly Lactic Acid)
Figure 41. CNF resin products
Figure 42. Interior of NCV concept car
Figure 43. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in automotive
Figure 44. Interior of the NCV prototype
Figure 45. Global demand for nanocellulose in the automotive sector, 2018-2033 (metric tons)
Figure 46: Daio Paper's cellulose nanofiber material in doors and hood of race car
Figure 47: CNF composite
Figure 48: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins
Figure 49. CNF car engine cover developed in Japan Ministry of the Environment’s (MOE) Nano Cellulose Vehicle (NCV) Project
Figure 50. Comparison of nanofillers with supplementary cementitious materials and aggregates in concrete
Figure 51. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in building and construction
Figure 52. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in construction, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 53. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging
Figure 54. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the paper & board/packaging, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 55. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel
Figure 56. Asics GEL-KAYANO™ 25 running shoe
Figure 57. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in the textiles sector, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 58. CNF deodorant products
Figure 59. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare
Figure 60. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in biomedical and healthcare, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 61. Fibnano
Figure 62. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in hygiene and absorbents, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 63. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings
Figure 64. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paint and coatings, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 65. Hefcel-coated wood (left) and untreated wood (right) after 30 seconds flame test
Figure 66: Global demand for nanocellulose in in aerogels, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 67. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 68. Nanocellulose sponge developed by EMPA for potential applications in oil recovery
Figure 69. Applications of Cellulose nanofibers in filtration
Figure 70. Global demand for Cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 71. Multi-layered cross section of CNF-nw
Figure 72. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers
Figure 73. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the rheology modifiers market, 2018-2033 (tons)
Figure 74. "SURISURI" products
Figure 75. Foldable nanopaper antenna
Figure 76: Flexible electronic substrate made from CNF
Figure 77. Oji CNF transparent sheets
Figure 78. Electronic components using NFC as insulating materials
Figure 79: Anpoly cellulose nanofiber hydrogel
Figure 80. MEDICELLU™
Figure 81: Ashai Kasei CNF production process
Figure 82: Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet
Figure 83: Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric
Figure 84. CNF nonwoven fabric
Figure 85. Borregaard Chemcell CNF production process
Figure 86. Celfion membrane
Figure 87. Pressurized Hot Water Extraction
Figure 88. nanoforest products
Figure 89. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper CNF production process
Figure 90. nanoforest-S
Figure 91. nanoforest-PDP
Figure 92. nanoforest-MB
Figure 93. Daicel Corporation CNF production process
Figure 94. Celish
Figure 95. BELLOCEA™
Figure 96: Trunk lid incorporating CNF
Figure 97. Daio Paper CNF production process
Figure 98. ELLEX products
Figure 99. CNF-reinforced PP compounds
Figure 100. Kirekira! toilet wipes
Figure 101. Color CNF
Figure 102. DIC Products CNF production process
Figure 103. DKS Co. Ltd. CNF production process
Figure 104: Rheocrysta spray
Figure 105. DKS CNF products
Figure 106: CNF based on citrus peel
Figure 107. Citrus cellulose nanofiber
Figure 108. Imerys CNF production process
Figure 109. Photograph (a) and micrograph (b) of mineral/ MFC composite showing the high viscosity and fibrillar structure
Figure 110. Filler Bank CNC products
Figure 111. Water-repellent cellulose
Figure 112: Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE)
Figure 113: CNF products from Furukawa Electric
Figure 114. Granbio CNF production process
Figure 115: Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials
Figure 116. Non-aqueous CNF dispersion "Senaf" (Photo shows 5% of plasticizer)
Figure 117. HeiQ AeoniQ
Figure 118: CNF gel
Figure 119: Block nanocellulose material
Figure 120: CNF products developed by Hokuetsu
Figure 121. Kami Shoji CNF products
Figure 122. Dual Graft System
Figure 123: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins
Figure 124. Acrylic resin blended with modified CNF (fluid) and its molded product (transparent film), and image obtained with AFM (CNF 10wt% blended)
Figure 125: 0.3% aqueous dispersion of sulfated esterified CNF and dried transparent film (front side)
Figure 126. Kruger Biomaterials, Inc. CNF production process
Figure 127. BioFlex process
Figure 128. CNF deodorant
Figure 129. Chitin nanofiber product
Figure 130. Marusumi Paper cellulose nanofiber products
Figure 131. FibriMa cellulose nanofiber powder.318
Figure 132. Cellulomix production process
Figure 133. Nanobase versus conventional products
Figure 134. Uni-ball Signo UMN-307
Figure 135: CNF slurries
Figure 136. Range of CNF products
Figure 137: Nanocell serum product
Figure 138. Vatensel® product
Figure 139: Hydrophobization facilities for raw pulp
Figure 140: Mixing facilities for CNF-reinforced plastic
Figure 141. Nippon Paper CNF production process
Figure 142: Nippon Paper Industries’ adult diapers
Figure 143. All-resin forceps incorporating CNF
Figure 144. CNF paint product
Figure 145. CNF wet powder
Figure 146. CNF transparent film
Figure 147. Transparent CNF sheets
Figure 148. Oji Paper CNF production process
Figure 149. CNF clear sheets
Figure 150. Oji Holdings CNF polycarbonate product
Figure 151. Fluorene cellulose ® powder
Figure 152. A vacuum cleaner part made of cellulose fiber (left) and the assembled vacuum cleaner
Figure 153. Performance Biofilaments CNF production process
Figure 154. XCNF
Figure 155. Innventia CNF production process
Figure 156: Innventia AB movable nanocellulose demo plant
Figure 157. CNF insulation flat plates
Figure 158. Seiko PMC CNF production process
Figure 159. Manufacturing process for STARCEL
Figure 160. 3D printed cellulose shoe
Figure 161. Rubber soles incorporating CNF
Figure 162. CNF dispersion and powder from Starlite
Figure 163. Thales packaging incorporating Fibrease
Figure 164. Sugino Machine CNF production process
Figure 165. High Pressure Water Jet Process
Figure 166. 2 wt.% CNF suspension
Figure 167. BiNFi-s Dry Powder
Figure 168. BiNFi-s Dry Powder and Propylene (PP) Complex Pellet
Figure 169. Silk nanofiber (right) and cocoon of raw material
Figure 170. SVILOSA AD CNC products
Figure 171. Silver / CNF composite dispersions
Figure 172. CNF/nanosilver powder
Figure 173: Comparison of weight reduction effect using CNF
Figure 174: CNF resin products
Figure 175. University of Maine CNF production process
Figure 176. US Forest Service Products Laboratory CNF production process
Figure 177: Flexible electronic substrate made from CNF
Figure 178. VTT 100% bio-based stand-up pouches
Figure 179. VTT CNF production process
Figure 180: HefCel-coated wood (left) and untreated wood (right) after 30 seconds flame test
Figure 181: Bio-based barrier bags prepared from Tempo-CNF coated bio-HDPE film
Figure 182. S-CNF in powder form
Figure 183. Zelfo Technology GmbH CNF production process

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Aichemist Metal Inc.
  • ANPOLY, Inc.
  • Asahi Kasei Corporation
  • Azul Energy
  • Beijing Ding Sheng Xiong Di Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Betulium Oy
  • BIO-LUTIONS International AG
  • Biotecam
  • Birla Cellulose
  • Blue BioFuels, Inc.
  • Borregaard ChemCell
  • Cass Materials Pty Ltd
  • Ceapro, Inc.
  • Cellfion AB
  • CELLiCON B.V.
  • Cellucomp Ltd
  • Cellutech AB (Stora Enso)
  • Centre Technique du Papier (CTP)
  • CH Bioforce
  • Chemkey Advanced Materials Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
  • Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.
  • Circular Systems
  • CNNT
  • CreaFill Fibers Corporation
  • Daicel Corporation
  • DaikyoNishikawa Corporation
  • Daio Paper Corporation
  • Daishowa Paper Products Co. Ltd.
  • Daito Kasei Kogyo Co.
  • Denso Corporation
  • DIC
  • DKS Co. Ltd.
  • Earth Recycle Co., Ltd.
  • Ehime Paper Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
  • Evolgene Genomics SL
  • 525 Solutions, Inc.
  • Fiberlean Technologies
  • Fillerbank Limited
  • FineCell Sweden AB
  • Freyzein
  • Fuji Pigment Co., Ltd.
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd
  • Gen Corporation
  • Glamarium OÜ Technologies
  • Granbio Technologies
  • GreenNano Technologies Inc.
  • GS Alliance Co. Ltd.
  • Guilin Qihong Technology
  • Hansol Paper., Ltd.
  • Harvest Nano, Inc.
  • Hattori Shoten K.K.
  • HeiQ Materials AG
  • Hexa Chemical Co. Ltd./Nature Gift
  • Hokuetsu Toyo Fibre Co., Ltd.
  • i-Compology Corporation
  • Inspidere B.V.
  • InventWood
  • Ioncell
  • The Japan Steel Works Ltd
  • JeNaCell GmbH Evonik
  • Kami Shoji Company
  • Kao Corporation
  • Klabin S.A.
  • KOS 21
  • KRI, Inc.
  • Kruger Biomaterials, Inc.
  • Lenzing AG
  • LIST Technology AG
  • Lixea
  • Maniwa Biochemical
  • Marine Nanofiber Co., Ltd.
  • Marusumi Paper Company Limited
  • Marutomi Seishi Co., Ltd.
  • Masuko Sangyo Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation/Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited
  • Mizuno Kinzoku Shoji Co., Ltd.
  • Mori Machinery Co., Ltd.
  • Moorim P&P
  • MOVIC AMT Co., Ltd.
  • NANOGRAFI Co. Inc
  • National Research Company
  • Natural Friend
  • Nature Costech Co., Ltd.
  • Nature Gifts Co., Ltd.
  • Nikken Housing System
  • Nippon Paper Group, Inc.
  • Nippon Shizai Co., Ltd
  • Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
  • Norske Skog ASA
  • Ocean TuniCell AS
  • Oita CELENA Co., Ltd.
  • Omura Paint Co., Ltd.
  • Onkyo Corporation
  • Oji Holdings Corporation
  • Orange Fiber S.r.l.
  • Organic Disposables
  • Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.
  • Panasonic Production Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Performance BioFilaments Inc
  • PhotoCide Protection, Inc.
  • Releaf Paper
  • Rengo Co., Ltd.
  • Ripro Corporation
  • Rise Innventia AB
  • Risho Kogyo Co. Ltd.
  • Sanwa Kako Co. Ltd
  • Sappi Limited
  • SaXcell BV
  • Seiko PMC Corporation
  • Sharp Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.
  • Simplifyber, Inc.
  • Shinwa Kako KK
  • Spinnova Oyj
  • Starlite Co., Ltd.
  • Stora Enso Oyj
  • Sugino Machine Limited
  • Suzano (Woodspin)
  • Svilosa AD
  • Take Cite Co., Ltd.
  • Taiyo Holdings Co Ltd
  • Tianjon Haojia Cellulose Co., Ltd.
  • Tentok Paper Co. Ltd.
  • Toagosei Co. Ltd.
  • Tokushu Tokai Paper Co., Ltd.
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
  • Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
  • Toyota Boshoku Corporation
  • TPS, Inc.
  • TS Tech Co., Ltd.
  • Ube Industries, Ltd.
  • Unitika Co., Ltd.
  • University of Maine Process Development Center
  • UPM Biocomposites
  • US Forest Products Laboratory (FPL)
  • Valmet OYJ
  • VERDE Nanomaterials, Inc.
  • Verso Corporation
  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
  • Weidmann Fiber Technology
  • Xylocel Oy
  • Yokohama Bio Frontier, Inc.
  • Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.
  • Yoshikawakuni Plastics Industries Co., Ltd.
  • Zelfo Technology GmbH
  • Zeoform
  • Zhejiang Jinjiahao Green Nanomaterial Co., Ltd.
  • ZoepNano Sdn. Bhd

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