THE FUTURE OF GREEN ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - Market Forecasts to 2017

THE FUTURE OF GREEN ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - Market Forecasts to 2017 published by Pira International in December, 2009. This report price starts from US $ 5425.

Introduction

Abstract

REPORT SUMMARY

Green adhesives are products that have environmentally friendly properties, contain low volatile organic compounds and are manufactured in an environmentally friendly process, from sustainable raw materials. In 2007, the total world demand for adhesives and sealants was 26 billion lbs, of which natural adhesives were 1.3 billion lbs. The Future of Green Adhesives and Sealants for Industrial Applications provides in-depth analysis of the current and future demand for green adhesives and sealants to 2017. It assesses the latest technologies and the drivers shaping the future of the industry. With market forecasts broken down by adhesive type, end use and geographic region, this report provides the complete guide to green adhesives and sealants.

FIND OUT ABOUT

• The future of green adhesives to 2017
• Green adhesives markets by adhesive type, end use and region
• Major drivers and barriers
• Technology developments in green adhesives

METHODOLOGY

The Future of Green Adhesives and Sealants for Industrial Applications is based on an in-depth combination of primary and secondary research. Primary research involved personal interviews conducted with selected experts in the adhesives industry. Secondary research was based on extensive desk research of industry journals and magazines, conference proceedings, information from university, government and corporate agencies, and professional societies.

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• Detailed analysis of the shape of the industry over a ten-year period with forecasts to 2017
• Quantitative and comprehensive market data and forecasts for the global green adhesives industry
• In-depth market analysis broken down by adhesive type, end use and geographic region

HOW WILL THIS MARKET INTELLIGENCE REPORT BENEFIT YOU?

• Keep abreast of the latest technologies and market developments and the opportunities they afford
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change
• Get the complete picture of the shape of the green adhesives industry with forecasts to 2017 to help plan your business strategy

WHO SHOULD BUY THIS REPORT?

• Raw material suppliers
• Adhesives and sealants manufacturers
• Packaging converters
• Adhesives and sealants end-users
• Industry consultants and analysts

WHAT' S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

• One hard copy of report couriered to you (see order form for postage costs) on publication date
• CD-Rom with searchable PDF
• Global intranet licence allowing everyone in your organisation electronic access to the study

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION AND

METHODOLOGY

• Objective
• Scope
• Definitions
• Methodology
• Report Outline

Fundamentals of the Adhesive Industry

• The Overall Adhesives and Sealants Market
• Adhesive Formulation

The Greening of the Adhesives Industry

• Value propositions to going green
  • Prevention of pollution
  • Consumption of energy
  • Efficient use of resources
  • Meeting regulations and standards
• Multiple greenways are possible
• Expanding market for synthetic petroleum
• The "new" concept for green chemistry
• Adhesives produced from renewable raw materials
• Indirect environmental impact of adhesives

Natural Origin of Adhesives

• Production methods - the biorefinery
• Common natural adhesives
• Resurgence of interest
• A short history of natural adhesives
• Production of natural polymers and adhesives: current and forecast
  • Naturally occurring adhesives as a hedge against petroleum-based products
  • Adhesive demand
  • Regional supply factor: availability of feedstock
  • Regional supply factor: intellectual property

Starch Derivatives

• Pure and modified starch
  • Source
  • Processing
  • Properties
  • Markets
• Dextrin
  • Source and processing
  • Properties
  • Markets
• Advances in starch-derived adhesives

Cellulosic Derivatives

• Source and processing
• Properties and type
• Markets
• Cellulose adhesive development

Other Plant Derivatives

• Proteins
  • Soy-based adhesives - a centre of attention
  • Developments of other protein-based adhesives
• Oils
  • Vegetable oil as polymer building blocks
  • Bioderived polyurethanes
  • Other polymers derived from plant oil
• Natural gum adhesives

Tree Resins and By-Products

• Lignin
  • Markets
  • Developments
• Tannin
  • Markets
  • Developments

Natural Rubber

• Source
• Processing
• Properties
• Markets
• Development activity

Advanced Biopolymers - Future Adhesives from Fermentation and Microbial Processes

• Is biopolymer development for plastics a precursor to their development as adhesives?
• Polylactic acid
  • Adhesive development
  • Market development
• Bacterial polyesters
• 3-Hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP)
• Other bacterial polymers for adhesives

Additives for Adhesives

• Reduction in VOCs and other harmful components
  • Industrial solvent market
  • Maximising solvent efficiency
  • Bio-based solvents
• Plasticisers
• Tackifiers
• Waxes
• Fillers and viscosity modifiers
  • Cellulose fibres
  • Rheology modifiers for waterborne adhesives
• The use of additives to improve the properties of biopolymer-based adhesives
• Air as an additive

Other Green Adhesive Strategies

• Compostable or biodegradable adhesives
  • Starch-based biodegradable adhesives
  • Biodegradable polyesters
  • Other biodegradable polymers
• Adhesives that release on command
  • Removable adhesives for non-structural applications
  • Removable structural adhesives
• Product design
  • Weight reduction
  • Alternative energy products

Markets : Current and Future

• Overall global and regional markets
• Markets for green adhesives
• Markets by type of product
• Opportunities by end-use sector
  • Packaging
  • Building and construction
  • Woodworking
  • Other sectors

Technology Forecast

• Conventional green adhesives
  • Improvements in waterborne adhesives
  • Improvements in hot melt adhesives
• Advanced bio-based adhesives
  • Raw material suppliers' responsibility
  • Adhesive formulators' responsibility
  • Companies and stakeholders
  • Future scenario studies
  • Biopolymer adhesive market conclusions

Tables and figures

• Market sectors considered in the report
• Adhesive and sealant demand in North America and Europe by country
• Growth rates in adhesive and sealants demand by region, 2007 17 (billion lbs)
• Distribution of the global adhesive and sealant industry by end-use sector and product group
• Principles of green chemistry
• Adhesive sources based on natural products
• Properties of natural organic adhesives from renewable plant feedstock
• Estimated EU potential of major renewable raw material-based products
• Global status for use of natural-based adhesives
• Typical uses and features of established natural adhesives
• Starch-based adhesive characteristics
• Principal end uses of starch and dextrin adhesives
• Description of common dextrin adhesives
• Cellulose-based adhesive characteristics
• Characteristics of other plant derivatives
• Soybean potential as a binder and adhesive in wood composites
• Major ingredients in polyurethane adhesives and sealants

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