Bio-based Adhesives: Technology and IP Analysis

Description

Efforts to Improve Bio-based Adhesives' Strength, Water Resistance, and Economic Viability Drive R&D Efforts.

The adhesives industry is evolving, attributed to the stricter implementation of government regulations for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the ban on toxic chemicals in adhesive manufacturing, and the rising consumer demand for sustainable products. In line with these transformative trends, adhesive manufacturers aim to offer sustainable solutions while moving toward sustainable production and consumption processes to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

This Frost & Sullivan study identifies and analyzes innovation in adhesives derived from sustainable sources. The bio-based adhesives the study covers are plant-based adhesives, bio-based polymer adhesives, and other bio-based adhesives (including bio-inspired adhesives and microalgae-derived adhesives).

Bio-based adhesives impart lower mechanical and chemical performance than synthetic adhesives. A lot of the research centers on the incorporation of functionalized nanomaterials and natural fibers, at the nanoscale, to improve bio-adhesives' characteristics and performance. Research is driven by stakeholders trying to find innovative approaches to address the challenges associated with bio-based adhesives, which will boost these adhesives' share and take the market from nascency to global commercial-scale deployment.

Key Discussion Points:

Factors driving bio-based adhesives' development and adoption
Overview of bio-based adhesive types
Technology analysis, highlighting technical parameters, raw materials, R&D efforts, advantages and disadvantages, and technology readiness level
Application outlook, including comparative assessment for the adoption of bio-based adhesives across various industries
Stakeholder activities, emphasizing key focus areas of innovation
Intellectual property analysis
Growth opportunities

Product Code: DAAB

Strategic Imperatives

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The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Bio-based Adhesives Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology

Growth Opportunity Analysis

Scope of Analysis
Research Scope
Strict Regulations and Rising Consumer Demand for Sustainable Solutions are Encouraging the Transition from Conventional to Bio-based Adhesives
Key Challenges to be Addressed for the Successful Adoption of Bio-based Adhesives
Selection Criteria for Bio-based Adhesives
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Geographic Outlook: Trends Supporting Bio-based Adhesives' Development

Technology Snapshot

Plant-based Adhesive Developers are Improving Adhesives' Mechanical Characteristics
Starch-based Adhesives' Poor Water Resistance can Hinder its Adoption
Soy-based Adhesives are the Most Widely Researched among Protein-based Adhesives
Starch-based Adhesives' High Adhesive Bond Strength Drives Interest in Them
Plant-based Adhesives: Comparative Analysis
Bio-based Polymer Adhesive Developers are Increasing Adhesives' Functionality and Bond Strength
Good Resistance to Water and Moisture Allows Natural Rubber-based Adhesives to Operate Efficiently in Wet Environments
Natural Rubber-based Adhesives Deliver the Highest Adhesive Bond Strength among Bio-based Polymer Adhesives
Bio-based Polymer Adhesives: Comparative Analysis
High Compatibility with Different Substrates Drives Bio-inspired and Microalgae-derived Adhesive Developments
Manufacturing Complexities Hinder Bioinspired Adhesives' Development
Microalgae-derived Adhesives are Gaining Interest among Researchers due to their High Adhesive Strength, Easy Availability, and Low Cost
Microfibrillated Cellulose is Being Researched as a Reinforcing Material for Bio-based Adhesives
Nanomaterials can Improve Bio-based Adhesives' Physiomechanical Properties

Application Outlook

Bio-based Adhesives: Application Outlook
Bio-based Adhesives' Ability to Address Industry Needs and Challenges
Plant-based Protein Adhesives are Gaining Traction across End-user Industries
Polyvinyl Alcohol Adhesives are Being Researched for Healthcare Applications
High Compatibility of Other Bio-based Adhesives is Likely to Drive their Adoption

Intellectual Property Landscape

China Dominates Bio-based Adhesive Patent Filling Activity
Research Academia Drives Bio-based Adhesive R&D
Key Focus Areas of Top Assignees by Material Type
Plant-based Adhesive Patent Filing Activity is Being Translated to Commercialization
Polyvinyl Alcohols are the Most Researched Materials among Bio-based Polymer Adhesives
Patent Filing Activity for Reinforced Materials has been Steady over the Past 5 Years

Innovation Ecosystem

Academia are Focusing on Finding New Approaches to Bio-based Adhesive Development
Adhesive Manufacturers' Recent Innovation Emphasizes Increasing Bio-based Content in Product Offerings
Market Participants are Focusing on Maximizing Product Penetration across Industries
Bio-based Adhesives: Global Funding and Investment Snapshot, 2020-2023
Partnerships and Collaborations Focus on New Technology and Product Development

Growth Opportunity Universe

Growth Opportunity 1: Using Functionalized Nanomaterials to Improve Bio-based Adhesives' Functional Characteristics
Growth Opportunity 2: Exploring Synthetic Routes to Develop Bio-based Adhesives
Growth Opportunity 3: Researching Value-added Benefits for Bio-based Adhesives in Healthcare Applications

Appendix

Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): Explanation

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