Bioplastics

Table of Contents

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Overview
    • 1. Overview
    • 2. Global Technology Highlights (North America; Europe; Asia)
  • 2. Scope and Methodology
    • 1. Scope
    • 2. Methodology
    • 3. Bioplastics Webwatch Directory
• 2. Bioplastics Introduction (North America; Europe; Asia)
  • 1. Biopolymers
    • 1. Overview
    • 2. Development of Bioplastics
  • 2. Life Cycle
    • 1. Life Cycle Analysis
    • 2. Life Cycle Design
  • 3. Legislation
    • 1. European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
    • 2. Amended German Packaging Ordinance Encourages Biopackaging
    • 3. Japan's Container and Wrapping Recycling Law
    • 4. Green Procurement Law
    • 5. US Government Support
    • 6. Nongovernmental Organizations
  • 4. Degradability Certification
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Biodegradable Products Institute
    • 3. DIN Certco
    • 4. AVI Certest
    • 5. GreenPla Designation in Japan
• 3. Bioplastics Technology and Applications Viewpoint (North America; Europe; Asia)
  • 1. Bioplastics Development Snapshot
    • 1. Bioplastics Applications Continue Growth Trajectory
    • 2. Bioplastics Materials Evolving
  • 2. Compostable Packaging Applications
    • 1. Dissolving Thermoformed Chocolate Tray
    • 2. Wave by Mater-Bi
    • 3. Corrosion Protecting Biodegradable Film
  • 3. Compostable Food Service
    • 1. Total Bioplastic Food Service Package
    • 2. Biodegradable Cutlery for Defense Logistics
  • 4. Textile-Based Bioproducts
    • 1. A New Sustainable Bioplastic
    • 2. Corn-Derived Sorona Textile
  • 5. Consumer Products
    • 1. Cornstarch-Based DVD
    • 2. NEC's Biodegradable Computer Case
  • 6. Automotive Applications
    • 1. Bio-Based Materials in Vehicles - DamilerChrysler
    • 2. Opel and Citro�E Reinforced Flax Applications
  • 7. Medical Applications
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. PLA and PHB-Based Immunological Test Systems
    • 3. Bioplastics for Medical Gloves
• 4. Bioplastics Materials Technology Adoption (North America; Europe; Asia)
  • 1. Biodegradable and Non Petroleum-Based Polymers
    • 1. Environmental Impact Reducing Plastics
    • 2. Petroleum Dependence Reducing Plastics
  • 2. Genetically Modified Biomolecules
    • 1. Pathway Engineering of Microorganisms
    • 2. Pathway Engineering Steps to Implementation
  • 3. Polyhydroxy-Alkanoates (PHA)
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. PHAs through Metabolic Pathways
    • 3. PHAs through Nonfood Crops
  • 4. Polylactides (PLAs)
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. NatureWorks PLA
  • 5. Starch-Derived Plastics
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Starch Foamed Bioplastic
    • 3. Bioplastic Starch/Polymer Blends
  • 6. Other Biobase-Derived Polymers
    • 1. Sorona Polyester
    • 2. Soyol; Bio-Based Polyurethane Component
  • 7. Biopolymer Blends; Alloys; and Copolymers
    • 1. PLA Eastar Bio Blends
    • 2. PHB/PHBV Bioblends
  • 8. Bio-Based Compounded and Filled Products
    • 1. High Fiber Filled Compounds
    • 2. Natural Fiber Reinforcements
    • 3. Flame Resistant PLA Resin
  • 9. Renewable Resource Stock Shapes
    • 1. Polylactic Acid; New Generic Fiber
    • 2. Bio-Based Soy Plastic Powder Coating
• 5. Bioplastics Technology and Market Assessment (North America; Europe; Asia)
  • 1. Bioplastics Strategy Introduction
    • 1. Drivers for Bioplastics
    • 2. Business Landscape for Bioplastics
    • 3. Major Bioplastics Developers
  • 2. Major Bioplastics Company Strategies
    • 1. Metabolix's Microbial Biofactories
    • 2. NatureWorks Targets PLA Applications
  • 3. Bioplastics Fabricated Product Strategies
    • 1. Biodegradable Orthopaedic Fixation Implants
    • 2. Vertically Integrated Soyol Producer
    • 3. High Growth Bio-Based Metal Protective Packaging
• 6. Plastics Company Sourceguide and Glossary
  • 1. Plastics Company Sourceguide (North America; Europe; Asia)
    • 1. Plastics Company Sourceguide (North America; Europe; Asia)
  • 2. Bioplastics Glossary
    • 1. Bioplastics Glossary
• 7. Frost & Sullivan Science and Technology Awards
  • 1. Technology Innovation Award
    • 1. Award Description
    • 2. Award Recipient
  • 2. Technology Leadership Award
    • 1. Award Description
    • 2. Award Recipient
  • 3. Excellence in Technology Award
    • 1. Award Description
    • 2. Award Recipient
• 8. Critical Reference Tables
  • 1. Decision Support Database Tables
    • 1. Car Production Worldwide (1999-2006)
    • 2. Bus Production Worldwide (1999-2006)
    • 3. Total Vehicle Production Worldwide (1996-2004)