Report: Biopolymers TOC

Research Scope and Methodology
- Research Scope and Segmentation
- Research Methodology
Research Overview
- Technology and Application Overview
- Key Findings

Biopolymers--A Primer
- From Polymers to Biopolymers
- Snapshot of Biopolymer Synthesis Techniques
Types of Biopolymers
- Key Biopolymers for Industrial Applications
- Key Biopolymers for Medical Applications

Snapshot of Industrial Applications
- Traditional Plastics versus Bioplastics
- Industrial Applications of Bioplastics
Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
- Technology Drivers
- Technology Restraints and Challenges
Overview of R&D and Trends in the Biopolymer Industry
- Overview of Bioplastics R&D for Industrial Applications
- Application Assessment for PLA; PHA; and TPS
- Industry Trends
Assessment of Key Developments
- Biobased Resins--Growing Demand in Many Industries--USA
- Enabling Cost-Effective Bioplastic Production--USA
- A Foray into Developing Starch-Based Biopolymers and Bioplastics--Finland
- Biobased Resin for Food Packaging--USA
- Biodegradable Cellulose-Based Films in Packaging--UK
- Bioplastics for Electronic Applications--Japan
- Developing Bioplastics from Corn--USA
- Nanocomposite Films--Improving PLA-Based Products--Denmark
- Proteins as a Source of Bioplastics--USA
- Bio-Flex Biograde and Fibrolon for Varying Applications--Germany
- Bioplastics for Automobiles--Japan
- Bioplastics for the Food Packaging Industry--USA
- Developing Bioplast Films--Germany

Snapshot of Applications and Properties of Advanced Medical Biopolymers
- Key Properties of Biopolymers for Medical Applications
- Key Applications of Advanced Medical Biopolymers
Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
- Technology and Industry Drivers
- Technology; Industry Roadblocks; and Challenges
Assessment of Application Trends of Selective Biopolymers in the Medical Sector
- Lactic Acid-Derived Polymers
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
- Hydrogels and Responsive Biopolymers
Strategic Evaluation of the Competitive Landscape
- SWOT Analysis for Biopolymers in a Medical Environment
- Impact of Regulations on Biopolymers for Medical Applications
- Biopolymers for Medical Applications--Current Trends and Future Prospects (Analyst Insights)
Global Assessment of Key Developments
- From Genetic to Device Engineering--Creating Milestones in Biomaterial Production--USA
- Novel Biopolymer Beads for Diverse Applications--UK
- Bio (Collagen)-Matrix Implant--Empowering Ophthalmic Surgeries--Taiwan
- From Bacillus to Hyaluronic Acid--An Unorthodox Production--Denmark
- Bioactive Protein Polymers--Redefining Biomaterial Success --USA
- Responsive Biopolymers--A Radical Approach to Medical Imaging and Drug Delivery--UK
- DNA Hydrogels--From Biomolecules to Biomaterials--USA
- Novel Bioactive Cement Scaffolds to Revolutionize Bone Engineering--USA
- Injectable Hydrogels for Targeted Therapeutics--Singapore

Key Developers--Industrial Biopolymers
- Companies
- Universities and Research Organizations
Key Developers--Advanced Medical Biopolymers
- Corporate Contacts
- Academic Contacts

Database Tables
- Corn Production (1999-2006)
- Consumption Expenditure on Food; Beverages; and Tobacco (1999-2006)
- Government Healthcare Expenditure in Biomaterials (1999-2006)
- Global Percentage Pharmaceutical R&D Expenditure (1999-2006)

Biopolymers