Biobased Adhesives--The Trend of the Future

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Overview and Key Research Highlights
  • Adhesives--Introduction
  • Overview--Biobased Adhesives
  • Comparing Soy-Based Adhesives and Petroleum-Based Adhesives

2 TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUNDER

• Biobased Adhesives
  • Adhesives--Definition; Key Properties; and Classification
  • Types of Adhesives
• Application Analysis
  • Medical and Transportation Applications
  • Packaging and Electronics Applications
  • Wood Applications
  • Construction Applications

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Technology Drivers and Restraints
  • Technology Drivers
  • Technology Challenges
• Competing Technologies & Regulatory Framework
  • Competing Technologies for Biobased Adhesives
  • Regulatory Framework
• Industry Analysis
  • Emerging Importance of Biobased Adhesives
  • Environment Angle to Biobased Adhesives
  • Industry Trends

4 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS

• Plant-Based and Animal-Based Adhesives
  • Corporate Level
  • Academia Level
• Notable Developments and Key Research Findings
  • Adhesive Obtained From Soybean Acting as a Mussel -- USA
  • Mussel Protein-Based Adhesive Systems--USA
  • Trends in Eco-Efficient Adhesives--France
  • Naturalock Urethane-Based Foam Adhesive--USA
  • EcoSphere Starch-Based Adhesives--USA
  • Low-Cost Soy-Based Adhesives--USA
  • Adhesives Derived from Blue Mussel (Mytilus Edulis)-- USA
  • High Performance and Eco-friendly Bio-based Adhesives-- USA
  • Key Research Highlights

5 PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS

• Recent Patents
  • US Patents
  • Patents--Rest of the World
• Key Contacts
  • Academia
  • Corporate Sector

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Critical Reference Tables
  • Total Wood Production--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total Wood Consumption--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total Wood-Based Panel Production--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total Plywood Production--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total Plymouth Consumption--World (2002 to 2012)