Biodegradable Polymers: Market ReportBiodegradable polymers have experienced strong growth over the last three years and are set to make further inroads into markets traditionally dominated by conventional thermoplastics in future. Four main classes of biodegradable polymers are analysed in this report, polylactic acid (PLA), starch-based polymers, synthetic biodegradable polymers, such as aromatic aliphatic co-polyesters, and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). The report analyses their key performance properties, applications development, market drivers and future prospects. Each product section also contains an estimate of market size by world region and end use market, plus forecasts to 2010. There is also an analysis of key suppliers and their products. |
Contents
Introduction | |
Overview of Biodegradable Polymers 11 | |
The Global Biodegradable Polymers Market | |
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The StarchBased Biodegradable Polymer Market | |
The Polylactic Acid Biodegradable Polymers Market | |
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Market Opportunities for Biodegradable Polymers | |
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