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Global Analysis of Opportunities for the Chemicals and Materials Industry
27-Dec-2011
Global
Market Research
M739-01-00-00-00
CM00534-GL-MR_09951
The concept of competition between natural and synthetic chemicals has a long history. Today, crude oil forms the largest feedstock material for the chemical industry in terms of volume. Currently, an enormous amount of work is being done by the chemical industry to develop both new bio-based chemicals and new bio-based routes to existing chemicals. The aim of this study is to bring together many of the most recent happenings in the market for bio-based chemicals into a more holistic and coherent analysis. It will, therefore, be most valuable to chemical companies that are in the process of formulating their own strategy for using bio-based chemicals.
Summary of Key Findings
- A Market for Which All Chemical Companies Must Have a Strategy
Introduction
- Introduction to Bio-based Chemicals
- Value Chain for Bio-based Chemicals
Mega Trends
- Impact of Mega Trends on Bio-based Chemicals
- Impact of Sustainability Trends
Different Types of Bio-based Product
- Categorising Bio-based Products
Introduction
Carbohydrate Feedstocks
Other Bio-based Feedstocks
- Introduction to Feedstock Trends
Construction and Utilities
Food; Drug and Cosmetics
Transportation
Introduction to Value Chain Optimisation
Case Studies of Value Chain Scenarios
Segmentation by Building Block Size
Getting Bio-based Chemicals to the Market
Competitive Conclusions
Product Conclusions
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Brian Balmer |
| Industries | Chemicals and Materials |
| WIP Number | M739-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |