Nanocellulose

• This report highlights the significance of cellulose, especially in its micro- and nanoscale forms, as a renewable, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly biopolymer.
• As industries and consumers increasingly seek sustainable and eco-friendly materials, cellulose-based materials, particularly Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) and Nanocellulose (NC), have gained significant attention.
• Micro- and nanocellulose find applications in various industries, including composites, packaging, medicine, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, paints, and coatings.
• This report underscores the growing importance of micro- and nanocellulose as sustainable and versatile materials with applications across diverse industries, driven by the demand for eco-friendly alternatives and the depletion of non-renewable resources.

• Food waste is a global problem with approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food wasted each year throughout the food lifecycle – from the farm to food manufacturers and households.
• Across the food supply chain, Australians waste around 7.6 million tonnes of food each year.
• In a recent study published in Bioresource Technology Reports, we have found a way to use food waste for making a versatile material known as nanocellulose.

Mixing waste with bacteria

• Some types of nanocellulose production also use a chemical process that produces unwanted waste byproducts.
• By contrast, our new approach uses just food waste and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) – something you may be familiar with as a kombucha starter.
• We used a runny waste liquid known as acid whey from a local cheese manufacturer in Melbourne, Australia.
• Over four days as our mixture fermented, the bacteria worked to create nanocellulose material which floated to the top.

A growing market

• Demand for nanocellulose is growing worldwide.
• The global market was valued at US$0.4 billion in 2022 (A$0.6bn) and is expected to grow to US$2 billion by 2030 (A$3.1bn).
• This growth is in part due to how we can use nanocellulose instead of petroleum-based and other non-renewable materials in things like packaging.

Efficient circular economy

• A circular economy attempts to minimise waste and extend the lifecycle of products for as long as possible.
• Our study demonstrates an efficient circular economy approach for upcycling a dairy industry waste product into sustainable nanocellulose.
• Read more:
  Explainer: What is a circular economy?

• Analysis of the current market for nanotech/nanomaterials-enabled products and forecasts and market outlook to 2033, by metric tons and revenues.
• Carbon nanomaterials, quantum dots, metal and metal oxide nanomaterials and other nanomaterials) in terms of volume (MT).
• Assessment of end user markets for nanotechnology and Engineered nanomaterials including market drivers and trends, applications, market opportunity, market challenges and application and product developer profiles.
• Unique assessment tools for the nanomaterials market, end user applications, economic impact, addressable markets and market challenges to provide the complete picture of where the real commercial opportunities in nanotechnology and nanomaterials are.

• DUBLIN, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Growth Opportunities for Nanomaterials in Healthcare, Packaging and Filtration" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
• This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine highlights technology developments related to nanomaterials, additives, bioprinting, and membrane separation process that can be used in healthcare, F&B and personal care industries.
• It also highlights innovations that can help in increasing the efficiency of oil and gas operations.
• Innovations in Nanomaterials in Healthcare, Packaging and Filtration
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