2011 Plastics Research Review

BCC Research
January 1, 2012
206 Pages - SKU: WA6727321
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Countries covered: North America

The global market for electroactive polymers was $1.9 billion in 2010 and is expected to be about $2.1 billion in 2011. It is forecast to grow to over $3 billion by 2016 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.

The global market for applications of wood-plastic composites, cellulosic plastics, plastic lumber and natural fiber composites is estimated at about 2.4 million metric tons in 2011. By 2016, it is estimated at nearly 4.6 million metric tons and rising at a CAGR of 13.8%.

The North American fiber-reinforced plastic/composite market is estimated at 2.7 billion pounds in 2010 and is expected to increase to about 3.1 billion by 2015, reflecting a 2.8% CAGR.



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2011 PLASTICS RESEARCH REVIEW

INTRODUCTION

Few materials are as versatile or omnipresent as plastic. From basic food and product packaging, to advanced applications in medical and healthcare applications, plastics are pervasive in modern life.

The variety of topics listed below speaks to the diverse use of plastics. In many respects, control over plastics can be seen as a bridge between the early Industrial Revolution and the upcoming promise of the new generation of nanomaterials beginning to emerge.

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