Nanofibers for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications A Techno-Commercial Report

Centre for Knowledge Management of Nanoscience & Technology(A Project of ARCI, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)12-5-32/8, Vijayapuri Colony, Tarnaka, Secunderabad-500 017, A.P., India

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December 2013

Drug delivery

Molecular Filtration

Cosmetics

Medical Implants

Biosensors

Tissue Engineering

Medical Textiles

Wound Healing

A comprehensive techno-commercial report overviewing the potential of nanofibers in biomedical and healthcare applications with a focus on materials, fabrication techniques, latest technological developments/trends, applications and products, as well as a detailed global market scenario.

80 companiES profilEd including

• 3-D Matrix Medical Technology • Boston Scientific Corporation • Clearbridge Nanomedics Pte Ltd. • Covidian plc • Donaldson Company, Inc. • DuPont de Nemours and Company • Early Warning Inc. • Elmarco s.r.o. • FibeRio Technology Corporation • Finetex EnE, Inc • Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA • Hollingsworth & Vose Company • Irema-Filter Gmbh • Japan Vilene Company, Ltd. • Johns Manville Corporation • Marine Polymer Technologies, Inc.

• Metpro Technologies LLC • Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. • Nano Technics Co. Ltd. • Nanofiber Solutions • Nanosys Inc. • NANOVAL GmbH & Co. KG • Neotherix Ltd. • Nicast Ltd. • NOLabs AB • Organogenesis Inc. • PARDAM s.r.o • Polyremedy, Inc. • Pyrograf Products, Inc • Smith & Nephew plc

Who Should buy thiS rEport

• Nanofiber manufacturers and suppliers

• Nanofiber-based biomedical application developers and product manufacturers

• Nanofiber process equipment manufacturers and suppliers

• Corporate strategists, policy advisors and government agencies

• R&D organizations and universities working in the area of nanofibers

• Consultants and analysts

• Investors and funding agencies

rEport highlightS

• A comprehensive review of technical aspects related to types of materials, fabrication techniques and available commercial technologies for the fabrication of nanofibers

• Overview of potential biomedical applications of nanofibers and various nanofiber-based commercial products in the biomedical and healthcare sector

• A detailed market overview by material type, biomedical applications and geographical regions

• An in-depth literature and patent analyses to assess the worldwide scientific and technological advances made in the application areas of nanofibers for biomedical and healthcare sector

• Profiles of leading global players involved in the development and commercialization of nanofibers as well as nanofiber-based application developers in biomedical and healthcare sector

tablE of contEntS

Executive Summary

1. Overview

1.1. Key Takeaways

1.2. Study Goals and Objectives

1.3. Research Methodology

1.4. Introduction to Nanofibers

1.4.1. Theoretical Background and History

1.4.2. Key Features

1.4.3. Applications

1.4.4. Industry and Market Overview

2. Scientific and Technological Aspects

2.1. Materials Used for Nanofiber Fabrication

2.2. Techniques for Nanofiber Fabrication

2.3. Processing of Nanofibers

2.4. Properties and Characterization of Nanofibers

2.5. Technological Issues and Critical Challenges

3. Biomedical and Healthcare Applications

3.1. Tissue Engineering

3.2. Wound Dressing /Healing

3.3. Drug Delivery Systems

3.4. Biosensors

3.5. Medical Devices/Implants

3.6. Medical Filtration Media

3.7. Cosmetics/ Personal Care

3.8. Nanofiber-based Commercial Products

4. Literature and Patent Analysis

4.1. Global Overview of Literature

4.1.1. Year Wise Publication Trends

4.1.2. Geographic Distribution

4.1.3. Publication Trend by Institutes & Organizations

4.1.4. Contribution of Funding Agencies

4.1.5. The Top 10 Highly Cited Research Publications

4.1.6. Technical Analysis

4.2. Global Overview of Patents

4.2.1. Year Wise Trend Analysis of Patenting Activity

4.2.2. Geographic and Priority Country Wise Distribution

4.2.3. Top Assignees and Research Focus Areas

4.2.4. Technology Focus

4.2.5. Corporate Patents Landscape

4.2.6. Key Patents

5. Market Overview

5.1. Global Nanofibers Market for Biomedical Applications

5.1.1. Demand and Supply

5.1.2. Market by Materials Type

5.2. Global Market by Biomedical Applications

5.3. Global Nanofiber-enabled Biomedical Market: Trends & Forecasts

5.3.1. Trends and Forecast

5.3.2. Trends and Forecast by Biomedical Applications

5.4. Market Metrics

5.4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

5.4.2. Key drivers

5.4.3. Challenges

5.4.4. Opportunities

6. Competitive Landscape

6.1. New Product Developments

6.2. Agreements/Partnerships

6.3. Mergers and Acquisitions

7. Technologies Available for Licensing

8. Safety, Health and Environmental Aspects

9. Regulations

10. Company Profiles

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Nanofibers are an important and versatile class of one-dimensional nanomaterials that has attracted increasing attention in the recent years. Nanofibers especially made of biocompatible or biodegradable materials show great potential in biomedical and healthcare sector due to their unique combination of properties and intrinsic functionalities. High surface area and porosity associated with nanofibers that enhance adhesion of cells as well as various proteins and drug molecules are the key attributes, which make them superior to their micro and macro counterparts composed of same materials.This techno-commercial report discusses various applications of nanofibers in biomedical and healthcare sector and provide them as advanced and potential solutions to the current challenges facing in this rapidly expanding field. Industrial developments in manufacturing technology by employing various proprietary processes based on electrospinning, solution & melt spinning and melt-blowing methods have provided the much-needed momentum for realizing the commercial potential of nanofibers. Major class of nanofibers used in various biomedical and healthcare applications are prepared from various natural and synthetic polymers as well as from their composites with inorganic materials. Ceramic/inorganic nanofibers and carbon nanofibers are also increasingly being used. Important biomedical applications of nanofibers include filtration, medical textiles, wound healing, tissue engineering & regeneration, biosensors and drug delivery. This report analyses the nanofiber-enabled global biomedical market size in terms of material types, biomedical applications and geographical regions. The report also discusses the key drivers, challenges and opportunities for nanofibers in biomedical industry. Nanofiber industry is a global enterprise serving niche market applications. The global demand of nanofibers in biomedical industry reached 30 metric tons per annum in 2012. The global nanofiber-enabled biomedical market was valued at US$ 24 million in 2012 and is further expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 36.8% during 2013-2018 to reach US$ 155.2 million by 2018. North America tops the list with a share of 50% in global nanofiber-enabled biomedical markets, followed by Europe (37%), Asia-Pacific (12%) and RoW (1%).Polymer nanofibers constitute the largest share of total nanofibers market in terms of materials. The largest market share of nanofibers for biomedical applications is accounted for by filtration followed by medical textiles, wound healing, tissue engineering etc. In the next five years, the consumption is expected to post a considerable growth due to their unique combination of desirable properties, high compatibility with nonwovens and ready availability of biodegradable nanofibers over the conventional fibers. The US is the world leader in research and development in this area followed by Asian countries like China and South Korea.Global nanofiber industry landscape is dotted with numerous start-up companies as well as large corporations. Most of the nanofiber manufacturers are large corporations and some of them have captive uses for their production. Majority of the application developers are however small start-up companies, which either are spin-offs from universities or armed with technologies licensed from universities. This market is still in very nascent stage and therefore ample opportunities exist for the entry of new players across the globe.

Five-year trends (2007-12) and forecasts (2013-18) of nanofiber-enabled biomedical markets

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