DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "2018 Plastics Research Review" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Cheap abundant natural gas has spurred the plastics industry to examine the economics of moving away from their current dependence on oil supplies.
For continued reasons of adaptability and imperviousness to water durability, plastics have continued their reign as one of manufacturers' most beloved material.
The versatility and high resource efficiency of plastics have made plastics key material in strategic sectors such as packaging, transportation, building & construction, industrial, medical devices and in several other sectors.
Topics Covered
Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 The North American Market for Plastics Compounding
- Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing Study
- Scope of the Report
- Methodology and Information Source
- Analyst's Credentials
- Custom Research
- Related Reports
- Summary
- Developments
- Plastics Users
- Bioplastic Resins
- Plastic Additives
- Fillers and Reinforcement
- Masterbatch
- Introduction and Definitions
- Background
- Additives
- Types of Compounders
- Resins
- Polyethylene
- Low-Density Polyethylene
- High-Density Polyethylene
- Linear Low-Density Polyethylene
- Polyethylene Compounding
- Polyethylene Producers
- Market
- Polypropylene
- Polypropylene Copolymers
- Typical Applications
- Polypropylene Properties
- Polypropylene Compounding
- Polypropylene Producers
- Market
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Forms and Grades of PVC
- Chlorinated PVC
- Applications for PVC
- PVC Processing
- PVC Producers
- PVC Compounding
- Market
- PVC's Environmental Issues
- Polystyrene
- General Purpose Polystyrene
- Polystyrene Producers
- Polystyrene Processing
- Market
- Polystyrene Environmental Issue
- Thermoplastic Polyesters
- Major PET Applications
- PET Competition Pricing
- Modified PET Resins
- PET Producers
- Market
- Engineering Thermoplastics
- Polybutylene Terephthalate
Chapter 3 Flexible Foam: Global Market
- Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing Study
- Scope of the Report
- Information Sources
- Methodology
- Analyst's Credentials
- Related Reports
- Summary
- Market and Technology Background
- Market Definition
- Evolution of the Flexible Foam Market
- Future Trends in the Flexible Foam Market
- New Developments
- Raw Material Analysis
- Value Chain
- Product Lifecycle
- Primary Interview Excerpt
- Regional Trend Analysis
- Key Issues
- Form Factor
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Opportunities
- Slabstock
Chapter 4 Plastics Recycling: Global Markets Through 2023
- Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing Study
- Scope of the Report
- Target Audience of the Study
- Analyst's Credentials
- Methodology
- Related Reports
- Summary
- Market Attractiveness
- Overview
- Factors Affecting the Economics of Plastics Recycling
- Plastics Recycling Industry
- End Use Market
- Recycling
- Global Plastics Recycling Market by Source
- Bottles
Chapter 5 Composites in Automotive Application
- Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing This Study
- Scope of the Report
- Information Sources
- Methodology
- Analyst's Credentials
- Related Reports
- Summary
- Market and Technology Background
- General Description of Reinforced Polymer Composites
- Material Types
- Thermoset Composites
- Thermoplastic Composites
- Importance of Reinforced Polymer Composites
- Role of Composites in Reducing Automotive Energy Consumption and Emissions
- Motor Vehicle Production
- Market Penetration
- Composite Prices
- Obstacles and Trade-Offs
- Cost
- Safety Aspects of Lightweight Materials
- Durability/Reliability
- Maintenance and Repair
- Recycling and Sustainability
- Crash Simulation
- Conservatism
- Special Types of Reinforced Polymer Composite
- Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Composites
- Materials
- Automotive Applications
Chapter 6 Global Markets and Technologies for Bioplastics
- Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing Study
- Scope of the Report
- Target Audience of the Study
- Methodology
- Analyst's Credentials
- Related Reports
- Summary
- Bioplastics Industry
- History of Bioplastics
- Recent Developments
- Pros and Cons of Bioplastics
- Case for Bioplastics
- Case against Bioplastics
- Bioplastics by Type of Resin
- Chemistry
- Producers
- Production
- Properties
- Processing
- Modifications
- Applications
Chapter 7 Injection Molding: Global Markets and Technologies Through 2023
- Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing Study
- Scope of the Report
- Information Sources
- Methodology
- Analyst's Credentials
- Related Reports
- Summary
- Market Technology and Background
- History of Plastics Injection Molding
- Definition of Plastics Injection Molding
- Plastic Molding Techniques
- Plastics Molding Processes
- Blow Molding
- Compression Molding
- Film Insert Molding
- Gas Assist Molding
- Reactive Injection Molding (RIM)
- Two Shot Injection Molding
- Micro Injection Molding
- Rotational Molding
- Structural Foam Molding
- Thermoforming
- Injection Molding Versus Other Plastics Molding Processes
- Thermoplastic Polymers Used in Plastics Injection Molding
- Injection Molding Market by Polymer Type
Chapter 8 Appendix: List of Abbreviations
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