A Techno-Commercial Report on Nanofibers for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications Report by CKMNT

Dec. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- 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. 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.

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 & 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. Analysis of Corporate Patents

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

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