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Published Date: 2013-06-19
The global bitumen market is expected to grow in the coming years due to the rising demand in paving and roofing applications. Paving products are supported by infrastructure construction in growing economies with demand for emulsified asphalt growing. Major uses of bitumen are road surfacing, paints and enamels, electrical products, roofing, water-proofing, joint sealants, pipe coating, adhesives, automotive applications, and others. Due to the increasing use of bitumen in numerous applications, the bitumen market is expected to witness tremendous growth in the near future.
Published Date: 2013-05-22
Growing focus of the seed industry on crop protection is leading to development of different seed treatment methods. The growing seed market is the key driver for seed treatment. In addition, higher prices of seeds and technological development in seed treatment methods are also leading to significant growth in demand for seed treatment.
Published Date: 2013-05-16
The demand for polyurethane is mainly triggered by growing demand from furniture & interiors and the construction industry. The global market for polyurethane is dominated by Asia Pacific. The polyurethane and polyols report by Transparency Market Research analyses, estimates and forecasts polyurethane and polyols demand on a global and regional level for the six year period from 2012 to 2018, in terms of revenue and volume.
Published Date: 2013-05-15
Rise in population and industrialization in BRICS nation will drive the major growth of the industrial gases market. Growth in associated industries such as transportation, food and beverages, metal fabrication and chemical manufacturing are some of the other drivers for the global industrial gases market. However, high costs of transportation and storage of industrial gases is expected to be a key challenge for market participants.
Published Date: 2013-05-14
This market research report comprises a detailed description on the forecast and analysis of the powder coatings market on a global as well as regional level. The forecasted demand is based on volumes (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) for a time period ranging from 2012 to 2018.
Published Date: 2013-05-13
The global demand for thermic fluid is primarily being driven by growth of the concentrated solar power (CSP) industry. Increasing applications of thermic fluids coupled with FDA approval for their usage is also expected to have a positive impact on demand over the next five years.
Published Date: 2013-05-13
The global fluorochemicals demand has been growing steadily over the last two years on account of increasing application scope, technological innovation, and growing demand in Asia-Pacific. Fluoropolymers have been found to have host of applications in large number of industries due to their versatile properties.
Published Date: 2013-05-08
This report analyzes the market trends to estimate and forecast the U.S. and global demand for insulation materials in terms of volume (million sq. meters) and revenue (USD million) from 2010 to 2018. The report examines the drivers and restraints of the market along with their expected impact over the forecast period (2012 to 2018).
Published Date: 2013-04-30
Increasing global trade and spurt in the shipping industry is expected to drive marine lubricant demand over the next five years. The growing popularity and increasing utilization of group III and IV base oils and increasing substitution of base I oil, which is a major source of marine lubricants has emerged as a critical issue for industry participants.
Published Date: 2013-04-25
The report forecasts and analyzes the geotextiles market on a global and regional level. The forecast demand is based on volume (million square meters) and revenue (USD million) for a period ranging from 2012 to 2018. The study also explores in detail, the drivers and restraints for the market along with the impact they are expected to have on the overall market over the said forecast period.
Published Date: 2013-04-17
Lysine is an essential amino acid required by both humans and animals but is not produced naturally by them. Growing meat consumption around the world is one of the major factors driving the demand for lysine. However, the tight feedstock supply is expected to impact profitability for market participants.
Published Date: 2013-04-16
The North America UV light stabilizers market for wood coatings is mainly driven by increasing demand for wood coating for UV protection. Moreover, UV protective wood coatings are gaining in popularity due to their eco-friendly characteristics such as low VOC emission, high solid content, etc. In addition, increasing usage of wood for decking applications has triggered demand for UV protective wood coatings, which in turn has reflected in the rising demand for UV light stabilizers.
Published Date: 2013-04-09
Polyvinyl alcohol is popularly known for its film forming, adhesive, and emulsifying properties. It is resistant to solvents, grease, and oil. PVA films are primarily used as water soluble packaging materials for a broad variety of product types. PVA films facilitate water soluble packaging for products such as laundry detergents, industrial batch chemicals, water treatment chemicals, disinfectants, auto dish detergents, toilet blocks, and many more.
Published Date: 2013-04-04
This market research report on Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber (S-SBR) analyzes and estimates the global demand for S-SBR over a period of six years from 2012 to 2018, in terms of volume (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million). The report identifies and analyzes key drivers and inhibitors affecting the market demand along with the opportunities present and available over the next few years.
Published Date: 2013-03-28
This report by Transparency Market Research analyzes the automotive plastics market from a global perspective and endeavors to portray a detailed and comprehensive collection of data and its analysis on the basis of various market parameters. The report also strives to compile together a macro-view of the complete demand and supply characteristics of automotive plastics by providing historical data from 2009 and a forecast of market segmentation until 2018 along with detailed analyses of revenues and volumes.
Published Date: 2013-03-19
The rare earth metals market report by Transparency Market Research provides comprehensive analysis of the rare earth metals industry in the context of the global market. This study analyzes and interprets key market dynamics for rare earth metals including drivers, restraints, and opportunities. This report segments the market on regional, product and application level as well as provides the estimates and forecasts for each sub segment.
Published Date: 2013-03-13
The growth of the global biodiesel industry in recent years has created a somewhat over supply of glycerol in the global market. Glycerol is majorly obtained as a byproduct of biodiesel production via transesterification process. Earlier, glycerol was produced mainly using synthetic processes but with the evolution of biodiesel industry, synthetic processes were replaced by transesterification process (production of glycerol via biodiesel) which resulted in 66.2% of the total glycerol being obtained from the biodiesel industry in 2011.
Published Date: 2013-03-12
This report titled ‘Pigments (Organic, Inorganic & Specialty) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast, 2012 – 2018’, provides in depth analysis, market size estimates, market shares and forecast for the period 2013 – 2018 for the pigments market across the globe. The report analyzes regional markets for various segments of the pigments market based on product type, end-user industry and geography.
Published Date: 2013-03-05
SBCs are high performance materials with superior physical and chemical properties which make them suitable for use in various end use industries including the medical industry. Growing trend of replacing PVC with environment-friendly compounds has resulted in a surge in SBC demand for medical and healthcare applications.
Published Date: 2013-02-28
The report comprises of forecast and analysis for the Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) market on a global and regional level. The demand forecast is done based on volumes (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) for the period ranging from 2011 to 2018. The study includes the drivers and restraints for the ABS market along with the impact they have on the demand over the forecast period.
Published Date: 2013-02-26
This report by Transparency Market Research analyzes the catalysts market for petroleum refineries, chemical synthesis, polymer and environmental applications on a global scale and aims to present a comprehensive collection of data and analyses of various market parameters.
Published Date: 2013-02-18
This market research study analyzes the global market for sorbitol, estimating and forecasting the market from the consumption point of view, while segmentation has been carried out on various levels including products (liquid/syrup and crystal/powder), end users, applications, as well as on geographical basis to provide a holistic picture of the market.
Published Date: 2013-02-12
Toners, inks, specialty substrate and chemicals are the most common form of printing consumables, used in offices and for commercial purpose. Due to their extensive use in business activity, the condition of economy has a large impact on their consumption. The improving economy of the region would directly result in increased demand for these products resulting in higher revenues from the market.
Published Date: 2013-02-11
This market research study analyzes the global market for Group IV & V lubricants, which are also referred to as “synthetic lubricants.” The market for these lubricants has been estimated from the demand point of view, while segmentation has been carried out on various levels including products (PAO, PAG, and esters), applications, as well as on geographical basis to provide a holistic picture of the market.
Published Date: 2013-01-30
Styrene Butadiene Rubber is the most commonly used synthetic rubber and accounts for over 45% of the global consumption. Tire manufacturing is the single largest application segment for SBR and consumes over 75% of the SBR produced globally. The growth in the SBR market is primarily driven by the increasing demand from the tire manufacturing industry, which is the largest consumer of SBR. However, the volatility in the raw material prices, specially butadiene prices, have been a major inhibitor for the market.Published Date: 2013-01-29
This study provides a comprehensive view of the thermoplastic elastomers industry, by segmenting and analyzing key thermoplastic elastomers, namely styrenic block copolymers (SBC), thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) and copolyester elastomers (COPE). Each of these segments has been analyzed and market data has been provided for the period from 2010 to 2018, both in terms of volumes (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million).
Published Date: 2013-01-23
Simply defined, a lubricant is a substance which reduced friction between two moving surfaces. This property is defined as lubricity. Critical properties that every lubricant must possess include high boiling point, low freezing point, high viscosity index, thermal stability, corrosion prevention, and high resistance to oxidation.
Published Date: 2013-01-14
This report by Transparency Market Research aims to evaluate competitiveness of the antimicrobial coatings market in a global scenario. The report segments the market on the basis of product types, applications and geography, estimating and forecasting market volumes and revenues for the period from 2012 to 2018. The report strives to effectively portray the demand and supply characteristics of antimicrobial coatings by providing historical data from 2010 and a forecast of market numbers until 2018 along with accurate analysis of revenues and volumes.
Published Date: 2013-01-03
This report segments, estimates and forecasts the MDI market in CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region along with its regional demand for Russia, Ukraine and other CIS nations. The report focuses on MDI consumption level along with the major drivers and restraints prevailing in the CIS market. The research report estimates and forecast the MDI consumption in CIS with respect to volumes (kilo tons) and revenues (USD million) from 2010 to 2018. The report also includes raw material and pricing analysis for MDI in the CIS region for better understanding of the market. This report also analyzes the value chain for MDI to understand the market from both the supply and the demand side.
Published Date: 2013-01-01
This report segments, estimates and forecasts the global market for butanes along with its regional demand for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and others. The report provides in-depth analysis for each application segment along with market estimates and forecast from 2010 to 2018 in terms of volumes and revenues. This report measures the market from supply and demand side and covers value chain analysis and porter’s five forces analysis of butanes market. This report also analyzes the market attractiveness of various applications of butanes. In order to provide our clients with the best competitive analysis, this report also covers the market share analysis along with the company profiles of leading companies operating in the butanes market, globally.
Published Date: 2012-12-17
The global magnesium oxide nanopowder report by Transparency Market Research analyzes the global market for Magnesium Oxide nanopowders. The study segments product demand by applications and regions in terms of both volumes and revenues from 2010 to 2018. Applications analyzed and reported in this study include refractory uses such as furnace linings, construction & ceramics and precision industries such as aerospace, advanced electronics and others.
Published Date: 2012-12-12
This study analyzes, segments, estimates and forecasts the demand for biolubricants. Only biolubricants processed from complete bio-based raw materials such as vegetable oils and animal oils have been considered. The market for bio-based lubricants has been further broken down by application, product types, end user industries and geography. Applications covered in this stiudy include automotive, hydraulic, process, demolding, grease, chainsaw, compressor, turbine, industrial gear, and metal working oils, estimates and forecasts from 2010 to 2018 for volumes and revenues have been reported.
Published Date: 2012-12-10
Globally, the companies are again in an investment mode with several world class product launches in different geographies. Apart from the convention product based strategies followed by the manufacturers in this industry, the R&D activities have now started to account for a significant share of investments by a company. With the advancement of the technology leading to the introduction of highly efficient machines, the competition in this market has reached to altogether a different mode and level. To cope with this paradigm shift in the market dynamics globally, the industry is witnessed to move towards a further degree of consolidation through a number of mergers and acquisitions.
Published Date: 2012-12-10
The report titled” Triethylene Glycol (TEG) Market – Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis and Forecast, 2012 – 2018” is an effort to determine the demand and supply of triethylene glycol (TEG) at global scenario. The application market of TEG in the report is segmented as natural gas dehydration, plasticizers, solvents, polyurethanes, polyester resins and humectants, and determine the market for each of the segment in terms of volumes and revenues along with their market estimates and forecast from 2010 to 2018.
Published Date: 2012-12-05
The global in-line process viscometer (ILPV) by Transparency Market Research analyzes and evaluates demand for in-line process viscometers. This report provides detailed segmentation of ILPV market on the basis of major applications, types, technology and geography. Key applications covered in this report are chemicals, petroleum, pharmaceuticals and food & beverages. Demand for ILPV from each end application market is given in USD million.
Published Date: 2012-11-21
This report is an attempt to identify the performance of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) in the overall market. This report on the TPU market is subdivided by application, end user industries and also by geographical analysis in terms of both volume and revenue from 2010 till 2018.
Published Date: 2012-11-20
Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) commonly known as Buna-N is usually produced for hydrocarbon service. NBR commonly finds its application in petroleum and natural gas industries. Buna-N is a kind of synthetic rubber, a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. One of the important characteristic of Buna-N is that it can withstand a wide temperature range of 40 degree Celsius to 110 degree Celsius. Grommets, seals and hoses are completed using Buna-N in many fields especially in aeronautical applications. The ability of Buna-N to withstand extreme temperatures makes it ideal material for aeronautical applications.
Published Date: 2012-11-12
The global market for biofuel enzymes is projected to reach USD 900 million by 2017. Some important reasons for the growth of this market are increase in biofuel production capacities and investment in new technology for addressing government quotas. Governments around the world are endorsing legislations for production of biofuels owing to the growing environmental concerns. Research is been made to develop new enzymes that would make production of biofuels more cost effective. Development in biofuel enzymes technology, particularly in production of cellulosic ethanol, is contributing greatly to the rapid growth of the biofuel industry.
Published Date: 2012-11-07
The role of Excipients in the drug delivery process has attained significance in recent times with the impetus of pharmaceutical companies on better and quick delivery of API’s. The developed countries such as U.S., European nations along with Japan have witnessed a steady growth in the Excipients market in the range of 5% - 7% by volume during the past few years. These countries consume about 75 – 80% of the total Excipients produce globally.
Published Date: 2012-10-31
This research is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance of phytosterols in a global scenario. The report provides an in depth analysis of the phytosterols market in geographies like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World with market volumes and revenues for each geography estimated from 2010 and forecasted till 2018.
Published Date: 2012-10-24
This report is designed for measuring the performance of global oleochemicals market. The report provides an in depth analysis of oleochemicals market in geographies like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World with market volumes and revenues for each geography which are estimated from 2010 and forecasted till 2018.Published Date: 2012-10-17
This report covers the global market for butanediol (1,4 butanediol and 2,3 butanediol) along with its demand in regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World (RoW). The report provides in-depth analysis for each application segment along with market estimates and forecast from 2010 to 2018 in terms of volumes and revenues.
Published Date: 2012-10-08
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the injection molded plastics market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure.
Published Date: 2012-09-26
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the water treatment chemicals market and sub-markets in the next six years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure.
Published Date: 2012-09-25
Adipic Acid, the most widely used dicarboxylic acid from the industrial perspective, finds applications as a raw material in the production of nylon 6,6, paints & coatings, low-temperature lubricants, plastic additives, polyurethane resins, food additives and production of other synthetic fibers.
Published Date: 2012-09-18
The global market of textile chemical industry was USD 15 billion in 2007 and reached at USD 17.5 billion in 2011 at an average growth rate of 5% annually. Among all the regions China, USA and Western Europe possess the maximum potential as they accounted for more than 35% of the total textile chemical industry in 2011. Textile market is expected to grow at USD 22 billion by 2017 at an expected CAGR of 4% during 2011-2017.
Published Date: 2012-09-12
the year 2011 and is expected to cross $40,000 million in 2018, growing at a CAGR of over 6% from 2013 to 2018. Asia pacific and North America dominate the ethylene oxide market, accounting for over 60% of the total demand in 2011. However, strong growth is expected from Asia-Pacific, Eastern and Central Europe, Middle East and South America in the coming few years.
Published Date: 2012-08-30
This report is an effort to identify factors that will be the driving force behind the PET value chain market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the PET and ethylene industry in terms of application and geography.
Published Date: 2012-08-22
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the crop protection chemicals market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the crop protection chemicals industry in terms of product and geography.Published Date: 2012-08-14
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the synthetic & bio-based biodegradable market and sub-markets in the next six years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the synthetic and bio-based biodegradable industry in terms of types, application and geography. We have used a combination of primary and secondary research to arrive at the market estimates, market shares and trends.Published Date: 2012-07-20
This research report is especially designed to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the biosurfactants market and sub-markets over the next five years. The report provides extensive analysis of the biosurfactants industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges, for a better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the biosurfactants industry in terms of its product types, end-use segments and geography.Published Date: 2012-07-10
This research report is especially designed to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the specialty surfactant market and sub-markets over the next five years. The report provides extensive analysis of the surfactant industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges, for a better understanding of the surfactant market structure.
Published Date: 2012-06-28
This report helps to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the plastic additives market and sub-markets in the next five years. The report provides extensive analysis of the plastic additives industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges, for a better understanding of the plastic additives market structure.
Published Date: 2012-05-10
Global crop protection chemicals market continues to grow and discover new growth opportunities in emerging economies. However, market maturity attained by some of the most widely used crop protection chemicals.
Published Date: 2012-04-24
Pesticides are essentially chemicals that control and eliminate the growth of herbs, insects, fungi and other organisms that are harmful for crops and result in reduced crop yield per hectare. Thus, based on kind of Pest control the pesticides market is segmented into herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and other pesticides that include nematicides, fumigants and other miscellaneous conventional pesticides, and other chemicals used as pesticides such as sulfur, oil, and sulfuric acid.
Published Date: 2012-04-23
In the recent years PU (polyurethanes) market has witnessed double digit growth rate due to its broad range of applications such as rigid and flexible foams, paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants among many others. Polyurethane is mainly used as a substitute for metal, rubber, paint, cotton and other plastics. Key drivers of the polyurethane market include its environmental sustainability characteristics and healthy growth in the automotive industry. The key restraint in the polyurethane market is elevated pricing of raw materials such as crude oil, benzene and toluene.
Published Date: 2012-03-15
TDI (Toluenediisocyanate) is mostly used to manufacture flexible polyurethane foams which are primarily used as cushioning material in furniture and transportation applications. It is mainly used in beds and car seats and to some extent in manufacturing rigid foams, coatings, adhesives &sealants, and elastomers.Published Date: 2012-03-14
MDI is mostly used to manufacture rigid polyurethane foams which are widely used as insulators in construction, consumer appliances, industrial applications, packaging and other applications. It is also used in non-foam applications such as Elastomers, paints & coating, and adhesives & sealants.
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Drilling chemicals are used in metal and mineral extraction, oil and gas exploration, coal seam gas drilling, and for borewell drilling. Drilling chemicals can be broadly classified into offshore and onshore chemicals depending on the applications of these chemicals. The main functions of these chemicals include maintaining the pressure, cooling and lubrication of the drilling equipment, removing cuttings from bore wells, and to support and stabilize the borewell area.
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is an organochlorine compound and an epoxide. It contains an organic compound having at least one chlorine covalent bond and cyclic ether rings. This is the compound mainly used for the production of epoxy resins which are used in coating, adhesives, and plastics. However, it is also used in manufacturing commercial pesticides. There are several other applications of epichlorohydrin as well.
Rigid transparent plastics are nothing but thermoplastics like acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, polysulfones, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), acrylic-styrene copolymers (SMMA), nylon and cellulosic resins. They are used in aquariums, lighting fittings, aircrafts and more. Acrylic, also known as poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA), is a transparent thermoplastic that is lightweight and shatter resistant.
Polypropylene resin, which is also known as PP resin, is utilized in manufacturing various products. Polypropylene along with other materials that were earlier considered to be scrap or waste are combined together to produce some useful products. Since their evolution, polypropylene resins are effectively utilized nowadays in manufacturing the upholstery of cars and in producing loudspeaker covers.
Lactic acid is a chemical compound which is used in various biochemical processes, and is also known as milk acid. Polylactic acid, commonly referred to as PLA, is renewable thermoplastic polyester derived from corn starch, sugarcane, and tapioca roots in various parts of the world. Polylactic acid (PLA) represents the largest application segment for lactic acid. Traditionally, lactic acids were being used in the food and beverages industry, which accounted for the maximum lactic acid produced globally.
Hydraulic fracturing is the process of generating fractures in a rock solid surface using pressurized fracture fluids, and proppants keep this fracture open while drilling for oil. This process is crucial in the extraction of liquids and gas, which cannot be easily extracted through normal drilling methods. The extraction is usually conducted in low permeable reservoirs of oil and natural gas.
Ethyl benzene is a colorless liquid with a gasoline like odor and high inflammability. It is widely used in the petrochemical industry in the manufacturing of styrene. It is also used as an intermediate material in the production of plastic products and is utilized as one of the basic raw materials in the production of various chemicals.
Construction chemicals are the chemicals that are added in specific formulations with the cement or concrete during construction to meet the functional, aesthetic, or design requirements of any infrastructure. Green chemicals are the chemicals that do not contain the components that are harmful to human health or environment.
Permanent magnet is the one which retains its magnetism property after being removed from the proximity or contact of a magnetic force. Demand for permanent magnets observed tremendous growth in the last decade due to its ‘retain magnetization’ property and increasing industrial applications in sectors including automobile and electronic devices. After the recession of 2009, the global permanent magnet market has observed robust growth and is expected to grow at a considerable rate.
Adhesives and sealants which are used for transdermal drug delivery system, first aid bandages and dental restoration are known as medical adhesives and sealants. The market for global medical adhesives and sealants in now recovering and is expected to be on a fast track from here on.
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a process which is performed in high vacuum at a very high temperature that is around 200 to 500 degree Celsius. PVD is commonly used for coating processes and also to enhance the properties of components and materials in order to improve their performance and behavior. Nano technologies and material science are some of the new technologies that are important for thin film coatings.
Friction is the resistive force between two contacts that stop the objects from sliding. Friction occurs between all three forms of materials such as solid objects, gases and liquids. Fluid friction is the friction between liquids. Friction materials are used to enhance the performance of vehicles, their efficiency and appearance. Major application areas of friction products and materials are light trucks, aircrafts, railways, passenger cars, commercial vehicles in addition to other industrial applications.
Water soluble fertilizers are a class of fertilizers that are easily dissolved in water and can be applied as well as sprayed on crops to improve the yield and quality of a variety of crops like fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses etc. One of the benefits of this type of fertilizers is that the user can adjust the concentrations of various nutrients according to the changing needs of crops in different seasons.
Since the last decade, the demand for organic acids produced from renewable raw materials is growing at a steady pace owing to the impact of conventional organic acids on the environment. In order to cater to this growing demand, more and more organic acid is being produced from renewable sources such as feedstock.
Technical and advanced structural ceramics comprise of material that exhibits excellent physical properties under a demanding environment. The high melting point coupled with excellent chemical resistance adds to the application areas for the market. These ceramics find applications in a variety of products ranging from bioceramics to military.
Synthetic rubber is produced by the polymerization of petroleum-derived monomers. Most synthetic rubbers are made up of two or more monomers and hence have the desired superior properties. There are over 200 varieties of synthetic rubber available. The most consumed forms of synthetic rubber include butadiene rubber (BR), acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM).
The growth of accidents and the loss of assets caused due to fire on a global scale is one of the major factors driving the demand for passive fire protection materials. The global market for passive fire protection material is witnessing tremendous growth since the last decade. Some of the basic types of passive fire protection material used by the construction industry to prevent fire in buildings include fire doors, fire resisting cables, fire linings, fire resisting partitions, fire resisting glass, fire screens etc.
Thermoformed plastics are plastics used in the process of thermoforming where a plastic sheet is heated to a bendable form so that the plastic can be molded into a desired shape which is then cooled to form a finished usable product. There are different types of processes available for thermoforming plastics, the common ones being plug assist forming, vacuum snapback and thick and thin gauge thermoforming.
The sol-gel method is a cost-effective and convenient way to prepare mono and multicomponent glasses and ceramics, some of which would not be possible to be used by conventional processes. This is because of the use of homogeneous liquid solutions and the ability to form gels at room temperature. Sol-gel processing refers to the low temperature method using chemical precursors which in turn leads to ceramics and glass with higher purity and better homogeneity than high temperature conventional processes.
Optical coating is a combination of thin film layers that helps to enhance the reflection properties and transmission in lenses or mirrors. There are several technologies such as deposition technology, evaporative, sputtered, vapor deposition, solution chemistry coatings etc available in the market to coat the optical instruments, such technologies help improve the salability and appearance of thermoplastic products.
The carbon nanomaterials market can be categorized based on product types into – carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, graphene, fullerenes, and POSS (polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane). The nanomaterials market has gained importance with technological development and their wide applicability. However, due to the Eurozone crisis, the carbon nanomaterials market experienced slow growth in the past year.
Ribbed smoke sheet is a natural rubber in a form of sheet which is used in various industries owing to its properties like tear strength and cleanliness. The main reason to smoke the rubber sheet is to improve its tensile strength. Ribbed smoke sheet market suffered a setback during 2008 – 2009 when the global economy was under pressure, but since then the global ribbed smoke market is growing at a healthy pace.
Paints and coatings act as shields that protect products from wear and tear during their life span. They also give a new texture and look to the products along with an increased shelf life. They protect the products from rusting which makes them resistant to almost all climatic conditions, irrespective of geographic locations.
Metamaterials are artificially modified materials which possess the properties that are not found in nature. They are assembled together from various conventional materials such as metals and plastics and fashioned in a manner which helps them to exhibit superior characteristics over conventional materials.
Linear alkyl benzene is primarily produced as intermediate when surfactants are produced for utilization in detergents. Linear alkyl benzene is derived exclusively from petroleum derivatives such as benzene & linear paraffin. Linear alkyl benzene is converted to linear alkyl benzene sulfonate which is a biodegradable surfactant. Alkyl benzene sulfonate is used as a surfactant in household & industrial detergents, in emulsifiers in agricultural herbicides, and as a wetting agent.
A biomaterial is any substance, natural or synthetic, that is similar to whole or part of a living system or a biomedical device that treats or replaces any organ, tissue or function of the body, especially, a material appropriate for use as prosthesis. Brazil is considered as one of the most promising economies of the world due to the growing number of middle - income consumers.
Styrenic polymers represent a family of thermoplastic materials with a wide range of applications ranging from packaging and construction to consumer goods, automotive and electronics. Styrenic polymers use styrene as the building block which undergoes copolymerization with other polymers to form various other polymers.
The global market for carboxylic acid is expected to grow at a steady pace over the next six years. Some of the major factors driving this market include the growth of the global food and beverage industry and the growing demand for carboxylic acid in the pharmaceutical industry.
Agricultural farming depends on the climate and the soil. Soil, if not suitable for farming, is made suitable by the addition of chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers etc. Addition of these chemicals is done through various techniques like ploughing etc. Agricultural chemicals are used for improving the quality of soil and to increase the yield of the crop. They have to be carefully used and should be added in appropriate quantities since their overuse can sometimes be harmful to farmers as well as to the soil.
The global market for methionine is expected to grow with growing meat consumption around the world. One of the major factors which are driving the global market for methionine is increasing meat consumption, primarily by the increasing population of developing countries such as China, India, and Brazil etc. Developed economies such as the U.S. and Western Europe are considered to be mature markets and are expected to grow at a lower rate compared to developing countries. Methionine is an amino acid that acts as a building block to form proteins.
D-amino acid oxidase is a peroxisomal enzyme containing flavin adenine dinucleotide as a cofactor that is expressed in wide range of living species such as humans, yeasts etc. In bacteria and plants, they show a varied form as D-amino acids dehydrogenase, which oxidizes to produce ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. D-amino acids are compounds made from amine and carboxylic acid functional groups. Amino acids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
Increasing competition in the pharmaceutical industry to develop new drugs, increasing demand for genetically modified crops and animals, and dropping prices of genomic procedures are some of the major growth drivers for the market. Synthetic biology uses the concepts of genomics as an enabling technology to study the gene sequences of organisms and plants and further research initiatives are taken to invent synthetic cells and DNAs with novel applications.
Welding is a fabrication process particularly used in metal processing and has a wide range of applications from small to large industries. Compared to all other metal joining methods, this method is found to be the most economical and effective as well. This is the only method that can be used in space and in underwater and air.
Photonic crystals are elements that impact the motion of photons. These crystals usually have optical nanostructures. Similar to the periodicity of semiconductor crystals that impact the flow of electrons, photonic crystals impact the flow of photons. They are found naturally and aggressive research has been carried out in order to acquire the varied benefits of the properties it possesses.
Electronic chemicals are highly pure chemicals like strippers, gases, acids, photo resists and so on, which are useful in electronic applications like printed circuits boards (PCB), integrated circuits (IC), flat screens, and semiconductor chips. For this reason, the electronic chemical market follows the growth pattern of the electronic market and allied industries like semiconductors.
Amines are organic compounds which are widely used in various industries such as personal care, rubber, pharmaceuticals, construction, and textiles. The demand for amines during 2009-2010 saw a decline due to the economic recession in the major markets around the world. The major end-use industries of amines, particularly construction, felt the heat of economic pressures and this led to decreased demand for amines during that period but things are slowly falling into place as the global economic condition stabilizes.
Indium tin oxide (ITO) is a solution of indium oxide and tin oxide which is found in a solid state. Typically, indium tin oxide has 90% of indium oxide and 10% of tin oxide by weight. When in thin layer it is colorless and transparent, while it forms a yellowish grey color when in bulk. Indium tin oxide is a member of transparent conducting oxide and is a widely used transparent conduction oxide owing to its excellent physical properties.
Adding nutritional value to animal feeds, through the use of acids are referred to as feed acidifiers. Feed acidifiers are also used for antibiotic purposes. The animal feed trend is shifting towards the use of organic acids in animal feed, because of rising raw material costs causing a steep rise in the animal feed prices.
The global value of the acetaldehyde market in terms of production is estimated to reach 1.33 million tons towards the end of 2012. Asia Pacific is the global leader for the acetaldehyde market with China holding the world’s largest manufacturer’s tag. The Asia Pacific region is followed by the European and the North American regions. Acetaldehyde market growth is on a downward slope for the North American and the European regions, however, the Asia Pacific region is experiencing an indolent growth.
New molecules developed by Segetis, in Minnesota based on esters of levulinic acid made from using bio based hydroxyl compounds and corn cobs are known as levulinic ketals. These can be used to produce a series of products such as plasticizers, polyols for polyurethane foams and solvents. Segetis are constructing a new toll manufacturing plant for their new ketals chemistry in the Midwest and the construction of which was expected to be completed by the end of 2011.
Bioplastics are a type of plastic manufactured from biomass sources such as vegetable oils and certain starches and are also called biobased plastic or biodegradable plastic. They are commonly used for insulation, as a packaging material, and in crockery and food packaging. Since bioplastics are plant based products, the consumption of petroleum for the production of plastic is expected to decrease by 10-15 percent by 2018.
Wood is an essential building material and has several indoor and outdoor applications. Any attack by insects, fungus or bacteria can spoil the condition of the wood. Thus, wood preservation chemicals are used to ensure long lasting life and sustainability of woods in the face of the changing environment and bacterial or fungal attacks. There are several treatments and chemicals used for such preservation.
Salicylic acid is a colorless crystalline organic acid used as a plant hormone, in organic synthesis, as an important component of aspirin, and in anti-acne treatment. Being derived from the bark of a tree its organic features are skin-friendly. Nowadays its synthetic manufacturing has also started and has found applications in various daily-use products. Its usage varies from cosmetics and medicine to curing dermatology problems and various types of cancer.
Pulp chemicals are the agents that are used for the processing and separation of cellulose fibers from wood. Paper chemicals are used for the treatment of paper in order to increase its strength and other desired properties. Pulp is the raw material for the manufacturing of paper and is a chemically and mechanically treated substance. These chemicals are very essential for the production of raw material (pulp) and for the preparation of good quality paper.
Polymers which break down, degrade and dispose easily without affecting the environment are called biodegradable plastics. They can be used in medical devices which can be used to operate human bodies and can be left inside the body to degrade. The major driving force behind the growing market of biodegradable polymers is the environmental hazards caused by the usage of non-degradable polymers (petroleum based polymers).
Ethylene is a hydrocarbon which is widely used in the chemical industry and as a natural plant hormone. It is used in many industrial reactions such as in polymerization, halogenations and hydrogenation, alkylation, hydration, oligomerization, and hydroformylation. A large amount of ethylene which is produced goes into the manufacturing of ethylene oxide, ethylbenzene, ethylene dichloride, and polyethylene.
The global defoamers market is mainly driven by the growing demand from industries like petroleum, paint and coating and many more. Some other factors which are driving the global defoamers market include: government regulations regarding the use of VOC and eco friendly products dioxin free defoamers market is expected to grow. A chemical additive which helps in reducing the foam formation in liquids used for industrial application is known as defoamer.
The global market for nanomagnetics (materials and devices) is largely driven by the demand from the data storage sector. The data storage media is the largest end use segment, followed by diagnostics and biotechnology. Continuous new developments in the field of nanotechnology are expected to fuel the growth of the nonmagnetic market.
Ethanolamines (ETA) are a group of compounds such as carbinoxamine, clemastine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, and doxylamine that act both as primary amines as well as primary alcohols since they comprise of a hydroxyl group in their chemical structure. ETA are corrosive, colorless, flammable, viscous, and toxic liquids used in solutions and dispersions to scrub acids, as feedstock material in the manufacture of detergents, emulsification agents, varnishes & polishes, and as other chemical intermediaries.
MEK, abbreviation for Methyl Ethyl Ketone, is a popular name in the solvents industry and is a widely preferred solvent for paints and coatings. It is estimated that half of the global demand for MEK comes from the paints and coatings industry. Its unique properties, especially that of a low boiling solvent, make it an ideal solvent for rubber based cements and printing inks, which contribute to its growing demand.
Linoleic acid is utilized in the manufacturing of quick dry paints owing to increasing demand for such paints. It is beneficial for the skin and hence used in the production of many beauty products that help in maintaining the moisture content of the skin and reduce acne. Rising health concerns and an adherence to healthy dietary measures are boosting the market growth. Thus, the demand for linoleic acid is increasing due to the growing global market for beauty products.
An ion exchange resin is a kind of insoluble type matrix that is very small in size. Ion exchange resins are developed from the organic polymer’s substrate. The surface of ion exchange resins comprises of pores which helps in releasing or capturing ions easily. There are different types of ion exchange resins that are developed according to different characteristics of different type of ions. Ion exchange resins are very useful in water purification, separation processes, and decontamination processes.
A composite material with at least two parts one being metal and other compound may be ceramic, organic material or another metal is called a metal matrix composite. Metal matrix composites can be manufactured by three main types: solid, liquid and gaseous. Metal matrix composites are widely used in ground transportation, electronics, aerospace, industrial use, construction and in consumer products.
Biotechnology reagents are the substances or chemical compound that is added to a system to detect, examine or synthesize other substances. Biotechnology industry mainly combines cellular and molecular biotechnology, human immunology and genetics, focusing mainly upon research and innovations in recombinant DNA technology or genetic engineering.
According to geographic segmentation of this market, Europe continues to lead as an established market while Asia Pacific follows as a growing market for geogrids consumption. Countries such as Switzerland and Singapore have exhibited remarkable growth in the infrastructure sector in the past year. The U.S. economy and the North American region lag behind as does the rest of the world.
The invention of plastic created a new revolution across the globe satisfying many needs and proving a crucial element in packaging and many such applications in varied fields. However the increasing complications related to its decomposition and recyclability led the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to undertake aggressive decisions. The implementation of these policies resulted into the innovation of polymer plastics complying with the standards as set by the EPA and governmental agencies regulating the emission of pollutant contents.
Phthalic anhydride is an organic compound used mainly for the production of plasticizers and dyes. Phthalic anhydride has applications in various industries such as plastic, paints and coatings, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, pigment, and resins. The market has experienced a negative growth during the economic downturn but now the consumption of phthalic anhydride is growing owing to the increase in demand from end-users. Phthalic anhydride is an important raw material for the production of compound esters, phthalimide, and phthalonitrile, etc.
Polymers exhibiting change in their size and shape in the presence of an electric field are referred to as electroactive polymers. They are most commonly used in sensors and actuators, as they can withstand large force. Conductive plastics emerged as the leading type of electroactive polymer which accounted for approximately 84.2% of the total electroactive market revenue in 2011.
Furfural is an organic compound made from a variety of agricultural products such as sugarcane bagasse, corncobs, oat, wheat bran, and sawdust and used in the synthesis of furan as a solvent for refining lubricating oil, and as a fungicide and weed killer. It is an important renewable building block from which plastic and other industrial and household chemicals can be synthesized.
Diammonium hydrogen phosphate (DAP) is a type of water-soluble chemical salt that releases ammonia and phosphoric acid and thus acts as a source of nitrogen and phosphates. This ammonia and phosphate released on reaction with water can temporarily increase the pH and make the solution alkaline. Due to this property and the release of nitrogen and phosphates, DAP finds utility in the fertilizers industry. These released chemicals are also the additives that provide necessary nutrients to yeast for its sustained fermentation.
An alkyl amine is a compound that has an alkyl group attached to the nitrogen atom of an amine. Alkyl amines arise when one of the three hydrogen atoms in ammonia is replaced by an alkyl. These amines are classified on the basis of the number of alkyl groups present in it by replacing one, two or all three hydrogen atoms in ammonia.
Bio seeds are the inventions of biotechnology, and are used in order to incorporate desired qualities into seeds. They are formed by the laboratory infusion of quality genes into the host body. This is a supervised and improved form of the existing variety in terms of some new introduced genes. It is a process of continuous research, development, and coordination between various levels.
Rapid industrialization in developing economies the world over is one of the major boosting factors for the thermosets market. Thermosets are classified into polyester resins, epoxy resins, vinyl ester resins, and phenolic, polyurethane, and other high temperature resins such as cyanate esters. The demand for lightweight and high performance materials from various end-use industries such as automotive, water tanks, and chemical tanks is expected to expand the global market for thermosets over the next six years.
Fermentation is natural process in which microorganisms breakdown the carbohydrates into alcohol or an acid. These carbohydrates can be starch or sugar. Fermentation chemicals are the chemicals produced out of fermentation process and act as direct agents to initiate the desired process. There are several processes where fermentation chemicals are the base for raw material breakdown or a part of process initiators.
An aerogel is a synthetic porous material derived from gel whose liquid component is replaced with gas and which results into a very low density thermal conductor. It is used for thermal insulation purposes and also acts as a trap for space and star dust. Silica aerogel is highly toxic and can be an irritant to the eyes, skin, and to the repository and digestive system.
Long fibers bound together by either chemical or mechanical or thermal or solvent treatment are referred to as nonwoven fibers. Major applications of nonwoven products are in filters, masks, caps and surgical gowns, and personal care among others. The application scope of nonwovens is increasing as more industries are substituting plastics, papers and woven fabrics with nonwoven products.Depending on the process of generation, nonwovens can be segmented as textile, paper, and/or extrusion.
A solvent is a substance which when dissolved with a solute forms a solution. Usually, solvents are liquids but they can also be in the form of solids and gases. They are used for various purposes such as in dry cleaning, nail enamels, paint thinners, detergents, and perfumes among other applications. Industrial solvents are mainly used in pharmaceuticals and in the paints and coating industry.
Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) are produced by reacting fatty acids and methanol. They are also present in biodiesels and are similar to those in conventional diesel but expel lower concentrations of toxic emissions and thus, are non-toxic and biodegradable. They are produced from vegetable oils and animal fats by the process of transesterification. Rapeseed, soybean, UCO, palm oils, sunflower and animal fat are used as raw materials for the production of FAME.
1, 3 propanediol (1, 3 PDO) is an isomer of propylene glycol and is extensively used for the production of polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) and polyurethane. The method of production of PDO is an important factor for the market; it can be produced either by anaerobic fermentation of glucose or by glycerol fermentation or from ethylene oxide.
Wax consists of compounds that are malleable at ambient temperature and melt above 45 degree Celsius to give non-viscous liquids. Waxes can be natural or synthetic, depending on the source of the raw material used in them. Natural waxes are generally plant or animal based. All waxes are organic compounds irrespective of their nature. The most important source of wax is petroleum but due to the uncertainty concerning crude oil supply, natural and synthetic wax has gained importance over the last few years.
Succinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid which is a white and odorless solid. It is also called spirit of amber. Succinic acid has a wide range of applications in areas such as pharmaceutical, food and agricultural and chemical industries. Presently a major share of succinic acid is derived from petroleum feedstock.
QD technology plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry. The global QD market has shown remarkable growth in the recent years and is also showing promising market potential for future.
Renewable chemicals are used for enhancing the use of renewable resources rather than fossil fuels. Renewable chemicals include all the chemicals which are produced from renewable feedstock such as microorganisms, biomass (plant, animal, and marine), and agricultural raw materials. Strict government regulations, environmental concerns and awareness among people are enhancing the use of bio-based products produced from biomass sources, which in turn is expanding the market for renewable chemicals.
Paint additives are formulations which are antifungal, antibacterial, adhesive, flow enhancing, and have odor modifying properties, which paint might otherwise lack. They are generally added in small amounts yet have a significant effect on the paint. The automotive paint additives market can be segmented into rheology modifiers, catalysts, preservatives, driers, and foam control agents surfactants.
Flame retardant chemicals are halogen, nitrogen and phosphorous containing compounds which are added to plastics and rubber in order to reduce the magnitude of burning and inhibit flames. They are increasingly being used in construction of buildings, textiles, and automobile and electronic parts manufacturing.
The worldwide agricultural film market is gaining importance due to increase in the size of the agriculture industry. An agricultural film contains various properties such as durability, thermal effect, light transmission, anti-fog properties, diffusion, degradation, and many more. Agricultural films are made up of various innovations such as ultrathermic films, ultraviolet blocking films, fluorescent films, and NIR blocking films.
Toluene is a colorless, water insoluble, volatile, inflammable liquid with odor that resembles paint thinner. It is primarily obtained from petroleum and coal tar. Toluene is commonly used as industrial feedstock and as solvent. It is used in paints, inks, adhesives, disinfectants etc. It is also used as a raw material to manufacture benzene, xylene, TNT, production of pharmaceuticals, dyes and cosmetic nail products.
Moldable semi-synthetic or synthetic organic solids are known as plastics. Plastic packaging revolutionized the packaging market by reducing the overall cost of packaging. Plastics are insoluble in water and chemically inert, due to which they are less toxic in nature. The traditional methods of packaging involved wood, paper etc. which incurred huge costs that was coupled with razing of forests.
A corrosion inhibitor is a chemical compound that curbs the corrosion rate of a material, especially an alloy or a metal. The corrosion rate can be reduced by adding some material that reduces the corrosion rate and prevents the metal or alloy from further degradation. The corrosion rate is dampened depending on the effectiveness and quantity of the corrosion-inhibiting material. Such material is utilized in order to extend the shelf life and retain the tensile strength of the materials for a longer duration.
Silicones are synthetic compounds which are used most widely in applications such as sealants, adhesives, insulation, medical applications and lubricants owing to their excellent heat resistance and rubber like quality. Silicones are basically polymers that contain silicon along with carbon, oxygen and hydrogen.
Marine coatings are applied in military and commercial ships in offshore oil rigs, yachts, and in boats. It is expected that the marine coatings market will witness a double digit growth rate in the next six years owing to higher demand for reducing fuel consumption of ships and the eco-friendly nature of coatings. A specific area of marine yachts and vessels requires specialty marine coatings to prevent fouling above and below the waterline areas.
Thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs) contains some fraction of polypropylene, polyethylene, rubber and filler (fiberglass, carbon fiber, and metal oxysulfate). The properties of a thermoplastic polyolefin’s depend greatly on the size and distribution of the microstructure. Thermoplastic polyolefins come under thermoplastic elastomers which are polymers and are processed like a thermoplastic material.
Cement additives are chemical formulations added to cement or concrete in small quantities to meet the design requirement and functional and aesthetic aspects of civil structures. These additives are used in residential, industrial, and commercial buildings. The major advantages of using additives include improved strength, color, chemical resistance, enhancement of cement properties and reduction in the use of other chemicals and water.
Industrial sludge treatment chemicals are the formulations used for treating waters which are polluted by harmful industrial chemicals or by commercial activities, prior to the waters’ re-use or release into the environment. The end-users of these chemicals are all the industries that produce harmful sludge such as mining processing chemicals, iron and steel industries, mines and quarries, food industries, complex organic chemicals industries, nuclear industries and water treatment industries.
Since the last decade, the demand for bio-based organic acids is growing at a steady pace owing to the impact of conventional organic acids on the environment. In order to cater to this growing demand, more and more organic acid is being produced from renewable sources such as feedstock.
Automotive paint plays an important role in the protection of automotives against acid rains, UVrays, oxidization and corrosion. It is one of the primary features that a customer sees and is attracted towards. Most people judge the performance and durability of the respective vehicle by the quality and durability of its paint. Automotive paints have low VOC & high solid content.
Polyacrylamide is a kind of polymer that is formed by mutually crossing link with an acrylic amide. Polyacrylamide is also known to be formed out of the acrylamide subunits. It is economic, environment friendly, and being versatile it is used in different industries. It is non toxic, however, non polymerized acrylamide may be present in a small amount in polymerized acrylamide which is a neurotoxin and is handled with care. Polyacrylamide consist copolymers of acrylamide and certain few other chemical species like acrylic acid or salt.
Specialty pigments are a class of color additives that are used for enhancing product value and product performance in their application segments. The metallic and special color-shifting effect of specialty pigments has made them popular among consumers. They are primarily used for high-end products and attractive packaging. The application areas of specialty pigments include paints and coatings, plastics, printing inks, cosmetics, and toiletries.
Bio-succinic acid is derived from plant and animal tissue and acts as a substitute for petroleum based succinic acid. It can also be a substitute for maleic anhydride used in the production of several commodity chemicals such as 1, 4-butanediol (BDO). The application areas of Bio-succinic acid include bio-plastics, resins, surfactants, coatings, lycra fiber, bio-polymers and pharmaceuticals.
The demand for biofertilizers is witnessing strong growth since the last decade owing to its eco-friendly characteristics and a trend to reduce the reliance on chemically derived fertilizers. Biofertilizers are manufactured using living cells of microorganisms which help in the growth of crops by providing the required nutrients from the soil.
A class of polyesters used in composite materials, which comprises approximately 80% of the total thermoset resins, is unsaturated polyester resin which is commonly referred to as UPR. The growing demand for UPR from end use industries is expected to drive its demand over the next five years. During the recession of 2009-2010, all the major industries across the globe experienced an adverse effect due to the economic downturn which included the UPR industry as well.
The global market for tire reinforcement materials, amidst growing safety concerns and rising demand from automotive industry, is witnessing a growing trend. New technologies developed in the industry are attracting the attention of automotive industry leaders, who aim to impart safe and comfortable driving experiences to their customers.
Graphene, also known as “magic material” by various research labs, is composed of pure carbon placed in a hexagonal pattern. Graphene can be used in a variety of applications owing to its superior performance. The material is said to offer extraordinary properties in all its applications. Graphene is useful in high-end technologies like RFID, sensors and super capacitors among others.
Amino acids are organic compounds made from the amine and carboxylic acid functional groups. The key elements of an amino acid are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Structurally they can be segmented as alpha, delta, beta and gamma. Because of their biological significance, amino acids are commonly used in nutritional supplements, food technology and fertilizers. In industrial applications they are used for the production of biodegradable plastics, chiral catalysts, and drugs.
Soil treatment processes are used for improving the biological and physical content of the soil which is degrading due to growing industrialization. The pollution caused by industries are mixing in the soil content which makes the soil infertile and further impacts the growth of crops negatively.
Metal finishing refers to any process of deposition of a metallic or a non metallic coating on a substrate. Substrates are metal parts and the coating could be metallic or non metallic based on the desired properties. Metal finishing is done on most metal parts in order to enhance its properties, obtain specific characteristics or to enhance the appearance in order to make it more marketable. Most metal manufacturers use the coating process on the manufactured parts so as to obtain the desired results. Metal finishing process has wide spread applications and is used in all areas of metallurgy.
Cellulose ethers are high weight molecular substances produced by alkalization of cellulose. Due to a variety of important properties like organic and water solubility, pH stability, surface activity, water retention, binding, emulsification, thermal gelation and others, the use of cellulose ethers in various industries has increased over the last few decades. These properties of cellulose ethers changes with the type of cellulose used in production. Owing to the increasing commercial applications of cellulose ethers, the global market for cellulose ethers observed a significant growth rate in the last five years and is expected to grow in future.
Battery is an electric cell which produces electricity from chemical reactions. Batteries are used in laptops, cars, portable devices and household devices. Owing to growing industrial applications the global market for battery raw materials is expected to grow significantly through 2018. The global market for battery raw materials observed rapid growth in the past several years and is expected to grow at a considerable rate in the future. North America is the leading regional market in the global battery raw materials market and Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing regional market.
The world market for 1,3 butadiene is largely driven by demand for elastomers due to their extensive use in manufacture of tires. The global market for 1,3 butadiene was estimated at USD 22 billion for the year 2011, and is estimated to rise by 45.6% in the next 5 years and reach a market size of approximately 32 billion by year 2018. The demand for elastomers is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.8% during 2012 – 2018, which in turn will drive the 1.3 butadiene market growth, growing at 6.5% during the same period. The market for butadiene, segmented on the basis of applications includes sub segments such as – synthetic elastomers, polymers and resins, and other chemicals and uses.
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are tube shaped materials, made of carbon, having a diameter close to nanometers. Due to its extraordinary properties and variety of applications, carbon nanotubes have gained the attention of various industries including electronics, nanotechnology, optics, and other structural materials. Based on structures, carbon nanotubes are categorized into single-wall nanotubes, multi-wall nanotubes, and double-wall nanotubes. Based on applications, carbon nanotubes are segmented into electronics and semiconductors, chemicals and polymers, batteries and capacitors, medical applications, energy, composite, aerospace and defense, and others.
Activated carbon is carbon produced from carbonaceous sources like peat, nutshells, wood, lignite, coir, petroleum pitch and coal. Activated carbon is widely used for its extraordinary absorption properties in various industries like drinking water, purifier industry, food industry and metal plated industry. The growth of the activated carbon market is strongly dependent on growth of these industries. Activated carbon is also used in mining of gold. The U.S represents the dominating single market in the global activated carbon market and is expected to grow at a significant rate in future.
Plasticizers are additives that increase the plasticity and fluidity of a material. They are known for their effectiveness in producing flexible plastics for applications in many industries such as automotives, medical and consumer goods. Plasticizers are one of the best selling chemicals worldwide. The global plasticizers market has shown remarkable growth in recent years. The global plasticizers market has registered revenue of USD 26 billion in 2009 and is expected to reach USD 36.7 billion by 2015. The global annual demand for the plasticizers market is projected to exceed more than 13.2 million tonnes per year till 2018.
Biocides are chemical agents like herbicides or pesticides that are capable of destroying living organisms. Biocides are used as additives in polymers to destroy fungi, bacteria, and marine organism. Use of biocides in rubbers and plastics helps to reduce the cost and cleaning efforts. Biocides are widely used in various industries like water treatment, hospitals, home care, food processing and others. The global market for antioxidants is growing at a significant rate. North America represents the largest regional market in the biocides market and holds 45% of global market share by revenue.
Membrane bioreactor is a combination of various components which are used for waste water treatment. Membrane bioreactor incorporates two processes to treat water. The first step is a bioreactor, in which bacteria consumes organic material with the help of dissolved oxygen in the water, and the second step is a membrane module in which relatively pure water separates itself from organic matter and bacteria. These two units run step by step - firstly liquid flows through the bioreactor and then through the membrane separation process. Membrane bioreactors serve the municipal and industrial sector.
Products such as neodymium-based performance butadiene rubber (Nd-PBR) and solution styrene butadiene rubber (S-SBR) are chief ingredients of high performance rubber. These products represent the family of synthetic rubbers derived from styrene and butadiene. Nd-PBR is chiefly used in manufacturing the treads and side walls of "Green Tires" whereas S-SBR is used as the chief tread compound of "Green Tires". Addition of these products makes tires safe, lessens rolling resistance, improves grip on wet road and increases fuel efficiency, provides high resistance to abrasion and thus makes them more durable. Increasing popularity of high performance rubber in the market is enabling market players such as Germany's LANXESS to develop new production capacities and targets.
In the past decade the global personal care chemicals and ingredients market has demonstrated rapid growth. It is further expected that this growth will not slacken in the next decade as well. Several factors contribute to this rapid pace of the market; however certain challenges of the past will still persist. The major driver of this market is the growth in demand for cosmetics and similar items. With the growth in the purchasing power of the people especially the middle class, the demand for products like anti ageing formulas and hair removal items has grown.
Synthetic coating refers to the use of synthetic compounds in the coating of an automobile. Bio based coating involves the use of biodegradable and organic compounds for the process of coating. The synthetic and bio based coating market can be classified based on the composition of the coating and the technology used in the coating process. Automotive coating can either comprise of synthetic material or bio-based material. Also the coating process involves different technologies for the electrocoat, primer surface and top coat. Apart from the above classification, coating can be done on the interior as well as the exterior of the automotive. Synthetic coating is used for the internal surface of automotives due to its superior luster and appearance.
The global metal cans market is projected to reach $466 billion by the year 2017 driven by recovery in consumer spending patterns and innovative product designs along with technological advancements. Expansion in end use application market and increasing demand from emerging market is further driving the growth in market volumes.
An enzyme is a protein molecule that is a biological catalyst with three characteristics - firstly, to increase the rate of a reaction, secondly to act specifically with only one reactant (called a substrate) to produce products and the third and the most remarkable characteristic is that enzymes are regulated from a state of low activity to high activity and vice versa. Being specific in nature, enzymes are required to operate under certain substrate concentrations, chemical environment and temperatures. The global market for enzymes will reach $8.5 billion in 2015. Moreover, the emerging economies of North America and Western Europe will achieve gains; while rapid growth will continue from emerging economies of Asia Pacific, Africa, Latin-America, and Eastern Europe.
Continuous developments in the automobile, machine, and transportation industries are driving the lubricating oil market extensively. Driven by relative industries, the lubricating oil industry is emerging as one of the top petroleum and chemical industries all over the globe. Lubricating oil find numerous applications in various industries. Changing lifestyles and the growing need of comfort in each and every aspect of life is giving rise to the invention of various machines, thus indirectly driving the market for lubricating oil. The automobile industry is a major contributor towards the growth of this market. Production and demand for lubricating oil is expected to rise in the coming years due to growth in relative industries.
Demand for power lawn and garden equipment is rising considerably mainly because of improvements in housing activities like new construction and single family home sales. Currently, the residential market dominates the power lawn and garden equipment market owing to increasing concerns of people towards gardens. Also, this market is gaining momentum in the commercial sector, particularly golf courses. Government funding and positive response from private firms for development of landscapes is expected to double the growth rate of this market.
Chelating agents are organic compounds that form co-ordinate chemical bonds. The compound that forms the bond is called a chelate. Chelating agents have different applications in different industrial markets such as enzyme deactivation, textile dyeing, bacteriocides and water softening. The global chelating agent’s market volume is expected to reach more than 5 million tonnes in 2018. The market is growing rapidly due to factors such as innovative use of chelating agents and the increase in demand of cleaners and detergents.
Chiral technology is widely spread in human life for instance, drugs for treating diseases, hair sprays, clothes and other several materials are composed of chiral molecules. The global market of chiral technology was USD 4.75 billion by 2010 and expected to reach at USD 5.83 billion by 2017 at an estimated CAGR of 3.05% between 2010 and 2017.
With the growing population and ever increasing need of power generation to satisfy the needs of this population, it has become extremely important to look out for alternative sources of energy. BIPV roofing is emerging as the best alternative energy source and hence, the future of this market seems to be extremely bright. Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) makes up an important part of photovoltaic market. Global BPIV market is expected to undergo annual growth rate of about 56% and reach the capacity of 11,392 megawatts over the year 2015. Building integrated photovoltaic roofing is the fastest growing segment of this market and it is expected to reach the capacity of 3197 megawatts over the year 2015 with the compounded annual growth rate of 51% during the forecasted period.
The advanced materials and devices for renewable energy market is projected to reach $31.8 billion by the 2016 with the compounded annual growth rate of 7.4%. This significant growth is expected as a result of depleting energy resources and increasing demand from growing population for satisfying energy related needs. Developed economies like Europe and America are the biggest consumers of this market as a result of upsurge advancements in technology and higher standard of living. European market is expected to reach $14.4 billion by the year 2016 with the compounded annual growth rate of 11.7%.
Considering the shift or change in the utilization of Internet technology, the growth rate as recorded happens to be USD 1900 million in 2011 and considering the current utilization and the shift towards fiber optics, the expected market is around USD 2900 million in 2017 with a CAGR of 9.5%.
Ethylene Glycol is an organic compound used as automotive antifreeze; it is an odorless and colorless liquid in its pure form. Ethylene Glycol is used as a raw material on the production of polyester fibers such as PET among others. It is used as a medium for convective heat transfer in automobiles and liquid cooled computers. It has got huge importance and has multiple applications due to its availability and price.
Palm methyl ester is a base used for producing biodiesel. It is produced from palm oil in a chemical process is known as transesterification. Methanol acts as a catalyst to convert palm oil to methyl ester. Palm oil cannot be directly used as engine oil due to higher viscosity than that of petroleum products. It is first converted to smaller molecules of methyl ester before being used as a diesel fuel. Palm methyl ester is a ready substitute for diesel. It is successfully tested and used as fuel for power stations and passenger cars. Increasing use of this substitute fuel is driving the palm methyl ester market. It is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years.
Global market for smart fabrics and interactive textiles market is forecasted to reach the value of $1.8 billion by the year 2015 owing to the factors like economic growth, resurgence of consumer confidence, and product innovations. Future for this market remains bright especially for the products that incorporate new generation fibers like nanofibers and other hybrid materials. Despite of slower adoption rates, this market is expected to rise significantly driven by the emergence of advanced products and its use in different areas with significant growth potential.
Concrete Admixtures are added to the concrete in the form of fluids or powder, to enhance its strength, durability, chemical resistance and other properties, thus making it more suitable to satisfy the need of modern civil structures. Some of the major factors driving this market are the growing urbanization across the world, increasing demand of infrastructure in developing economies and improving quality of construction. The market for concrete admixtures is on a rise in developing countries. Increasing support from governments and global economic recovery will drive the market for concrete admixtures.
The global agricultural biotechnology market is expected to reach the value of USD 12 billion by 2015 attributed by the major drivers such as need to enhance productivity and crop yield, reduce the production cost, and develop pest resistant crops. Biotechnology is the most promising technology capable of solving the issues related to global food scarcity, environmental issues, and many more. Implementation of this technology in the agricultural arena is proving beneficial to mankind. Some of the major factors driving the global agricultural biotechnology market include water scarcity, scarcity of agriculture and food supplies, adverse environmental conditions, and others.
With the growing concern regarding the development of alternative and clean fuel, the Biofuels market is witnessing a wide array of R&D in the fields followed by hefty amount of investments globally. In order to keep a pace with the ever increasing energy demand the companies are investing for production of biomass as a reserve for generating the Biofuels. The growing demand for the Biofuels has also triggered the high growth in its base market i.e. biomass.
Polymethyl methacrylate, abbreviated as PMMA, is a clear transparent thermoplastic, used as a substitute of glass. The fragility of glass has seen increased adoption of PMMA across various industries, which find the impact resistant, chemical resistant and weather resistant properties of PMMA significantly important. Demand for PMMA across industries such as electronics, signs and display, lighting fixtures, automotive, construction, and sanityware has induced a sharp growth trend in the global PMMA market, especially after the recession of 2009.
Epoxy resin is a malleable resin used for a number of applications. The most common application of these resins includes uses in laminates, insulators, jewelry, and others. Epoxy resins are popularly known for their electrical, mechanical, and heat resistant properties, due to which they are best suited in insulation applications. They are also available in a wide range of curing agent variants. There is a growing market for epoxy resins in developed economies such as North America and Europe owing to their increasing use in coating processes, wind blades in wind mill turbines, electronic applications, construction work, and adhesives among others. Paints and coatings are primary applications in terms of use of epoxy resins.
pH meters are required to detect the alkali content in water and verify its purity. These meters are most commonly required at water purification plants to check water purity and determine whether it is suitable for drinking or not. The rising population has led to the growing demand for portable pH meters for home use. Water contamination incidences and water-related diseases have prompted people to use pH meters in their homes to confirm water purity before its usage. The pH meters market is expected to witness stupendous growth in the near future due to the rising concerns of people regarding personal health.
Gases which are sold for general purpose to industries, mainly based on air gases and other related gases are known as industrial gases. Gases which are critical components for industries such as chemicals, materials processing, foods, semiconductors, medical, biotechnology, and environmental are known as specialty gases. The global market for industrial and specialty gases is expected to reach 10.15 trillion cubic feet by 2015.In 2009, the market for industrial and specialty gas experienced a fall due to worldwide economic slowdown. The U.S. is the market leader followed by Europe and Asia Pacific in terms of potential.
SBS (Styrene - Butadiene-Styrene) copolymer block is a homopolymer formed by a styrene and butadiene link. It can be used as a substitute to traditional vulcanized rubber, owing to its high elasticity and viscosity nature. SBS block copolymer is used as an adhesive, because of its tenacious abilities. The Styrene - Butadiene-Styrene block copolymer market could be segmented into two major categories: on the basis of types into: thermoplastic elastomers, polybutadiene rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, styrene butadiene styrene rubber and others, and on the basis of end users into: automobile parts industry, medical devices industry, electric devices industry, adhesives industry, waterproofing materials industry, office automation industry, liquid sealing industry, roofing industry, polymer alteration and others.
Nepheline Syenite is a type of igneous rock which is formed out of molten magma in the absence of silica. It is similar to granite and constitutes three types of minerals which are the microcline form of feldspar, the albite form of feldspar and nepheline. Their percentage varies - microline constitutes 24.2%, nepheline 21.8% and albite 54% respectively. Owing to the increase in demand from major markets such as filters, glass, adhesives and ceramics, the feldspar and nepheline syenite market is estimated to reach 14.1 million tons in 2017. The feldspar market leaders in 2011 - Italy and Turkey produced a noticeable 10.3 million tons.
Molded plastics have different segments such as Molded LDPE, Molded Polystyrene, Molded PVC, Molded Polypropylene Molded HDPE and Molded LLDPE. Molded HDPE resins represent the largest product segment in the molded plastics market fueled by its application in industrial packaging, while Molded LLDPE will see the fastest growth in molded plastics. During the economic recession period of 2008 – 2010, the molded plastics market declined due to decrease in plastic consumption.
Aging population and increasing health concerns are some important factors driving the growth of this industry. Discovery of anti-oxidant properties of polyphenols have led to the incorporation of these products into functional foods market. Food and beverage manufacturers are increasingly making use of polyphenols in energy drinks and food products knowing their health benefits and nutritional properties. Owing to the increasing use of polyphenols in different arenas, this industry is expected to undergo significant upsurge demand in the coming few years.
Improving sanitation levels, low energy, and labor costs are driving the market for sanitary ware products. Also, changing consumer preferences is boosting the development of new luxury sanitary wares like private spas, shower systems, saunas, and larger baths among others. Asia Pacific leads in the production of ceramic sanitary wares due to low cost manufacturing and presence of large number of small and medium players in these regions. Asia Pacific region holds the maximum market share followed by Europe, South America and North America.
Petrochemical is one of the fastest growing segments in the chemical industry, registering double digit growth rate over the coming five years. There is a huge surge in the demand for petrochemicals across the globe. The demand for petrochemicals has grown multifold in China in the past decade. The chemicals which are covered in this report are Ethylene, Propylene, Benzene, Xylene and others.
The global fuel ethanol market is experiencing tremendous growth due to the increasing use of ethanol in the end-use market. Its usage is being encouraged due to the ban on gasoline in most of the countries. It is replacing other vehicular fuels and also being used as an additive along with petroleum products. Incredible hike in crude oil prices, and increased green house gas emissions are encouraging governments to promote consumption of ethanol.
Demand for hard surface flooring is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years as a result of the rebound in housing completions, residential improvements, and repair expenditures. The hard surface flooring market is benefiting from the recovery after recession in flooring remodeling and advancements in building construction spending. The residential market driven by the revolution in housing industry is one of the major factors driving this market.
Polyetetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is the one of the largest selling fluoropolymers globally. It is used in number of industrial applications due to its intrinsic features like high chemical resistance, low friction, high insulation, longer life, non-stickiness, inflammability, and availability in a wide degree of temperature ranges.
The economic downturn in the past few years has drastically affected petrochemical demand. The increasing fuel prices and reduced petrochemical production have made it necessary to look for alternative fuel sources to satisfy the increasing energy requirements. Owing to these factors the feedstock market is set to witness double digit growth rate in the coming future. Petrochemical industries are finding ways to optimize production and reduce cost.
Carbon emissions were traded at minor levels over the past few years. However, the involvement of governments in stabilizing the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases has resulted in tremendous growth in the carbon emissions market. The successful implementation of the carbon emissions schemes depends on climate policy enforcement, climate change, and domestic politics.
Some of the major factors driving HTI market are the increasing demand of energy and power from industries, growing awareness about the environment and depletion of traditional sources of energy. The major benefits offered by HTI products are sustainability at high temperatures and high compressive strength. High temperature insulation products are widely used in industrial applications, fire protection and emission control applications. Some of the industries where HTI products are used widely are petrochemicals, refractory, metallurgy, glass, cement, aluminum and others.
Base oils-lubes market is growing due to the increasing need for more sophisticated lubricants in the automotive industry. With the advancement in lubrication technology, base oils and lubricants market is expected to witness a rise in demand in the near future. Base oil quality and supply vary depending on the region and hence it is an important product in global trading. Growing economies are making huge investments in base oils-lubes market for developing higher grade base oils and lubricants to fulfill the growing demands from the industrial and automotive markets.
The strong demand for titanium dioxide Nanoparticle materials in various applications is driving this market. The major application areas of TiO2 Nanoparticles are paints and pigments, sunscreens, plastics, paper, ceramics, skin care, cosmetics, catalysts, printing inks, and glass.
Properties like anti-corrosion, flame retardant, UV stability, gloss retention, etc. are enhanced significantly with the use of nanostructured materials. Nanocoatings are majorly used in construction for exterior protection, military and defense for anti-corrosion coatings of military vehicles, household cleansing, and automotives.
Medical device coatings are widely used to augment product surface function and to improve performance. Coatings help in reducing friction between devices and tissues, and provide excellent surface coverage, wetting, uniform adhesion, wear-resistance and coating homogeneity. Many medical devices require non-stick coatings over moulded, electrical insulation, biocompatible, or other finishes. The global medical device coatings market will increase from $4.7 billion in 2009 to $7.5 billion in 2014, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%.
Ethyl acetate is used as a solvent in oil based enamels, inks, adhesives and various chemical processes. Some of the major factors why ethyl acetate is preferred in numerous industrial applications are low toxicity, low cost, agreeable odor among others. Some of the major areas of application include laboratories, occurrence in wines, entomological killing agent and as an activator or hardener in paints.
This research report analyzes the Crystal Glassware market on the basis of its segments and four major geographies. This is a comprehensive study which includes trend analysis, market numbers, industry growth drivers and restraints along with future market projections and CAGRs for the coming 5 years.
The global surfactants market, which was estimated to be over 15 million tons in 2011, has been undergoing a tumultuous phase with increasing raw material prices, tightening regulatory scenario and increasing calls for sustainability. The market is expected to grow at a meager rate of 2-3% in the next decade.
Two or more fertilizers are mixed in some proportion to produce two or three major elements such as Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and Potassium oxide (K2O) which helps in the effective growth of soil and food. The fertilizer mixtures shipped in 2008 were USD 2.7 billion which was approximately the same as in 2002 due to the fact that single nutrient fertilizers have dominated the fertilizers market during the past 30 years.
Agrochemicals (agriculture chemicals) are those chemicals which are used to improve the productivity of crops by improving fertility of soil and protecting them against pests. Primarily agrochemicals are classified as Fertilizers & Pesticides. Fertilizers such as synthetic fertilizers, hormones, chemical growth agents, raw animal manure and Pesticides such as insecticides, herbicides, fungicides form the agrochemicals market.
Oil prices have shown a rapid growth from 2001 to 2008, driving the propane prices above the expectations and reducing propane’s effectiveness in many competitive markets. Oil prices in the world are also likely to continue with high volatility in the market. The propane industry had to take advantage to solidify existing markets with relatively low world oil prices. Consequently, the propane market has to deal with the consequences of higher prices to develop new markets.
Advancements in artificial implant technology are driving the need of ceramic material in medical industry globally. Biocompatibility and resistance to wear have made ceramic materials ideal for medical implant applications. The global Medical Ceramics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5 % over the period 2012-2018.
Fluoropolymer is a fluorocarbon based polymer and is characterized by high resistance to solvents, bases and acids. It is a polymer with multiple strong carbon-fluorine bonds. There is a surge in the demand for Fluoropolymers, due to the increasing need for high performance materials in industrial applications along with the advancements in its application markets, such as wires, cables, motor vehicles, coatings and others.
Construction chemicals are widely used for Waterproofing Repairs, Crack and Expansion Joint Fillers, Bonding Agents, Tile Adhesives, Plasticizers, Retarders, Air Entraining Compounds Accelerators and others. With the growth in infrastructure sector globally the construction chemicals set to achive new heights in the coming 5 Years.
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Increasing consumption of energy in buildings for various electrical appliances and peripherals has developed the idea of using energy efficient materials in building construction. Energy efficient materials are largely used for thermal insulation of buildings as a result of which, demand for these materials is on the rise. Thermal insulation is the most efficient and effective way to improve the energy utilization and efficiency in the building. This method will preserve the indoor heat during winter while keeping the building cool from inside in summers thus improving comfort and saving energy. Some important factors which are necessary for energy saving potential include thermal insulation, efficient lighting system, insulation of windows etc.
Biopesticides are essential for controlling the effect of agricultural pests, insects, and bacterial and fungal growth on food and field crops. Use of biopesticides can avoid the hazards caused by the use of chemical pesticides on the environment. Growing environmental concerns and stringent regulation from governments of many countries is opening up new growth opportunities for less toxic biopesticides. Increasing health awareness is giving rise to the new trend of organic food consumption, thus boosting the demand for biopesticides. Moreover, increasing awareness towards organic benefits and encouragement from governments for the use of organic products is contributing to the growth of this industry.
Polyolefin Resins are polymers that possess one or more olefinic groups and are derived from hydrocarbon molecules. Polyolefin is a term applied to polymers, which are derived from propylene, ethylene and other alpha-olefins. These are less expensive and adaptable to different fabrication techniques. The major applications of polyolefin resins are in housewares, molded articles, films and coatings. Due to its wide usage and low price the demand for these polymers are increasing globally.
Due to its varied applicability in different industry verticals such as automotive, wind energy, aerospace and other industrial applications, market for carbon fibers is on a rise. The factors contributing to its growth are increasing demand for fuel efficient vehicles, emergence of new applications and the rising demand from developing economies. Asia Pacific is leading the market closely followed by North America.
The global specialty chemicals market is estimated to reach USD 1080.1 billion in 2017 with an increase of 58% from 2010.
Products such as board, paper, textile among others, made by ceramic fiber consume less energy and reduce production cost. These products can also withstand very high temperatures and corrosive environments. Thus the demand for ceramic fiber is on a constant rise in industries such as petrochemicals, iron, steel, aluminum and others.
Nanomaterials market is witnessing a healthy growth rate due to its electrical, physical and thermal properties. Nanomaterials are great conductor of electricity, have high tensile strength and can bear high working temperatures. All these qualities and features make it very useful in various industry verticals such as medical, defense, aerospace, automotive among others. The current focus of all leading players is on making huge advances in nanotechnology, thus driving the overall market of Nanomaterials.
Worldwide market for food preservatives is expected to grow at the compounded annual growth rate of 2.5% in next five years and reach the market value of $2.55 billion. This growth is mainly driven by increasing demand for natural food preservatives in developed markets and continued demand for processed food in emerging markets. The growing trend of using natural preservatives originated with the need for European countries to market clean label food products that are free from additives. Changing lifestyle and flourishing food and beverage industry are giving boost to the demand for natural preservatives. Preservation techniques for preventing food spoilage have been practiced since ages.
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The chemical industry is one of the oldest industries in the country which contributes significantly to the economic growth of a nation. The chemical industry is one of the fastest growing segments in manufacturing industry. Chemicals broadly include bulk petrochemicals and intermediates, minerals, polymers, other derivatives, etc.
The industry has been undergoing important structural changes in the recent years, such as new developing markets, change in manufacturing locations, superior technologies, and rising raw material cost.
The key challenges for the industry are government regulations, carbon-emission policies, and economies of scale.
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