Chemicals and Materials

In this issue of High-Tech Materials TOE, innovative technology developers and market forces shaping the functional materials industry have been identified. Material development has progressed significantly in the past 5 years enabled by new possibilities in achieving structural changes at the atomic structure level, which has helped scientists inc...

The increasing demand for high performance and cost-effective materials in various industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, and others is boosting the growth and enhancing the adoption potential of conductive polymers. Moreover, the dimensional stability, structural strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance characteristics are also...

19 Dec 2018  |  Global

Analysis of Global Silicone Market, Forecast to 2024

Demand from Asia Anticipated to Drive Global Growth

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This research service analyzes the global silicone market. The main segments covered by product form are elastomers, fluids, resins, and gels & other products. In terms of end-user applications the market has been fragmented into transportation, construction, electronics, medical, personal care & consumer goods, special systems, energy, and industr...

18 Dec 2018  |  Global

Analysis of Global Flooring Materials Market, Forecast to 2024

Increasing Global Spend on Construction Activity to Drive the Demand for Flooring Materials During the Forecast Period

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Construction is one of the key industries of the world’s leading economies. Rise in construction spends is expected to drive the growth of building materials. Flooring systems are among the key building materials, and include hard and soft floor coverings. Apart from floor coverings, flooring adhesives have also been taken into account and togeth...

17 Dec 2018  |  Global

Analysis of Plastics and Polymers Used in the Global Consumer Goods Market, Forecast to 2024

Increasing Urbanization, Household Income, and Evolving Consumer Preferences to Augur Well for a Growth in Demand

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The term ‘consumer goods’ encompasses a gamut of products, ranging from housewares to footwear to electrical appliances. Manufacturing of such a wide range of products developed on the basis of varying consumer needs across the globe entails the use of numerous materials, including a variety of plastics and polymers. Growing demand for consumer...

Significant breakthroughs in cathode materials, composite materials, and macroporous materials are seen to be driving the high-tech materials business. Sodium (Na), which is resource-abundant, inexpensive, and whose chemical properties are close to those of lithium, is receiving significant attention as a promising alternative for lithium-ion batte...

This issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology TOE showcases a unique nanoscale glass coating, which could be applied on mobile touchscreens to eliminate the transmission of mobile touch borne diseases. A roof coating, which can eliminate the risk of water permeation in roofs to maintain durable buildings for years, is also discussed. Also ...

This issue of the Nanotechnology TOE covers the latest innovations in the field of nanocoatings for solar panels, graphene for batteries production, and carbon nanotubes-based coatings to prevent ice build-up on aircraft. These innovations can be used in various applications such as energy and industrial processing, and healthcare. Additionally, ...

11 Dec 2018  |  Global

Analysis of Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market, Forecast to 2022

Changing Consumer Preferences and Rise in per Capita Income Drive the Demand

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A rigid plastic material is defined as a material that exhibits no elastic deformation and perfect plastic deformation. Thus, the rigid plastics cannot be easily squeezed and are generally self-supporting and free-standing. Rigid plastics are well suited for packaging as these are lightweight, break- and shatter-proof, and easy on pocket. Rigid pla...