Chemicals and Materials

This study assesses the current status of and future prospects for the global interior decorative paints market. It takes into account volume shipments and revenues generated from decorative paints used in interior applications from 2018 to 2028. Revenues are recorded at the formulated coatings level. The interior decorative paints market is ex...

This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine covers growth opportunities in nanomaterials and nanocoatings. The TOE focuses on multi-walled carbon nanotubes that promise enhanced dispersibility in a wide range of organic solvents, a silver nanoparticle ink that delivers low electrical resistance and temperature sintering, an electrochemical ...

The polymerization additives market comprises segments including nucleating agents, stabilizers, antiblock, slip, antistatic, and others (including processing aids and organic peroxides). By end-use industry type, the market is divided into construction, automotive, consumer goods, packaging, and others (electrical and electronics and medical). Add...

This edition of the Advanced Coating & Surface Technology Opportunity Engine covers growth opportunities in conformal, antimicrobial, and architectural coatings. The TOE focuses on liquidseal technology for enhancing taste and appearance of perishable products, superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings for eliminating corrosion and extending product...

This issue of High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) showcases growth opportunities in dielectric materials, recycled and sustainable materials. Innovations in focus include dielectric elastomers made using carbon black silicone, integrated circuit solutions made using sustainable carbon materials, a road repair technology using gr...

This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine covers growth opportunities in nanoadditives, antimicrobial technologies, and conductive materials. The TOE focuses on fully recyclable barrier coatings using cellulose nanocrystal, a long-lasting nanocomposite-based antimicrobial shield, a greener alternative for hydrophobic coating, a lightweigh...

The market for anti-corrosion technologies, especially coatings for offshore structures has gained momentum in recent years mainly due to the demand for effective and sustained protection for increased service life and reduced operating cost of offshore structures. The recent boom in the oil and gas sector, especially in North America is driving gr...

Within the global tapes market, the food and beverage, packaging, medical, and automotive industries are the largest consumers, while the electronic and construction industries are the fastest growing. In established markets such as North America and Western Europe, growth in many sectors has stagnated due to an over-supply of tapes, leaving niche ...

The automotive industry in recent years has shown increasing interest in the development of lighter body/chassis materials, to reduce both fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, such lighter materials must meet the high expectations of car builders, regulators and vehicle customers/drivers, to be fully successful on a comm...