Chemicals and Materials

Aerogels are lightweight materials developed by replacing the liquid component of the gel with gas. Aerogels have extremely high thermal resistance as they have very low thermal conductivity and density. Silica-based aerogels are mostly used. Aerogels are used in a wide range of industries such as building and construction, oil and gas, automotive,...

The advent of nanotechnology (particularly nanoparticles) is expected to boost the nanomedicine market. It is expected to impact in early diagnosis of diseases, preventive intervention, and prophylaxis of chronic as well as acute disorders. In essence, complete development and commercialization of nanoparticles are said to significantly revolutioni...

The offshore energy industry is a capital intensive engineering segment with installations expected to perform at high levels of operating efficiencies for periods of up to 20 years depending on the magnitude of operation. Parts and components designed for such installations such as the wind turbine blades of offshore wind farms and platforms of th...

Packaging materials are widely used for protecting, preserving, transporting, and distributing products safely. Paper-based packaging materials are most widely used across most industries due to their recyclable nature and low-cost manufacturing, while rigid packaging materials (which include glass and plastics) are steadily gaining traction in the...

Nanotechnology has enabled significant improvements in polymers such as increasing their thermal and mechanical properties, water resistance, chemical resistance, and electrical conductivity. Next-generation polymeric materials enhanced by nanotechnology, called polymer-matrix nanocomposites, can find applications in various industries such as tran...

This Industrial Bioprocessing TOE depicts the current landscape and the new life sciences trends across biolubricants, especially focused on non-toxic compounds that may reduce friction and pollution. This edition covers alternative resources that relieve the stress on petroleum products, cost-effective biolubricants that enhance oil recovery, and ...

Degradation of coatings and surface protection technologies can result in damage of the substrate and increase wear and tear. Increased corrosion risk can also result in equipment and pipeline damage and increase downtime. Viscoelastic coatings can help overcoming these challenges and help in providing improved protection for various industrial app...

Permeable concrete has a porous textures that allow air and/or liquids to pass through. Widely used for stormwater management due to its functional and environmental advantages, it is extensively used as paver or flagstone and grassed infill. The High-Tech Materials TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) provides intelligence on technologies, produc...

This Industrial Bioprocessing TOE depicts trends across food safety. This study focuses on recent innovations and trends in microbial food safety technologies. This analysis covers technologies enabling faster, more efficient, cost-effective food safety testing; use of innovative technologies, such as optical or magnetic technology, for accurate pa...