Chemicals and Materials

Biosurfactants are becoming an attractive alternative for conventional surfactants. This transition is gaining importance as product developmental efforts in application areas such as cosmetics, personal care, and agriculture have already received satisfying results after shifting toward non-crude-based surfactants. There is also a significant push...

India’s automotive industry is gaining significant momentum due to rapid economic growth and profitability. Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative played a major role in promoting start-ups in the country typically in the automotive industry. Increasing population, urbanization, and emphasis to curb carbon emissions to maintain CAFE...

Dumping of plastics in landfills and in marine environment are having adverse effects across the globe. Also, microplastics found in most of the water sources, affects both human and marine life. The current widely adopted crude-based plastics are degraded to reduce its adverse impact. However, degradation of plastics also requires energy intensive...

With the increasing importance of integrated circuits, the need to self-contained units in the electrical and electronic systems are observed to be significant. The electronic components were conventionally connected by soldering or by wire bonding techniques. Thermally conductive adhesives proves to be a promising alternative for these conventiona...

This research service is focused on capturing the current technology scenario, emerging innovations and the current trends in antimicrobial textiles. Some of the key aspects covered in this research includes the different types of antimicrobial technologies, both that are currently used and emerging, for the manufacture of antimicrobial textiles. ...

Mining industry is considered to be a carbon intensive industry that generate greenhouse gases at an alarming rate. The rise in sea levels and increase in global temperatures are among the few direct consequences of continued greenhouse gas release into the atmosphere. However, to completely stop mining activities in order to reduce emissions is no...

This edition of the Advanced Coating & Surface Technology TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles innovations pertaining to coatings and surface modification technologies. Anti-fouling coating for offshore oil & gas sector, silk-trehalose coatings to mitigate soil salinity and boost plant growth, porous polymer coatings-based building panels t...

This issue of High-Tech Materials TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles innovations focused on nanomaterials including nanocellulose and composites. It also covers research advances in polymer processing and barrier films for packaging. The High-Tech Materials TOE provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, an...

This issue of the Nanotech TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles developmental efforts focused on manufacturing nanofertilizers and barrier packaging. It also highlights production processes targeted toward scaling 2D materials and drug delivery platforms. The issue also profiles innovations related to nanomaterials for use in energy storage...