Chemicals and Materials

This market insight analyzes the global microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM) market in building and construction. MPCMs are incorporated into building and construction components such as panels, gypsum boards, insulation panels, wallboards, and other building materials. Components are used in construction of the flooring, drywalls, concr...

The Research Service titled "Technology Innovations in Smart Fabrics" offers a detailed assessment on technological advancements and market for Smart Fabrics. This emerging technology, which is in a rapid developmental stage is impacted by a number of business accelerators and challenges on the stakeholder front. Geographical hotspots have been id...

This market insight is about microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM) as incorporated into textile components such as fibers, yarns, fabrics, foams and gels. These textile components, when used in manufacturing garments, apparel, bedding and mattresses, become endowed with temperature control properties. Temperature control relative to ambie...

This research service identifies the major industry drivers, restraints, regional trends, and segment trends in the global HP foams market. The research covers 4 regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World and accounts for revenue generated from urethane, silicone, and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) foams used in construction an...

This issue of Vital Signs, released on September 3, 2014, discusses Thermo Fisher Scientifics divestment of laboratory equipment company Cole-Parmer to GTCR, the increasing use of large animal biotechnology in human health applications, the collaboration of Life Technologies and RainTree Oncology Services, the agreement between Ventana and Quintile...

Lead acid (LA) chemistry is one of the oldest, and commercially most well-established, battery technologies. In the past 1520 years, LA batteries have faced increasing competition from advanced battery technologies, perhaps most importantly from lithium ion. In response, the LA battery industry has invested significant R&D resources to improve t...

This study covers the global lubricant additives market using a base year of 2013 and forecasts through 2020. Research segments are analyzed by deposit control, viscosity control, film forming, and others as added to enhance lubrication performance in automotive, aviation, marine, and industrial applications. Market and technology trends in North A...

A total of 1,937 clients completed Frost & Sullivans 2014 Search for Growth survey. Frost & Sullivans research team has used the findings and the open-text feedback obtained from the survey to select and prioritise topics that were deemed to be poised for the greatest growth in 2014 and beyond, and to examine relevant Mega Trends. This market i...

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are the main type of solid-state lighting (SSL) that are currently replacing older lighting technologies such as incandescent lamps, halogen tubes, and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). The LED market offers a wide range of opportunities for chemical companies because chemicals and materials are required at all stages o...