Chemicals and Materials

This research service report presents insights on nine dimensions of materials and sensors technologies for renewable energy, highlighting their penetration, opportunities and prospects, and roadmap till the year 2020.

This research service brings out the strategic developments in the energy saving coatings landscape on a global scale. With increase in sustainability initiatives along with current influence of several environmental or green regulations has created an opportunity for coating manufacturers to develop energy saving coatings that can conserve energy ...

The research service focuses on the emerging trends and opportunities in the bioactive ingredients within the personal care industry worldwide. The bioactive industry has gained focus and momentum in recent years mainly due to advancement of technologies, increased awareness of common people on beauty and safety and their preference on natural ing...

Printed electronics has resulted in cheaper manufacturing of electronic devices. Moreover by using plastic substrates, flexible electronics can also be printed. With printed electronics, devices such as Organic Light Emitting Diodes(OLEDs) and Organic Photo Voltaic(OPV) has potential to change display, lighting and energy harvesting applications la...

The aim of this market insight is to facilitate understanding of the 12I Tax Incentive in South Africa. The insight should provide knowledge in many areas, including: general overview of the 12I, including a brief outline of policy context and sector value; a description of the targeted beneficiaries and main objectives of the 12I; a discussion of ...

The chemical industry has always focused on using feedstocks from the most readily available sources. As renewable resources become a more important energy source in a future low-carbon economy, they provide an opportunity for chemical companies to develop a renewable chemicals industry. This research service examines the following second-generatio...

This research service provides a detailed and up-to-date market intelligence on production and investment trends in the platinum mining industry in Southern Africa. Southern Africa hosts over 87% of the world's platinum group metal deposits and accounted for 79% of platinum in 2012. South Africa and Zimbabwe are key producers of platinum group meta...

This research service provides a detailed analysis of the Southern African steel market for the period 2008 to 2018. It begins with a high-level analysis and discusses the industry challenges, market drivers, and restraints. The research service also covers the total South African Steel industry production capacity, demand, forecasts, and competito...