Chemical & Materials Research

Fertilizers are the chemical substances that help to increase the productivity of crops by supplying nutrients to the soil. Types of fertilizers include Nitrogenous, Phosphatic and Potassium, out of which, Nitrogenous fertilizers dominate the market in terms of value followed by the other two. Cereals & Grains occupy a major share among the crops for application of fertilizers. Asia Pacific witnesses a major demand for fertilizers as it has a larger share of cultivable land compared to other regions of the globe. 

The European reverse flame steam boiler market is anticipated to gain a prominent surge in the coming years primarily due to the edge of operation these boilers provide as against other fire-tube boilers. The market for these boilers is characterized by a growing awareness towards the various advantages offered by these boilers that are available in different power capacities.

In the current circumstances, the utilization of oleate esters increased fundamentally expanded, on account of their far reaching use in plasticizers, agrochemicals, absorbents, makeup, lubricants, and different items over the world.

In the previous couple of years, the focus of the healthcare services industry on methods for forestalling clinic procured contaminations has extensively expanded. Doctor's facility procured diseases spread because of the unhygienic utilization of surgical instruments and surgical fabrics, for example, wraps, cotton balls, and gloves. 

The rapid strides taken by the worldwide automotive industry in recent years and a burgeoning aviation sector in developing and developed regions are key factors that have spurred the demand for petrol, oil-based, lubricant additives, and a variety of rubber products.

The growing demand for paraxylene is primarily a reflection of the prosperity of the polyester market, but the flourishing industry of automotive, wherein the product is used as polyester filament, is also aiding to the market for paraxylene. The textiles produced by compounds of paraxylene are being used by large masses for a number of decades, although government regulations pertaining to the usage of non-degradable materials is obstructing the paraxylene market from attaining its complete potential. While the U.S. market for paraxylene has been slowly recovering, Asia Pacific has emerged as a highly lucrative region.

Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is a standout amongst the most generally utilized items in the thermoplastic elastomer family. TPO discovers application in a wide range enterprises, for example, car, building and development, home machines, restorative, mechanical, and footwear.

The demand for sulfur dioxide is escalating on the back of the prosperity of the food and beverage industry, wherein the segment of ready to eat meals and packaged food is on the rise among the urban population. Analysts of this report have also attributed the notable CAGR, with which the demand would increment during the forecast period of 2017 to 2025, to the extending demand from the textile industry. 

Selenium sulfide is a type of sulfide salt derived from selenium. It exists in either yellow-orange or brignt orange colored tablet or powdered form. It is insoluble in ether and water. It can dissolve in carbon disulfide.

The global nickel alloy welding consumables market is foreseen to embrace healthy growth prospects with increasing applications in different end-use industries such as shipbuilding, liquefied natural gas (LNG), aerospace, and renewable energy.

The Asia Pacific piperonyl butoxide market stood at US$10.02 million in 2015 and is estimated to touch a valuation of US$15.45 milion by the end of 2024. The regional market is projected to garner a moderate CAGR of 5.0% during 2016–2024. The report offers a critical and in-depth assessment of key drivers and restraints, share and size of major segments, notable trends, lucrative avenues in various countries, and the competitive landscape.

The global soap noodles market is expected to flourish over the course of the forecast period starting from 2016 and ending in 2024, mainly on account of the expanding demand from the soap industry. The product is utilized for the manufacture of toilet soaps by utilizing pigments, signature fragrance, and other additives.

The global tert-butanol market is gaining from industrialization and urbanization in emerging economies of Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. These regions rake in maximum revenue due to the rapid growth of automobile, food and beverages, personal care, and construction industries. This has turned the focus of both established and new players to developing countries.

An optical fiber incapacitated with rare-earth elements such as holmium, thulium, praseodymium, dysprosium, neodymium, ytterbium, and erbium is the active gain medium is known as a fiber laser. They are linked with doped fiber amplifiers which are known for providing light amplification excluding lasing. 

Bio-based construction polymers are the polymers which are derived from renewable biomass sources such as living organisms, microbiota, corn starch, and vegetable oils and fats. As they are polymers, these biopolymers contain units that are monomeric that are bonded to form large structures. 

Carbon fiber, a variety of fiber produced from organic polymers with long strings of molecules that are bound together with carbon atoms, is rapidly becoming the material of choice for the manufacture of durable and lightweight components used across a number of industries. Their weight saving nature has granted carbon fibers an important place in the automotive industry and the material is becoming more common than ever before in common cars. 

The global market for paints and coatings is anticipated to witness a significant growth throughout the forecast period. The high rate of urbanization is predicted to contribute towards the development of the overall market in the coming years. The introduction of nano-coatings and green coatings is predicted to create promising growth opportunities for key players operating in the global paints and coatings market throughout the forecast period. 

The global market for specialty chemicals is projected to grow at a healthy rate in the coming few years, thanks to the growing demand from diverse industries across the globe. A substantial contribution from construction and automotive industries is another factor fuelling the growth of the overall market. However, the rising use of bio-based chemicals due to several environmental hazards is likely to curb the growth of the market in the near future.

Rheology modifiers, popularly known as thickeners or viscosifiers, find applications in different industries such as adhesives, food, inks and coatings, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, textile, detergents, ceramics, paper, and paints, among others. Rheology modifiers alter the viscosity of the formulation to impart a particular functionality to the product that ranges from enhancing mouthfeel, body, moisture retention, texture, and suspendability of soluble ingredients to augmenting stability and dry strength, reducing syneresis, thwarting bacterial attack, and stopping shrinkage.

Perlite, an amorphous volcanic glass having high water content, is essentially formed from hydration of obsidian. It is found in volcanic regions and can expand significantly when heated. Expanded perlite is obtained after perlite processing and milling. Water molecules are released during the expansion process, resulting in the lowering of its density and weight. It has excellent insulation properties.

Chitosan is a sugar that is extracted from the hard outer skeleton of shellfish such as crab, lobster, and shrimp. It finds application as a medicine to cure obesity, high cholesterol, and Crohn’s disease. Chitosan also helps to cure complications resulting from dialysis in kidney failure patients. Those complications include high cholesterol, anemia, insomnia, etc.

Chemical indicator inks find application in different sterilization monitoring processes because of their ability to switch colors when exposed to certain sterilants at set temperatures. The change in color bears proof of the fact that the sterilization process is over and that the instruments are safe to be used for the next surgery.

An aromatic solvent is one that contains an aromatic hydrocarbon such as xylene, naptha, ethane, propane, or toluene. It is an organic chemical meant to dissolve solid materials to form a homogenous solution. It is produced mainly via distillation of crude petroleum stock in the oil refining industry and primarily finds application as thinners and diluents in coatings, paints, adhesives, and cleaners to speed up the drying process.

Wood adhesives and binders are used to bind two or more wooden surfaces together to create panels. They are known for their high bond strength, thermal and chemical resistance, and durability, which provides customers with cost-effective end results. These adhesives and binders are used for various industrial and consumer applications such as in flooring, plywood, windows and doors, furniture and subcomponents, and cabinets. 

Tire cords are the basic tire reinforcement materials, which helps in maintaining tire’s dimensions under different physical conditions and thereby results in comfortable riding. For instance, nylon tire cord, which are prepared from high tenacity continuous filament yarn via plying and twisting, provide high strength, fatigue resistance, impact resistance, and high adhesion.

In materials and polymer chemistry, resin is a solid or tremendously glutinous material found from a plant or from a synthetic origin which is principally converted into polymers. They are often a combination of organic compound, mainly terpenes and its byproducts. Several plants, mainly woody plants, give it away as a result of any wound. The resin thus acts a protection to the plant from the invading pathogens and insects.

Polypropylene, which is also referred to as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer extensively used in a wide range of applications such as textiles, packaging and labeling, laboratory equipment, automobile components, and stationery. In polypropylene random copolymer, randomly polymerized ethylene monomer is added to polypropylene homopolymer, which lowers the melting point, reduces the polymer crystallinity, and makes the polymer more transparent. 

Polymer nanocomposites or PNC comprises a copolymer or polymer having nanofillers or nanoparticles distributed in the polymer matrix. These particles are found in variety of shapes such as spheroids, fibers, and platelets among others, with one of the dimensions in the range of 1 to 50 nm. These polymer nanocomposites belong to the group of multi-phase systems that comprise over 95% of the total plastic production.

Unless heated beyond their curie temperature, the property of permanent magnet to retain its magnetic property is highly useful for several industries. Manufactured from magnetized material that produces its own magnetic property despite the absence of an external electric field, such as nickel, cobalt, iron, and allows of rare earth elements, permanent magnets find applications in household equipment, medical devices, automobiles, and electronic among others. 

Palm kernel oil and coconut oil-based natural fatty acids are predominantly used in manufacturing cleaning surfactants. Thus, the growing consumption of surfactants in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces has had a positive impact on the global palm kernel oil and coconut oil based natural fatty acids market.

Non-woven adhesives are referred to as thermoplastic adhesives which include a base antioxidants, plasticizers, tackifiers, and polymer. These types of adhesives are soluble, fusible, and heat resistant. Non-woven adhesives are basically used for medium/low load assemblies under reasonable service situations. Although they have a good resistance power against oil but poor against water.

Nano copper oxide is referred to as a brownish-black or reddish nanoparticle, which is available in variety of forms according to the applications it serves. Nano copper oxide is basically a sold in powder or generally in discrete form in the market. It has various unique chemical and physical characteristics such as antimicrobial activity, low cost, relatively stable, photovoltaic properties, and superconductivity. 

The demand for marine coatings has been skyrocketing due to the increasing need to protect the marine vessels from corrosion, fouling, and weathering. Increasing sea trade and use of vessels for entertainment and leisure have spiked the demand for marine coatings to a significant extent. Today, a wide range of coatings are used for maintaining yachts, boats, sub-marines, ships, and kayak among others.

In order to maintain safety across various industries, specifically designed footwear are essential, especially in the sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction, oil and gas, food and beverages, and manufacturing. These safety boots come with additional protection for the toe, made up of steel or similar composite material. 

Foam blowing agents are essentially used for enhancing the existing properties of polymers. Their very function is to provide the polymer matrix a cellular structure, which, in turn, strengthens the foam. Polymeric foams are known to have low density, low heat transfer, and optimum flexibility amongst other advantages.

Coated paper is a paper which has been coated with a polymer or compound to provide some qualities to the paper, such as surface gloss, weight, smoothness or condensed ink absorbency. Several materials, including calcium carbonate, Kaolinite,  Bentonite, and talc can be adopted for coating paper for the high quality printing used in the packaging industry and in magazines.

Coated fabrics are composite materials prepared by spreading bonding agents on one or both sides of the fabric and coating it with rubber compounds as per the requirement of the final end-use application. The final product is not only flexible, strong, heat resistant, and washable, they can also be electrically conductive or insulating as per desire. In the automotive industry, coated fabrics are used to manufacture air bags and seat covers.

The global clear brine fluids market is poised to rise at a steady pace in the coming years as the overall oil and gas industry is expected to undergo a major change. The increasing investments in ensuring energy security in developed countries and the burgeoning drilling and completion activities are expected to make key contributions to the rising revenue of the overall market.

Cellulose fibers are man-made fibers manufactured from wood pulp of plant sources. The manufacturing of cellulose fibers involves various chemical and mechanical processes, and yields fiber types with varied useful properties. Rayon, as well as its other types such as triacetate, viscose, and acetate are a few common cellulose fibers, primarily finding applications in textile fabrics, and spun yarn.

Bitumen is a mixture of hydrocarbons, which are highly viscous and black, obtained naturally or as a byproduct of petroleum distillation. It is extensively used for surfacing in the road construction. It provides excellent water resistance along with high stickiness and viscosity. The commonly available types of bitumen are paving grade, cutback, polymer modified, bitumen emulsion, and oxidized.

Physical vapor deposition (PVD) is a process wherein a thin coating is formed on an object using the base material via evaporation and condensation. This technique is used in automotive, defense, healthcare, and many other industries.

Controlled-release fertilizers are fertilizers that are capable of releasing nutrients in the soil in a controlled manner over an extended time frame. This technique, as compared to the fast-release technique of several conventional fertilizer varieties, is made possible with the help of encapsulating nutrient granules in polymeric coatings.

Bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films have been available in the global market for nearly four decades and are now extensively used in place of aluminum foil, cellophane, and waxed paper across a number of applications. Owing to their superior strength, excellent printability, clarity, flatness, and light weight, BOPP films have become indispensable in the packaging industry and are used for packaging a variety of consumer products such as foods and beverages, textiles, garments, stationary, and textiles.

Organic acids containing the carboxyl group (-COOH) are called carboxylic acids. These compounds are extensively used in the manufacture of products such as dyes, pharmaceuticals, plastics, detergents, textile, animal feed, rubber, soaps, and perfumes. Some carboxylic acids such as acetic acid, benzoic acid, and citric acid find wide usage as preservatives in the food and beverages industry.

Tricyclodecane alcohol dimethanol (TCD alcohol DM) is a colorless and highly viscous substance with a characteristic odor. The material is sparingly soluble in water and aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. TCD alcohol DM offers outstanding harness, transparency, and elasticity to the final product and is used in the manufacture of a variety of high-performance hard surface coatings.

Ceramic tiles are tiles made majorly from clay and water, with other minerals and additives added for imparting specific physical properties. Used primarily in the building and construction industry, ceramic tiles are commonly used across building floors, roofs, walls, and ceilings. The key application areas of ceramic tiles include new projects, replacement and renovation, commercial, and residential projects.

Silver nanoparticles exhibit distinct electrical, thermal, and optical properties and are amongst the most widely used nanoparticles for consumer products. They find application in a wide range of products such as chemical and biological sensors and photovoltaics. For instance, silver nanoparticles are used in photonic devices and molecular diagnostics, which make use of novel optical properties of these materials.

There are a host of technologies involved in the processing of polypropylene (PP), viz. meltdown, spunbond, composite, and staple, as a key feedstock. It is after the polymerization of propylene that the basic petrochemical polypropylene is derived. Owing to their faster speed belts bearing a low cost, impressive durability, and soft nature, spunbonded PP nonwoven fabrics are prognosticated to register a higher selling rate.

Polyisobutylene is a commercial polymer that has widespread applications across numerous industries owing to its superior thermal stability, flexibility, and impermeability to gases. PIB is majorly used in the manufacture of inner tire tubes and adhesives and sealants.

Lignosulfonates is one of the most abundantly available wood chemicals across the globe. Lignosulfonates is majorly obtained as a by-product from a sulfite processing of wood pulp. The rising emphasis of key players on the expansion of the application base is anticipated to encourage the growth of the global lignosulfonates market throughout the forecast period.

The global market for industrial safety gloves is predicted to grow at a healthy pace in the next few years. The rising awareness among workers concerning their safety while at workplace is estimated to fuel the growth of the overall market in the next few years. In addition, the strict rules and regulations for the use of safety devices are likely to create promising opportunities for key players operating in the global industrial safety gloves market in the coming years.

High density polyethylene (HDPE) is a largely versatile type of polymer and one of the most popular classes of plastic. From flexible and light films and bags to new construction heavy-duty damp proof membranes, HDPE finds application in a range of sectors. The demand for mineralized water and advancing electrical and electronics industry are envisioned to set the tone for the global HDPE market as these applications make use of the blow molding and injection molding grades respectively.

Flexographic printing has had a long-time growth experience, owing to its marketability on the basis of compatibility with a range of substrates and many other features. It is a popular flexible packaging printing technique which uses inks offering an enhanced printing rate with the help of their high drying characteristics. The flexographic printing inks market is expected to see a trending growth with an important application in the high-speed printing process.

Ferroalloys are studied to hold a high fraction of one or more types of substances such as silicon, manganese, and aluminum and form a wide range of iron alloys. These alloys are used for the eradication of oxygen during the manufacture of iron and steel. They could also be employed for the manufacture of watch bodies, hand railings, dairy equipment, cutlery, automobile bodies, and road rails.

The global cresols market is anticipated to a significant pace throughout the forecast period, thanks to the rising demand for vitamin E across diverse industries. Vitamin E is being used extensively in animal feed additives and dietary supplements, owing to which the global market is expected to witness a significant growth in the near future. 

The global copper oxychloride market is growing at a significant pace, owing to the rising demand from the agriculture sector. Copper oxychloride is used widely as fungicide on several crops, including rubber, orange, coffee, tea, cardamom, and cotton. In addition, it is also used for a large number of fruits and vegetables. The increasing number of advancements and innovations in order to enhance the production using copper oxychloride is anticipated to supplement the growth of the overall market throughout the forecast period.

Bulk container packaging refers to products that are used for storing and transporting beverages, non-hazardous chemicals, oils & fat, pharmaceuticals, and food products in high volumes. Worldwide, bulk container liners, flexitanks, and flexible intermediate bulk containers are predominantly used for bulk container packaging solutions.

The growth of the medical polymers market is largely dependent on the growth of the pharmaceutical industry. At present, rising awareness and initiatives carried out by several governments around the world for health and well-being characterizes growth trends in the pharmaceutical industry. In particular, developing countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America will display demand for pharmaceutical devices in the coming years.

Flexible packaging is a reusable product holding a top position in the packaging market. It makes packaging easy and convenient with features such as spouts, re-sealable seals, and zip locks. It can readily change its shape when filled. The packaging product finds a large acceptance worldwide because of its excellent storage properties, easy transportation, less wastage, appealing appearance, convenience, and light weight.

Sulfosuccinates are metal (sodium) salts of monoester or diester sulfosuccinic acid. Produced from maleic acid anhydride, they are primarily anionic surfactants. Unlike other anionic surfactants, sulfosuccinates cause less irritation to the skin and eyes as they have mild cleansing characteristics. With biodegradable and good foaming properties, they also provide performance properties such as dispersing, wetting, foaming, and solubilization.

Specialty pulp and  paper chemicals are raw materials used in the production of specialty papers and can be largely categorized into functional chemicals, bleaching chemicals, basic chemicals, and process chemicals. Specialty papers are the end result of the mixture of chemicals and paper pulp.

Due to wide-ranging chemical properties, hydrazine hydrate finds application in numerous end-use industries. It is an inorganic compound that is manufactured commercially by using three production processes such as Bayer-Ketazine process, Olin-Raschig process, and Peroxide process. Hydrazine hydrate is used as a key blowing agent in the polymer industry. It has an odor similar to ammonia and is typically colorless.

Metalworking fluids is a term used for a range of fluids such as oils that are used for reducing fiction and heat, apart from removing metal particles in industrial processes. Primarily used as lubricity bases in formulation of water-soluble grinding and cutting fluids, metalworking fluids are deployed in forming operations such as rolling, stamping, and drawing.

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a chemical compound constituted of hydrogen and oxygen and has robust oxidizing properties. The wide range of applications of hydrogen peroxide mainly stem from its ability to oxidize a variety of organic and inorganic compounds and the amazing germicidal properties. The end users of the hydrogen peroxide market comprise a wide spectrum of industries such as paper and pulp, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care and cosmetics, electronics and semiconductor, and agriculture.

The term pyrotechnics refers to substances or products that are explosive or combustible. Pyrotechnics is an umbrella term describing fireworks displays, realistic-appearing explosions in films, and other effects related to fireworks. These products play a pivotal role in the entertainment industry for creating a number of dramatic effects such as fire accidents and blasts.

Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is a flammable, clear, and colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Used as a methylating reagent and in the making of other chemicals, the compound is likely to witness growing demand over the next few years. It is also used in the cold sterilization of beverages, working against microorganisms that spoil beverages. Pharmaceuticals, polycarbonates, pesticides, and solvents can be some of the prominent application segments of the global dimethyl carbonate market. 

Anti-corrosion coatings protect various metal components from oxidation, exposure to industrial and environmental chemicals, moisture, and salt sprays. Preventing contact between corrosive materials and chemical compounds, these coatings might also feature nonstick properties. As rust and corrosion prevention is a key concern of a number of industries that have high humidity, salt, water, and mist, the global market for anti-corrosion coatings market is expected to soar. 

Dimethyl ether (DME), also known as methoxymethane, is the simplest ether which has widespread applications in chemicals industry and is extensively used as aerosol propellant. DME can be produced using a variety of feedstock such as biomass, methanol, and fossil fuels. The most prominent feedstock are natural gas, particularly in North America, or coal, especially in various Asian countries. 

Defoamers, including deaerators, are especially useful in eliminating foams which are frequently produced during the manufacture and application of coatings and printing inks. They are increasingly useful in the prevention of large air occlusions and macro-foam formations found in waterborne formulations. Foam formation significantly interferes with the applications processes of the ink, manufacturing processes of the paper and pulp industry, and causes defection in the paints.

Coil coatings are multi-layered composite coatings of resins, pigments, and primers used for coating and painting sheets of metals such as aluminum, steel, and tin in the continuous automated line process. To resist weather and corrosion, metal substrates (majorly steel and aluminum) are roll coated and then coated strips, sheets, and rolls are molded as required. The coated metals find heavy applications in automotive fabrication, construction, and appliances.

Calcium nitrate is an inorganic compound produced by applying nitric acid to limestone and then treating the resultant with ammonia. Usually produced in granulated form, calcium nitrate has extensive applications in the agriculture industry as nitrogen fertilizer and in making explosives. Other major uses of calcium nitrate are in wastewater treatment by eliminating the odor of sulfate compounds present in water.

The global acoustic insulation market has been witnessing a major demand due to the flourishing construction industry. The growing awareness amongst users about the effects of noise pollution on human health has led to a shift toward seeking solutions for soundproofing. In the coming years, the market growth will also be determined by the technological advancements, changing consumer patterns, rising standard of living, and stringent regulations pertaining to fire safety.

Basically, sealants are used to form an airtight and watertight seal between two or more surfaces. Some sealants form an adhesive bond between surfaces while some isolate one surface from the other against agents such as noise, vibration, and electrolysis. In the marine industry, owing to the perpetual presence of moist conditions surrounding vessels and other varieties of marine vehicles, the foremost feature expected of marine sealants is excellent water resistant features, while strength of the sealant considered secondary. The thriving shipbuilding industry across a number of regional markets and a constant rise in international sea trades present vast growth opportunities for the global marine sealants market. 

The environment-friendly nature and excellent ion exchange capacity of zeolite 4A make it an attractive substitute for Sodium Tri Poly Phosphate (STPP) in the detergent industry. Its use provides benefits such as high sequestering power at extreme temperatures and no fertilizing effect. Water treatment, packaging, gas separation, oil refining, and drying are some of its key applications. 

In the recent past, thermosets have become excellent replacement for thermoplastic or metallic components as they offer highly useful properties such as mechanical strength, high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, electrical insulation, and other benefits. Rapid urbanization is reflecting positively on several industries wherein lightweight and durability of the products are essential.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a lightweight, flexible, and yet strong plastic. PVC pipe is commonly used in the construction and irrigation industries, and as these two industries touch new peaks with rapid urbanization and increased efforts for proper irrigation, the demand in the global PVC pipe market is expected to expand at a healthy growth rate during the forecast period of 2017 to 2025. 

Chelating agents improve the stability of the ion complex by making more than one bond to a metal ion, and are frequently used for several industrial and technical purposes such as chemical processing, pulp and paper, and consumer products. Some specific chelating agents, for example organophosphonates, sodium gluconates, and APCAs’ are useful in various household and water treatment applications.

Active calcium silicate is made up of hydrochloric acid, limestone, and sodium silicate. Owing to its chemical composition, this compound is known to be an excellent fire resistant, adhesive, and sound absorbent. All of these characteristics have made a terrific impact on the uptake of active calcium silicate in residential buildings and the overall infrastructure sector. 

Pretreatment primers or coatings are a variety of materials used to offer products made from metals, allows, and die-casts to become more resilient to corrosion, thus allowing high cost savings by enlarging their workable lifespan. These coatings protect metal and alloy components from degradation due to factors such as chemicals, oxidation, and moisture. Pretreatment coatings find extensive usage across a number of application areas in industries such as electronics, automotive, defense and aeronautics equipment and vehicles, household and agricultural appliances, and industrial machinery. 

Also known as ‘China clay,’ kaolin is used at a sweeping rate in a variety of industrial applications, including paper, fiberglass, rubber, and ceramic. Much of the demand for kaolin can be accredited to its value added features which have attracted end-users from a host of different sectors.

The primary function of packaging comprises the safe delivery of products from the manufacturer to the consumer. Plastics have become viable material choices in myriad packaging applications in a wide range of industries, including food and beverages, healthcare, cosmetic and personal care, and consumer goods.

Polymer chameleons, also referred to as “smart” polymers, will likely be the next big hit in the medtech domain. They are stimuli-responsive, environmentally sensitive materials that alter their microstructure due to an external trigger such as ultrasound, pH, ionic strength, heat, magnetic and electric fields, light, and chemical species. The changes are reversible and the material structure can return to its original state on removal of the trigger.

Specialty polyamide manufacturers are preferring eco-friendly and high-quality alternatives as raw materials to conventional petroleum. These polyamides, which are manufactured using renewable raw materials, have a lower CO2 and other greenhouse gasses footprint and support sustainable development. Continuous research and development activities are paving way for advanced polyamides that provide excellent thermal and mechanical characteristics and enhanced humidity resistance.

Matting agents are useful to achieve the desired matting effect, while at the same time, maintaining the performance properties of the coating including color stability, good flow, and physical and mechanical properties. There are various formulations of matting agents are available including epoxy, epoxy-polyester hybrids, and polyester-TGIC powder coating. Owing to its application for various purposes, the global matting agents market is projected for a healthy growth rate during the forecast period of 2017 to 2025.

Antiscalants are extensively used in RO membrane systems for averting issues pertaining to mineral scaling. It is a type of a chemical that is injected into feedwater before the feedwater is allowed to flow into RO membranes. The infusion of antiscalant prevents the formation of scales by delaying the reaction time between magnesium and calcium, allowing the water to be purified by the RO systems seamlessly.

Short- and long-chain dicarboxylic acids (DCA), derivatives of fatty acids, are increasingly gaining popularity as one of the most promising applications of fats and oils, devised especially to serve as sustainable polymer building blocks for industrial usage. In stark contrast to conventional plastics, bioplastics made from renewable biomass such as dicarboxylic acids serve as a way of conserving fossil resources and reducing CO2 emissions.

Based on resin type, the market can be segmented into acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane, polyester, and other. In terms of technology, water based and solvent based are the two segments of the market. On the basis of application, the market can be further classified into non-residential and residential.

Attapulgite has been extensively used in the industry for decades and is distinctively recognized as clay mineral. It belongs to the fuller’s earth family of minerals. It is highly porous and has distinguishing colloidal properties such as resistance to high surface area and higher concentration of electrolytes. Due to its unique properties, it finds application in various end user industries.

The global carnauba wax market has witnessed tremendous growth over the past few years, due to its increasing application in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sector. Brazil is the leading producer as well as exporter of carnauba wax across the globe.

Medical composites include large scale components ranging from those used for x-ray applications to the composite bolts to underpin bones internally. They are used in equipment components such a mammogram plates to state-of-the-art carbon fiber exoskeletons. 

The rising application of white oil across diverse segment is the chief driver of the global white oil market. Steady growth is predicted for the market in the forthcoming years as white oil applications in personal care, pharmaceuticals, and polymers report increase. Besides this, the product is consumed extensively as a base ingredient in the processing of thermoplastics elastomers, personal care formulations, and medicines. 

Window films are thin sheets or laminates, which can be installed to the interior of glass surfaces in residential and commercial buildings and automobiles. The tensile strength and dimensional stability that these films offer, along with clarity and cost-effectiveness, make them attractive for use in residential and commercial installations. 

Aprotic solvents are those that cannot donate hydrogen in a reaction. The global market for aprotic solvents is poised to rise at a significant growth rate in the foreseeable future owing to the burgeoning demand from the end-user industries. Some of the commonly used solvents are acetone, benzene, chloroform, hexane, and toluene.

The worldwide cool roof coating market is prognosticated to ride on the multiple benefits offered by various cool roof products such as infrared (IR) reflective, elastomeric, steep-sloped, and slow-sloped. A cool roof is able to bring down the surface temperature by approximately 50 degrees as it absorbs lesser sunlight than a regular roofing system. 

Aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents and thinners, the mixtures of either long straight chain, branched chain, saturated, or cyclic paraffins, are produced from the distillation of crude oil by appropriate boiling point range fraction. Aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents and thinners find extensive usage as diluents or solvents in coatings and paints. 

The world market for extrusion coating is forecasted to gain impetus from the soaring count of packaging applications in a diverse scope of end-use sectors. On a global platform, liquid packaging is prophesied to be a larger extrusion coating segment in terms of application. It finds application in the packaging of goods such as household cleaning products, spirits and wines, and beverages and liquids. 

The world industrial batteries market is projected to march its way along the path of a steady expansion while spreading its presence to different sectors. Telecom and data communication being the stallion end-user sector is foreseen to secure a larger share in the international market. 

The worldwide liquid roofing market is envisaged to leverage the demand conceived by the advancing applications of different coatings such as silicone and products such as elastomeric membranes. While the applications of elastomeric membranes are explained later in this discussion, silicone has grabbed the attention primarily due to its extraordinary properties.

From the manufacture of candles to its use in coatings, packaging, polishing, food, and a vast variety of application areas and industrial products, the wax industry plays a key role in the smooth functioning of many industries. In the past few years, the rising application of candles manufacturing along with the increased use of wax across the packaging and personal care industries have significantly driven the global industrial wax market. 

Bitumen, one of the oldest engineering materials known to the mankind, has been used for over a thousand years in ways such as pavement binder sealant, adhesive, and waterproofing agent. Used in ancient times in its natural form, refined bitumen has more recently found a continuous rise in usage, especially in the construction of roads. Refined bitumen can be used in its unblended form when derived from a good crude oil sources and with the use of a proper refinery process. 

In the science of materials and polymer chemistry, resin is referred to as a solid or extremely viscous material of a plant or of synthetic origin which is basically converted into polymers. They are often a mixture of organic compound, chiefly terpenes and its derivatives. Several plants, mainly woody plants, give away as a result of any injury.

Breathable membranes enable the roof of the building to breathe, opposing the need conventional ventilation. They are appropriate for use as a complete unsupported or supported underlay underneath slated or tiled roofs, in cold or warm ventilated or non-ventilated roofs. Breathable membranes are gaining prominence and are being highly used on a variety of products.

The global market for butylated triphenyl phosphate is expected to witness a phenomenal growth in the foreseeable future. The primary factor behind the growth of the market is the burgeoning demand for this compound from the automotive sector. As per the findings of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA) correspondent’s survey, the total number of vehicles produced in 2015 were close to 90.78 bn. 

The global high temperature resin market is likely to register promising growth potential in the forthcoming years. The rising demand for thermoplastic resins in the high temperature composites market is driving the global market. High temperature resins are used in some of the most rigorous applications for composite materials. They exhibit superior thermal stability, minimal mechanical degradation, and excellent chemical resistance.

Development and manufacturing of new products require more resources and are more complex than ever. As a result, the limelight is slowly shifting towards metal replacement. It is being widely acknowledged for reducing weight, production, and cost times. Metal replacement materials are used across industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, healthcare, and construction. The materials used are engineering plastics and composites such as carbon fiber reinforced plastics and glass fiber reinforced plastics. 

Globally, the rising disposable income and changing lifestyles are paving way for a greater uptake of apparels and footwear. Leather is one of the most commonly used materials used for their manufacturing. As a result, the global synthetic leather market is gaining significant traction. Synthetic leather is produced using polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride. It is used for the manufacturing of clothing, automotive, footwear, bags, and furnishings among others. 

To control the amount of flow in fixed displacement pumps, the speed of the pump has to be altered, which is not energy-efficient and requires manual control. These two factors make fixed displacement pumps undesirable for industrial applications, wherein variable displacement pumps are preferred instead, as they allow flow management via valves that control speed of hydraulic actuators. 

Engineered foam is a lightweight plastic that finds applications in a gamut of areas such as energy, automotive, wind energy, packaging, and construction sectors, among others. It is also used in the manufacture of shock absorption and waterproofing gaskets. In the domain of sports, engineered foam is used to join parts that need cushioning impact, in helmet paddings, wrestling mats, and flotation devices. 

Isobutyl stearate is a stearate ester which is available in two forms – oily liquid and waxy solid forms. The most prominent applications of isobutyl stearate are in metalworking, personal care, and industrial segments. Of these, the metalworking industry accounts for maximum consumption of isobutyl stearate. Next comes the personal care segment and the industrial applications. 

Wax melts, also known as wax tarts, unlike candles that burn with a wick, are put in a tart warmer or an oil burner and gradually warmed from a tea light or electric heating source. Available in numerous fragrances and designs, they are being increasingly used to improve indoor atmosphere. 

The global protective coating resins market has been gaining immense popularity, owing to its increasing use across diverse industries. The growing demand for volatile organic compounds-free and environmental friendly protective coating resins is anticipated to create promising opportunities in the next few years.

The rising awareness among consumers regarding the importance of clean and safe packaged water is expected to fuel the growth of the global packaged water treatment system market in the next few years. As a result, this market is expected to register a progressive growth rate in the coming years. The research study on the global packaged water treatment system market presents insights into the key factors that are expected to affect the growth of the global market in the next few years.

The global nucleating and clarifying agents market is forecast to exhibit a strong growth between 2017 and 2025. Growth witnessed in the market will be driven by the increasing demand for rigid packaging in the food and beverages sector. Also the market as per experts will benefit from the extensive use of nucleating and clarifying agents for reducing the time taken during polymer processing.

In the last few years the global glass bonding adhesives market has witnessed considerable growth, which is expected to persist through the course of the report’s forecast period from 2017 to 2025. Glass bonding adhesives are in high demand due to their characteristics such as high bond strength, low temperature resistance, excellent adhesion property, high bond strength, and low thermal expansion.

The global market for gas analyzer, sensor, and detectors is estimated to register a healthy growth throughout the forecast period. These devices are extensively used to measure safety levels across diverse industries in order to safeguard their manufacturing unit and personnel from any kind of unwanted damage. The growing awareness concerning the benefits of these devices is projected to propel the global market in the near future.

Researchers have predicted a healthy growth for the global flat steel market. Driven by rapid industrialization in countries such as India, South Korea, and China, the global market for flat steel is forecast to report a positive CAGR between 2017 and 2025. For instance, with immense growth of the China construction sector on cards, the demand for flat-rolled products for extensive application in external walls, purlins, and cladding construction is expected to increase. 

The global market for ductless heating and cooling systems is estimated to register a healthy growth rate in the next few years. The rising demand from the construction industry, especially from developing economies is likely to accelerate the growth of the overall market in the next few years. Furthermore, the development of new product and technological developments are anticipated to supplement the market’s growth in the next few years.

The global mist eliminator market is anticipated to display moderate growth in the forthcoming years. This is mainly due to the rising number of coal-powered plants worldwide combined with winning social policies and incentives provided by governments to promote the utilization of mist elimination techniques in industrial applications.

High pressure seals are used across several industries such as oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, chemical and petrochemical, and pharmaceutical. High pressure seals are developed for long service life and to reduce the friction in extreme pressure applications that are carried out over a broad temperature range.

Evaporative condensing units are installed for refrigeration needs across various industries such as chemical, power, and commercial industries among others due to their energy efficient features. The booming food and beverage industry displays an extensive demand for evaporative condensing units for several end-users such as cold stores, restaurants, warehouses, and food processing units.

The penetration of composites continues to grow in aerospace and defense, wind energy, and transportation applications. The need for precise, comprehensive testing of these materials along with stringent testing standards for these materials is primarily driving the global composites testing market. 

Polysilicon is a hyper pure polycrystalline form of silicon and is used as feedstock material in many solar energy applications and as a key raw material for manufacturing electronic chips. Owing to its semiconductor properties, polysilicon is extensively used to make photovoltaic (PV) panels across the globe.

Modacrylic fiber has emerged as the most sought after material used across many industries. It is soft, resilient, strong, and dimensionally stable. Moreover, it is quick to dry, easy to dye, show good press and shape retention, and has an exceptional resistance to chemicals and solvents, is non-allergenic, and is not attacked by mildew and moths.

Hydrogen peroxide is chiefly used in several industries due to its bleaching properties. Its day-to-day use is found in washing powders as well. Hydrogen peroxide is vastly brought into use to make sodium perborate and sodium percarbonate, which acts as bleaching agents in liquid and solid detergents. 

Polyurethane composites have recently forayed into foamed structural RIM automotive interior and exterior parts such as package shelves, load floors, and pick-up truck boxes. Used for anti-corrosion, reinforcement, in engineering components, electrical insulation, in aircrafts, trains and cars, and wear and tear protection, polyurethane composites are systems that are processed into molded parts or coatings, in combination with fillers, short, or long fibers.

As the application industries of PVC are growing, the market for acrylic processing aid will grow simultaneously to achieve new heights. PVC products such as foam sheets, pipe fittings, profiles, bottles, sheets, and fencing among many others need acrylic processing aids to gain better fluidity during the process, produce superior surface gloss, and increase their production efficiency, thereby increasing the overall output.

Based on performance, long fiber thermoplastics have reached their peak. They provide strength, stiffness, and toughness like no other material in their segment.

The use of antibacterial chemicals in textiles has significantly increased in the past few years. The rising consumer demand for textiles with high comfort and aesthetic appeal, as well as high levels of performance, protection, and easy-maintenance properties has led to the increased use of textiles with antibacterial protections in apparel varieties such as socks and innerwear. 

The vast rise in demand for alternate power owing to depleting reserves and environmentally harmful nature of conventional power production processes has compelled researchers and government bodies to focus more on reliable alternative power sources in the past years. Research activities in this area have demonstrated the possible use of hydrogen as one of the key contenders in the field of alternative power.

Bulk Molding Compound (BMC), on the other hand, is an amalgamation of cut glass strands and resin that is supplied in bulks or logs. BMC is suitable for either compression or injection molding. Some of the end-use industries utilizing SMCs and BMCs are electrical, automotive, transportation, aerospace, construction, marine, and consumer industries. 

Nickel hydroxide is an integral chemical compound which finds application primarily in the manufacture of nickel cadmium batteries and as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions. It is mostly used in rechargeable battery electrodes, by oxidation to nickel (III) oxide-hydroxide. Nickel hydroxide is an insoluble green, crystalline, inorganic chemical compound exhibiting strong redox properties. 

Cold insulation involves low temperature application insulation methods. It is essentially a technology leveraged to lessen energy leakages from infrastructure to up energy efficiency. Cold insulation finds application in industries such as chemicals, refrigeration, oil and gas, and food and beverage. 

Between 2017 and 2025, the global stain resistant coatings market is expected to report a positive CAGR. The growth witnessed in this market is contributed by the recent technological advancements, especially in emerging economies such as India, China, and Japan. Furthermore, the implementation of rules to curb VOC emissions also acted in favor of the market, by bolstering opportunities for water-based stain resistant coatings market. 

The global self-compacting concrete market is gaining considerably traction from the rising building and construction activities especially across the emerging nations. Between 2017 and 2025, experts predict strong growth of the market. Self-compacting concrete comes will several properties such as it significantly reduces costs incurred on maintenance, repairing, and overhauling (MRO), and has minimum impact on the environment. 

The global market for epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO) is forecast to exhibit strong growth between 2017 and 2025. It will significantly gain from the increasing demand from the plastic additives industries, especially in North America. Besides this, research and development activities by the leading players, coupled with the recent merger and acquisition strategies they adopted will help this market rake high revenue over the forecast period.

The global CFRTP market is projected to grow at a robust pace between 2017 and 2025. The market will considerably gain from the increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. Besides this, the rising use of CFRTP in aerospace application will also aid the market’s expansion. With significant technological advancements on cards, experts also project a promising future for the global CFRTP market.

The self-adhesive characteristic of rubber hinders several purposes that it is used for, and therefore the need for anti-tack agents that can be applied on products in a form of thin layer and achieve the desired durable product. As rubber remains as an essential material for several sectors such as packaging and automobile, the demand in the global rubber anti-tack agents market is expected to remain constantly progressive with a healthy CAGR during the forecast period of 2017 to 2025.

Xylitol is a natural carbohydrate that tastes and looks like regular table sugar. It is categorized either as sugar alcohol or polyhydric alcohol. Xylitol is extensively available naturally that can be obtained from any woody fibrous plant matter. The commercial production of xylitol starts from a hemicellulose obtained mainly from hardwood or corncobs, which is further hydrolyzed into xylose and undergoes catalytic hydrogenation to form the final product. 

The global liquid silicone rubber (LSR) market will grow at a robust pace between 2017 and 2025. The market will gain from the high growth in the electrical and electronics segments, besides the rising demand in medical applications. Besides this, rapid growth witnessed in the demand for medical grade LSRs will also boost the global LSR market. 

Spawning over multi-million dollars, the global concrete cooling market is projected to exhibit a robust growth between 2017 and 2025. The market will majorly benefit from the exponentially increasing demand for concrete cooling systems in the Middle East. The technique of concrete cooling is used to reduce the temperature of poured concrete to retain its characteristic temperature and strength.

Liquid applied membrane (LAM) is a low-viscosity, moisture-curing membrane used for waterproofing different horizontal and vertical surfaces, including roofs and floors.

Phenol derivatives are compounds that are obtained from phenol, a carbolic acid found in household products such as detergents and throat sprays.

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are a type of composite material as well as a kind of technical ceramic. The increased application for CMCs in electrical power generation, aerospace, and maritime propulsion is projected to increase the demand for ceramic matrix composites to a great extent over the coming period.

Automotive fabric is designed to offer high level of comfort and luxury to the consumer. It is used in seats, floor liners, doors, seat belts, cockpit, pillar covers, and headliners of vehicles. It also improves the overall ambience of a vehicle.

Construction repaints are paints used in residential buildings, commercial, and institutional establishments for the purpose of maintenance works, making repairs, and carrying out renovation. They typically consist of varnishes, emulsions, and enamels.

In comparison to other types of bonded abrasives, the soft nature of rubber bonded abrasives makes them ideal for floor polishing, off-hand tool grinding, fabrication, and precision grinding applications as they do not hamper the quality of metals.

Polyfilms have become an integral part of our daily lives. They are eco-friendly and can be safely used for food packaging. Due to their flexible nature, these films find application in many end-use industries.

The global flexible foam market is booming as products made from flexible foams are indispensable in today’s world. Due to its excellent quality, versatility, and range of potential applications, this unique material is in high demand and is extensively used by the majority of industries globally.

Polyethylene is a commodity plastic that is available at low cost and is easy to process. Due to its thermoplastic nature, it cannot be reprocessed repeatedly; hence crosslinking is required to retain its desirable properties, especially at high temperatures.

The key role of composites is to restore the structural integrity of a component without hampering the original design strength. Composite repairs are extensively used for damaged structural parts of automotive panels, wind turbine blades, aircraft airframe, boats, and pipelines, among others. 

Vat dyes - water insoluble, natural coloring agents – find application in dyeing plant fibers such as cellulosic and cotton. Vat dyes have washing, rubbing, light, and chlorine fastness. They are used to dye cotton yarns which are used in denim manufacturing. To make these dyes water soluble, reducing agents such as sodium dithionite and sodium hydrosulphite are used.

Bioactive materials provide the appropriate biological response between material and tissue that result in the formation of a bond between them. Bioactive materials are used to manufacture products that have the ability to replace a part of the body in a physiologically safe and economical manner.

The China ethylene glycol market is likely to experience a tremendous growth, primarily due to the burgeoning demand for polyester fibers across the globe. Polyester fibers are widely used in the textile industry in the manufacturing of carpets, upholstery, conveyer belts, and seat belts. 

The global market for sodium polyacrylate is expected to grow at a progressive rate in the next few years, thanks to the rising number of industrial applications. The focus of leading players on increasing the number of applications is likely to encourage the growth of the market in the near future.

Polymers containing one or more olefinic groups are called polyolefin resins. These high molecular weight hydrocarbons are renowned for their ability to withstand exposure to a wide range of chemicals at the room temperature. 

The global trifluralin market is projected to rise on the back of its main function as an inhibitor of weed growth. With key applications in the agriculture industry, the global market will ride on a robust demand for trifluralin products.

Admixtures constitute those form of ingredients in a concrete mixture which are added during or immediately before the mixing procedure. They are, however, not to be confused with other ingredients such as water, Portland cement, or the aggregate. Plain concrete mixes fall short of providing the characteristics that can be easily obtained from concrete admixtures. 

The global bensulide market is forecasted to grow at a healthy rate with an increasing number of applications in the agriculture and horticulture sectors. The basic use of bensulide as an herbicide, precisely, as an organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, lays a strong foundation for the unremitting growth of the global market.

The global barium sulfate market employs barite mineral as the chief commercial source of barium. The inorganic compound barium sulfate is heavily exploited in its salient applications because of its excellent properties such as white opaque appearance and high density. Impure and pure barium sulfate are the two principal grades produced globally.

Zinc pyrithione is a zinc-based coordination complex that has bacteriostatic properties, which means it inhibits bacterial cell division, and fungistatic properties that essentially inhibit fungal cell division. Zinc pyrithione is also used to treat a variety of skin diseases, including seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Tricyclazole – a chemical known for its use as a fungicide – is a compound that helps inhibit and neutralize fungal growth on agricultural produce. The main application for tricyclazole is as fungicide, where it competes with anti-fungal chemicals such as strobilurin, chloronitriles, benzimidazole, and phenylamides.

Sodium propionate is manufactured through the reaction of sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate with propionic acid. It is chemically produced for a wide range of industrial uses, a lot of which revolve around its toxicity to bacteria and various types of molds, making it very useful in the food industry. 

Penoxsulam is one of the active ingredients present in a sulfonamide-based herbicide produced by Dow AgroSciences, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. The herbicide containing penoxsulam is sold under a variety of brand names, including SC Granite and Granite and is used on rice crops in the United States.

Manganous nitrate is a colorless, hygroscopic solid with acidic odor. It is used for the manufacture manganese dioxide and as a colorant for ceramics and porcelain. Manganese dioxide finds a large scope of application in fertilizers and animal foods. 

Polysulfide sealants are specialty sealants that find application in sealing joints that are to remain immersed in liquids for a protracted period of time. They are mostly used in chemical storage tanks, fuel tanks, swimming pools, fountains, and petrochemical plants, among others. 

Surfactants – short for surface-active agents – are of four different types, namely nonionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric. Of these, methyl ester sulfonate (MES) is an example of anionic surfactant which is procured from renewable natural resources such as palm oil.

Fertilizer mixtures contain two or more primary plant nutrients. They are made by thoroughly mixing the ingredients either mechanically or manually. There are two types of fertilizer mixtures: open formula fertilizer mixtures and closed formula fertilizer mixtures.

Diphenyl sulfone is a twelve carbon organic compound of sulfur with two benzene rings

Global Diafenthiuron Market: Introduction Diafenthiuron is an organic compound which is used as a systemic, broad spectrum insecticide and acaricide in the form of dispersible powder and mothballs. Its solubility in water is low and it is highly volatile, owing to which it is used to control a wide spectrum of insects in warehouses, farmlands and in integrated pest management systems.

Chlorothalonil is an organic compound which is used as a non-systemic, broad spectrum fungicide in the form of mothballs. Its solubility in water is low and volatility is high, due to which it is used to control moths, mold, mildew, bacteria and algae. At high concentrations, chlorothalonil acts as an effective pesticide. 

Bioinsecticides are microorganisms including fungi, viruses, and bacteria that can kill insects and other pests that hinder healthy crop growth. The presence of insects causes numerous problems in fruit or flower-bearing trees; they spoil the farm output and thus reduce the yield per hectare. Bioinsecticides do not persist for a long duration in the environment. 

Benzethonium chloride (hyamine) is an artificial quaternary ammonium salt which is white in colour, solid, odorless, and is soluble in water. It also dissolves in ethanol efficiently. It has a melting point of 327 to 331 degree Fahrenheit and molecular weight of 448.1. Benzethonium chloride properties include anti-infective, antiseptic, and surfactant among others. 

Synthetic chemicals including organophosphates and di-methyl amines are commonly termed under agrochemicals, along with plant and animal manure. Agrochemicals are usually sprayed on crops or mixed with the soil. Agrochemicals a primarily used for the maintenance of the quality of food and soil, protection of crops, the enhancement of yield, and the augmentation of growth process in plants. 

Isoprene or 2-methyl-1, 3 butadiene, is a colorless liquid and volatile in nature. It is soluble in organic solvents such as alcohol and water due to its low vapor pressure and reactive nature. Isoprene rubbers are highly resistant to abrasion and fractures. 

Endosulfan is a manmade pesticide that belongs to the organchlorine group of pesticides. Endosulfan is placed under the cyclodiene subgroup. It was introduced in 1950, which later emerged as a leading chemical that was used against a wide range of insects in agriculture and associated sectors. 

On being a pyridylethylamide, fluopyram is often regarded as a broad-spectrum fungicide, manufactured to provide defense against a wide range of deuteromycete diseases and ascomycete to arable and horticulture crops. 

Alnico refers to a family of iron alloys that primarily contain aluminum, nickel, and cobalt in addition to iron. Alnico magnets are ferromagnetic and are suitable to make permanent magnets. Permanent magnets retain magnetic properties even in the absence of an external magnetic field. 

Gold chloride, conventionally called auric chloride, is a group of chloride salts of gold. One of the most common compounds of gold available for industrial applications, gold chloride is extensively used as the starting point for the synthesis of a number of other gold compounds. 

Micronized Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a polymer significantly used across applications where polytetrafluoroethylene products are required to have high surface lubricity and anti-blocking properties. The compound is manufactured from PTFE scrap or virgin PTFE with the help of thermal decomposition, irradiation or air milling. The size of the micronized PTFE can be customized based on the need of the application. The chief raw materials used to manufacture micronized PTFE inclu

Mancozeb, as the name suggests, is a combination fungicide made of manganese (maneb), zinc (zineb). The mixture of these two organic functional groups makes this type of fungicide applicable across a wide range of crops. The mode of action of mancozeb fungicides is non-systemic, multi-site protective, and action only on contact with the target crop part.

Roof coating solutions are developed to combat extreme temperatures and minimize their effect internally. They also offer protection from seepage, help in avoiding absorption of moisture, and are aesthetically pleasing. The construction industry, after a slack period, has seen a sudden rise due to increased investments and in turn, has led to the demand in roofing coating, especially in BRICS countries. 

The global phthalocyanine pigments market comprises metallic complexes with a diverse array of applications. The five polymorphic crystal types are beta phthalocyanine, epsilon phthalocyanine, alpha phthalocyanine, gamma phthalocyanine, and delta phthalocyanine. Only beta and alpha phthalocyanine pigments have so far been commercialized. Phthalocyanine pigments form coordination complexes with a lot of elements. 

Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug meant to provide short-term relief from fever and pain. The drug is currently banned in the U.S. and the U.K. for human use, and therefore is largely meant for animal uses. The ban on phenylbutazone was approved due to its severely debilitating side-effects such as reducing the rate of production of white blood cells and causing aplastic anemia. 

Methyltriethoxysilane (MTES) (CH3Si(OCH2CH3)3 ) is an organic compound of silicon, belonging  to a class of organosilicon compounds known as silanes, which are saturated hydrosilicones and are generally stable due to their high saturation. Methyltriethoxysilane (MTES) appears to be a colorless, clear, free flowing liquid, and readily hydrolyzes when mixed with water. 

The growth of the global transportation industry is likely to increase the demand for diesel fuel over the coming years by a large extent. Gas oil, which is a heavy oil produced from fractional distillation of fuel oil, can be used for both automotive applications and heating purposes. Gas oil used for automotive purpose – commonly known as diesel fuel or even the “35 second oil” – is quite the necessity in industrial, commercial and agricultural, and off-road vehicles applications. 

Butachlor also known as ‘Machete’ is an organic herbicide that belongs to the acetanilide group of chemicals, and is utilized as a pre-emergent selective herbicide employed against grasses. It is a systemic herbicide that acts as a protein synthesis inhibitor and leads to metabolic dysfunction in the targeted weeds. Butachlor herbicide is primarily absorbed by germinating stem shoots and secondarily by weed roots, growing on the pre-planted arable crop land. 

Thanks to the increasing usage of tebufenozide to control the spread of caterpillars, the global market for tebufenozide is likely to witness significant rise in its valuation over the forthcoming years. The widening application array of this agrochemical as fat soluble insecticide, stretching from fruits to vegetable crops, is expected to add significantly to this market in the long run. 

The rising number of applications of hydrazobenzene and the rising focus of key players on research and development activities are the key factors fueling the growth of the global hydrazobenzene market. Furthermore, the demand for hydrogen peroxide for the purpose of water treatment is anticipated to encourage the growth of the market. 

Additive manufacturing (AM) refers to the concept of creating 3D objects that are solid, and can be of any size or shape to suit the requirement of the engineered products. Additive manufacturing are made by laying down multiple layers of a material, which is a renowned process from traditional subtractive machining techniques that depended on removing material by methods such as cutting or milling. 

For oil well-stimulation in the oil and gas industry, the technique of hydraulic fracturing is frequently used. In this process, the rocks are fractured using liquid, which is hydraulically pressurized and creates cracks in rocks to assure the free flow of petroleum, brine, and natural gas. However, to maintain the fracture in rocks wide open, proppants are used.

Fungicides refer to the biocidal chemical compounds used to hinder the growth of fungi and their spores, which are readily used to control the damage caused due to blights, rusts, molds, and mildews. In the fruit and agricultural crops industry, carbendazim is among the most commonly used fungicides to prevent the growth of fungi.

The rising importance of consuming waste energy is driving the deployment of absorption chillers across various end-user industries. The oil and gas industry is one of the major end users of these chillers. Therefore, the increasing exploration and production activities in the oil and gas industry is fuelling the global market for absorption chillers.