The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently implemented the Pollution Prevention Act under the National Pollution Prevention Policy. The policy aims at preventing or reducing pollution at the source whenever feasible and recycling pollution that cannot be prevented in an environment-friendly manner whenever feasible. Similarly, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 was enacted by the Government of India to prevent, control, and abate air pollution.…

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are being increasingly used for the production of automotive components. The rising consumption of CMCs can be owed to their low weight. In the coming years, as the demand for lightweight vehicles escalates owing to their exceptional fuel efficiency, the usage of CMCs will rise in the automotive industry. Moreover, the less-polluting characteristics that these materials impart to automobiles will boost their adoption in the foreseeable…

Polyimide (PI) films are made of a polymer of imide monomer, known as, polyimide. These films are widely used in the production of heat resistant electronics components, such as pressure-sensitive tape, flexible printed circuit (FPC), and wires, due to their exceptional chemical resistance, high dielectric constant, and excellent temperature resistance. In addition, these films are also used in aerospace engineering and photovoltaics domain, owing to their high heat resistance, low thermal…

1,3-butylene glycol is widely used as a humectant in cosmetic products due to its ability to serve as a viscosity-reducing component. Moreover, the usage of this organic compound helps in stabilizing volatile compounds, such as flavors and fragrances, by fixing their cosmetic formulations, thereby helping in aroma retention. Additionally, the compound also prevents the spoilage caused to cosmetic formulations by microorganisms. Besides, the excellent distribution coefficient of this organic…

Global plastic production increased from 348 million tonnes in 2017 to 359 million tonnes in 2018, as per PlasticsEurope. Among all types of plastics, polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene are produced and consumed in the highest volumes. Common uses of PP are hinged caps, food packaging, microwave-proof containers and other pieces of houseware, plastic furniture, pipes, automotive components, medical supplies (syringes, vials, Petri dishes, and non-absorbable sutures), and even banknotes and…

With the expansion of the pharmaceutical industry, on account of the burgeoning requirement for medical products, the demand for hexamine is rising sharply across the world. This is because hexamine is extensively used in various industries such as rubber, pharmaceutical, fuels, and explosives. Moreover, the surging population in several countries is majorly responsible for the growing poverty, which is fueling the rise in the incidence of diseases such as neurological diseases and urinary…

The soaring adoption of 3D printing in the manufacturing sector is driving the demand for 3D printing materials across the world. Moreover, in many manufacturing facilities, the additive manufacturing technology is being increasingly deployed for obtaining faster and better results. Traditionally, manufacturing has always been reliant on the subtractive process, which involved the…

With the increasing incidence of power outages and power transmission losses, the demand for diesel gensets is rising sharply in Nigeria. Currently, the power infrastructure in the country is quite poor, with high deficit in base power, and as a result, the prevalence of power cuts is surging rapidly. Additionally, the presence of uncertainties in grid is driving the demand for diesel gensets, which are being increasingly used for meeting both prime and auxiliary power requirements in…

With the surge in the global population and the escalating pollution levels, the availability of large areas of arable land is declining rapidly. This is encouraging farmers and governments to use the available arable land in a very judicious manner. As per the World Bank, the size of per person arable land across the world fell from 0.2 hectares in 2011 to 0.19 hectares in 2016. Moreover, the lack of availability of large areas of arable land is making farmers adopt modern strategies and…

The U.A.E. facility management market generated a revenue of $14,360.2 million in 2020, and it is predicted to advance at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2021 to 2030. Furthermore, as per the estimates of P&S Intelligence, a market research company based in India, the market will attain a value of $39,680.8 million by 2030. The market is being driven by the surging investments being made in…

Acrylates are produced by reacting acrylic acid with an alcohol. These esters are primarily used in the production of different types of paints and coatings, plastics, floor polishes, and adhesives. Owing to the exceptional durability, zero concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and excellent stability at extreme temperatures offered by acrylate-based paints and coatings,…

Net zero energy buildings (NZEBs) refer to highly efficient buildings having extremely low energy requirements, that is met by non-conventional energy sources. These structures produce as much energy as they consume annually. To attain their net zero energy goals, buildings must reduce their energy demands by using energy-efficient technologies and utilize non-conventional energy sources to meet the remaining demand. Owing to these properties of NZEBs, governments across the world are taking…

The expanding automotive industry, rising demand for metal finishing products in the aerospace industry due to the critical nature of the components, growing middle-class population in emerging countries, and increasing usage of such products in the construction industry to manufacture and protect the machinery are projected to propel the growth of the metal finishing equipment market at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period (2020–2030). According to P&S Intelligence, the market…