The global centralizers and float equipment market reached a revenue of $991.6 million in 2018 and it is expected to attain a value of $1,439.3 million by 2024. Furthermore, as per the estimates of P&S Intelligence, a market research company based in India, the market will advance at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2019 to 2024 (forecast period). The market is being driven by the…

The expansion of the manufacturing sector is propelling the sales of metal bonding adhesives in India. As per the India Brand Equity Foundation, the manufacturing sector in India boomed during April 2000–June 2019 and reached a value of $91.2 billion in 2019, mainly due to the surge in foreign direct investments. Additionally, several government initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ have fueled the growth of this sector, thereby creating new avenues for manufacturing firms and for the use of…

Automotive adhesives and sealants refer to the substances that are used for several bonding and sealing applications in the automobile industry. These substances are chemically similar but functionally different. Such adhesives and sealants help in enhancing performance, driving experience, reliability, and vehicle safety. These substances are being used in large quantities in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and China, due to the implementation of automotive fuel…

Biocomposites refer to structural materials that are created from renewable resources. After their successful use, these materials biodegrade in an anaerobic environment to produce a feedstock or fuel that is sustainable and degradable. The disposal of these composites is quite easy, and it causes no harm to the environment. Due to the high durability of these substances, they are majorly used to increase the shelf-life of products. These composites are made of materials that are used for…

The increasing implementation of stringent regulations by the governments of many countries, especially in Asia, Europe, and North America, for mitigating vehicular emissions and improving fuel efficiency is fueling the demand for diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue). For instance, the U.S. upgraded its emission regulations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Tier 2…

The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) states that 139,886 commercial vehicles and 551,400 cars were manufactured in Indonesia in 2020. OICA further mentions that the country recorded sales of 388,925 passenger cars and 143,152 commercial vehicles in 2020. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarkets across Indonesia are using refinish coatings on passenger cars and commercial vehicles to increase vehicle age and enhance the aesthetics of such…

Sodium sulphate is an inorganic salt that is primarily used in the production of glass, which is being increasingly used in the construction sector. In recent years, the expansion of the construction industry has created an extensive requirement for glass, owing to which, the production of sodium sulphate has escalated rapidly. Nowadays, the industry is using larger volumes of glass, as compared to cement and bricks, in the construction of modern buildings. Glass manufacturers use sodium…

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon, is a fluoropolymer used in the production of electronic products such as barb insulators, cable ties, connectors, battery binders, circuit breakers, brush holders, and semiconductor devices. The increasing use of the material in the electrical and electronics industry can be attributed to the chemically inert, non-flammable, and non-toxic features of PTFE. Moreover, the hydrophobicity, non-reactivity, good insulating property, and low…

The increasing consumption of personal care products and cosmetics, owing to the surging female working population and escalating consciousness about physical appearance, will create a huge requirement for fatty acid esters in the forthcoming years. These chemicals are being increasingly used as detergent cleansing agents and as emollients and thickeners in skin creams. Additionally, the rising customer awareness about bio-based cosmetics will fuel the consumption of such esters in the…

The expansion of the pharmaceutical industry, especially in the developing nations of Asia-Pacific (APAC) such as India, Indonesia, Thailand, and China, owing to the surging investments being made in research and development (R&D) activities and the expansion of several large drug producing companies in the regional countries, is propelling the demand for acetic anhydride. Moreover, the healthcare sector is booming in this region, on account of the availability of affordable raw…

Pressure sensitive adhesives refer to elastomer copolymers or elastomers that are slightly crosslinked and strongly bond with a substrate. These adhesives do not undergo a liquid-to-solid transition to hold substances together. This class of adhesives can be synthetic or solvent-free natural resins having a viscoelastic property named 'tack'. Tack refers to the rapid wetting of a substrate by a polymer to create an adhesive bond during brief contact with the substrate under light pressure.…

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…