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Oleochemicals are the basic raw material for soaps and detergents. They are also used as stabilizers and plasticizers in the plastics industry. Oleochemicals are principally used as derivatives, like surfactants, fatty acid metal salts, and fatty acid esters in end-user applications. Soaps and detergents hold the highest market share in terms of en...

This research service covers the personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the European mining industry. Coal and mineral mining operations have been included. Mining for oil and gas has been excluded from the scope of the research. The PPE market is covered in a total of 7 product segments—above-the-neck protection, respiratory protection, prot...

Companies in the medical devices industry must have a finger on the pulse of changing technology trends in end-user markets, as it will have a profound impact on the material requirements in these applications. Sustainability is a very strong trend in the performance materials industry, wherein companies tend to move away from using toxic raw mater...

There is a growing demand for food products globally due to several factors. These include: population growth, increasing disposable income, and rising awareness on health and wellness among older and younger populations. These factors have not only contributed to the greater need for processing and packaging equipment, but also forced food process...

The potential applications and growth potential for graphene are often described as limitless. However, this is practically untrue. This study takes a realistic approach to understanding the applications of graphene and how graphene can be compared to the more mature as well as more nascent technologies. A more accurate forecast is possible by incl...