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This study analyzes the impact of evolving regulatory frameworks across the chemical industry, focusing on both product-level and end-industry regulations. The scope spans key product segments including coatings, adhesives and sealants, polymers and composites, fuels and lubricants, and process chemicals, while also assessing downstream implication...

The 2025 Chemicals Outlook report explores the opportunities various market segments present for chemical companies globally. Regulatory requirements, a focus on sustainability and circularity, and the ever-increasing need for high performance, durable products are bringing about significant developments in the chemicals value chain. R&D activities...

This issue of High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles significant advances in high-tech materials for various industrial applications. The featured innovations include Bio-Based Superabsorbent Polymers as Sustainable Growing Media for Agriculture, Integrated Titanium-Sapphire Photonic Materials for Chip-Scale Laser Systems,...

This research service analyzes technology trends and developments in the field of biobased adhesives.

Special effect pigments are characterized by their ability to impart special effects to end products due to their unique ability to reflect light, resulting in a peculiar luster or metallic effect. Metallic and pearlescent pigments are the 2 key types of effect pigments. Unlike organic or inorganic pigments where color is the result of absorption o...

This study explores the rapidly evolving landscape of functional polymer additives and their critical role in enabling advanced material properties across global industries. Covering six core additive families, stabilizers, plasticizers, flame retardants, fillers and reinforcements, impact modifiers and compatibilizers, and processing and surface a...

This deliverable focuses on the major trends shaping the lubricants industry, as companies look to identify and invest in areas that support future growth. Market dynamics are greatly influenced by megatrends such as sustainability, international trade, and the evolving policy relationships between countries. While many of these trends affect end i...

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are emerging as a cornerstone material for next-generation industries, enabling breakthroughs in electric vehicles, aerospace, energy storage, and flexible electronics through their unique combination of lightweight structure, exceptional electrical conductivity, and superior mechanical and thermal performance. Beyond enhanc...

This issue of High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles significant advances in high-technology materials for various industrial applications. The featured innovations include Cellulose-based Foams for Sustainable Packaging, Advancing Circular Packaging Through Textile Waste Innovation, Valorizing Silkworm Pupae Waste into Hi...