Search results for: 'many'

The chemicals industry has been undergoing a continuous, but gradual, transformation with the aid of digital technologies. The paints and coatings space leads in terms of the extent of digitalization adopted in various domains of the value chain to address unmet needs, although a significant portion of investment is focused on enhancing value throu...

Within the global tapes market, the food and beverage, packaging, medical, and automotive industries are the largest consumers, while the electronic and construction industries are the fastest growing. In established markets such as North America and Western Europe, growth in many sectors has stagnated due to an over-supply of tapes, leaving niche ...

This deliverable focuses on the major trends shaping the packaging industry, as companies look to identify and invest in areas that support future growth. Market dynamics are greatly influenced by megatrends such as sustainability, circularity, and digitalization. While many of these trends affect end-industries, such as brand owners, which, in tur...

This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine profiles significant advancements in nanotechnology for enhanced performance across various sectors. The featured innovations include Highly Stable Dispersion Paste for Enhanced End-product Functionality, Scalable High-quality Graphene Directly from Raw Graphite Ore, Highly Electrically Conductive...

Since discovery of graphene in early 2000s, it has been the most widely talked about 2D material in world due to its applicability across industries.However, lack of natural bandgap in graphene has prompted many researchers to explore other type of 2D materials. This brings into focus materials such as 2D chalcogenide, 2D oxide nanosheets, phosphor...

The oil and gas industry is in the lookout for new materials that can offer a solution to the challenges imparted by the traditionally used one such as steel. While steel and other metals such as aluminum and cast iron are remarkable in terms of strength performance and handling high volumes of oil and gas fluids, a major drawback associated with a...

30 May 2019  |  Global  |  Market Research

How Sustainability Trends are Affecting the Global Plastics Industry, 2017–2026

Manufacturers are Under Pressure to Create a Circular Economy for All Plastics and Use Alternative Materials Whenever Possible

Infographics

×

People are becoming more aware of plastic pollution, and consumers and manufacturers are seeking ways to reduce their contribution to the problem. Using less plastic, improving recycling rates, using more biodegradable plastics, and moving toward a circular economy for plastics are all potential solutions. The goal of this report is to present in g...