Chemicals and Materials

This edition of the Advanced Coating & Surface Technology TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles innovations pertaining to coatings that can be used to increase the performance and barrier properties of flexible packaging. It also highlights innovations related to biodegradable coatings, which have a negligible carbon footprint. The issue als...

This research benchmarks top participants in the global lubricants industry. Lubricants are integral to the smooth operations of vehicles, equipment, and systems in the automotive and transportation, industrial, agricultural, and heavy equipment spaces. Lubricants are materials that are primarily used to reduce friction between two or more componen...

Plastics have been a part of packaging industry for long. Features including light weight, low cost, durability, easy to handle, and intrinsic properties such as chemical and moisture resistance are the factors that makes plastic the go-to packaging material in most cases. Recently the market has witnessed a shift towards the use of flexible plasti...

This issue of High-Tech Materials TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles innovations related to biobased materials and chemicals for use in packaging, automotive, and other mobility applications. It also highlights research advances on sustainable approaches for the manufacture of biobased chemicals and materials. The High-Tech Materials TO...

Nanoemulsions are characterized by high bioavailability and permeability; it can potentially be used to encapsulate both water- and oil-soluble substances. Due to its small droplet size, the encapsulated particles can remain stable for a period of time and can avoid gravitational issues such as Oswald ripening. Due to the abovementioned reasons, t...

This issue of the Nanotech TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles various nanosensor developments targeting gas and healthcare industries. It also highlights innovations related to nanomaterials with potential use in the automotive and electronics industries. The issue also highlights research advances related to sustainability and recycling ...

Grinding aids, flocculants, mining collectors, solvent extractants, and frothers are the key mining chemicals used in mineral processing of ores of various minerals which are mined worldwide. Ore processing of ferrous metals, mineral fuels, industrial minerals, and non-ferrous metals contributes to mining chemical consumption across the globe. The ...

This growth insights study examines the debate of natural versus synthetic ingredients in the personal care and cosmetic ingredients market, and discusses how the grey zone of synthetic and natural ingredients is leading to consumer confusion and polarization of ingredient categories. It also covers the market, technology and material trends that a...

Modular or prefabricated buildings are made in a factory and installed later at a site, unlike traditionally-constructed buildings, which are built at the site itself. Major materials involved in the market are wood, concrete, steel, and plastics and composites. The modular and prefabricated building market is currently at a nascent stage when com...