Chemicals and Materials
The global Chemicals and Materials field is navigating an era of profound change. The shift towards sustainable materials, sophisticated manufacturing techniques, and innovative chemical processes is reshaping the industry at an accelerated pace. To stay ahead and capitalize on emerging opportunities, businesses need the latest market research and insights.
Frost & Sullivan’s market research reports, designed specifically for the Chemicals and Materials sector, offer thorough market forecasts, industry trend analysis, competitive benchmarking, and growth opportunity evaluations. Our reports are prepared by expert analysts and researchers, employing a comprehensive research methodology that merges primary and secondary data sources....
Key Topics Covered:
Supply Chain & Manufacturing:
- Cold Chain Logistics (Farm-to-Fork Supply Chain, Temperature-controlled Supply Chain): Improving efficiency and innovation in food transport with a focus on temperature control.
- Heat Transfer Fluids Market (Thermal Fluid Technology, Industrial Cooling Solutions): Market trends and advancements in thermal fluids used for industrial cooling applications.
- Polyurethane Market Trends (PU Material Innovations, Industrial Polyurethane Applications): Analysis of market trends and advancements in polyurethane materials and their various industrial applications.
- Global Adhesive Tapes Market (Industrial Tape Solutions, Specialty Adhesive Tapes): Growth in the global adhesive tape market with a focus on innovative solutions for industrial applications
- Global Industrial Enzymes Market (Enzyme Technology Innovations, Bio-catalyst Applications): Market analysis and advancements in enzyme technology for various industrial applications as bio-catalysts.
- Materials R&D Trends (Technology Growth in Materials, Industrial Materials Innovations): Analysis of trends and growth opportunities in materials research and development for various industries.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Global Firefighter PPE (excluding North America) (Firefighter PPE Market Trends, Protective Gear Innovations, Firefighter Safety Equipment): Growth opportunities for firefighter safety gear in regions outside North America, focusing on market trends and innovative equipment.
- Western European Construction PPE Market (Construction PPE Market, Safety Gear for Construction, European Construction Safety): Analysis of the construction PPE market in Western Europe, focusing on safety gear trends. India PPE Market (India PPE Market, Protective Gear in India, Safety Equipment Trends India): Analysis of the PPE market in India, focusing on trends in safety equipment.
Construction & Infrastructure:
- Composite Materials Market (Composite Materials Market, Fabrication Technology Advancements, Raw Materials in Composites): Impact of advancements in fabrication technology on the composite materials market and the raw materials usedGlobal Road-marking Paint Market (Road-marking Paint Market, Traffic Paint Innovations, Highway Marking Solutions): Growth opportunities in the road-marking paint market with a focus on innovative traffic paint solutionsFood & Beverage:
- Sugar Reduction Technology (Sugar Reduction Technology, Low-sugar Food Innovations, Beverage Sugar Alternatives): Technological advancements for creating low-sugar food and beverage products with alternative sweeteners. Sustainability:
- PFAS Regulations & Chemical Industry (PFAS Regulation Impacts, Chemical Industry Compliance, PFAS-free Solutions): Analyzing the impact of regulations on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) on the chemical industry and the development of PFAS-free solutions. Sustainable Nutrition Practices (Sustainable Nutrition Practices, Eco-friendly Animal Feed, Green Human Nutrition): Exploring eco-friendly practices and growth opportunities in human and animal nutrition.
- Carbon Capture Materials & Chemicals (Carbon Capture Materials, CO2 Absorption Chemicals, Carbon Capture Technology): Growth opportunities in materials and chemicals used for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2).
- CO2 Conversion Technology (CO2-to-chemicals technology, Carbon capture utilization, Sustainable chemical synthesis): Growth opportunities in converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into chemicals for sustainable chemical synthesis.
Other Industries:
- Agricultural Adjuvants Market (Agricultural Adjuvant Market, Crop Protection Adjuvants, Farming Adjuvant Technologies): Growth opportunities in the agricultural adjuvant market, focusing on advancements in farming adjuvant technologies.
- Cosmetics Preservatives Market (Cosmetics Preservatives Market, Personal Care Preservation, Natural Preservatives in Cosmetics): Market trends and innovations in natural preservatives for personal care products.
- Brain Health Ingredients (Brain Health Ingredients, Cognitive Supplement Market, Nootropic Ingredient Innovations): Growth opportunities in the cognitive supplement market with a focus on advancements in nootropic ingredients (2024-2030). De-bondable Adhesives Market (De-bondable Adhesive Market, Reversible Bonding Solutions, Adhesive Technology Innovations): Market growth and advancements in reversible bonding solutions using adhesives.
- North American Wood Coatings Market (Wood Coatings Market, Protective Wood Finishes, Wood Coating Innovations): Market growth and advancements in protective wood finishes specifically for the North American market.
- Antimicrobial Materials Market (Antimicrobial Material Market, Germ-resistant Materials, Hygiene-enhancing Materials): Market growth and trends in germ-resistant and hygiene-enhancing materials.
- Global Lubricants Market (Lubricant Market Trends, Industrial Lubrication Solutions, Advanced Lubricant Technologies): Market trends, industrial lubrication solutions, and advancements in lubricant technologies across the globe.
- Packaging Coatings Industry (Packaging Coatings Market, Sustainable Packaging Coatings, Protective Packaging Solutions): Growth opportunities in sustainable and protective coatings for various packaging materials (glass, plastic, paper). Additional Topics:
- Global Radiation-cured Coatings Market (Radiation-cured Coatings, UV-cured Coating Solutions, Advanced Coating Technologies): Market growth and advancements in UV-cured coating solutions for various applications.
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20 Feb 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research
Innovations in Surface Technologies for Corrosion-resistant Coatings, VOC-free Paints, Abrasion-resistant Coatings, Biofilms, and Others
Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Opportunity Engine
This edition of the Advanced Coating & Surface Technology Opportunity Engine profiles significant advances in surface coatings and treatments for various industrial applications. The featured innovations include Advancing Corrosion Protection Through Next-Generation PVD/PECVD Coatings, Redefining Indoor Air Quality With VOC-free Paints, Corrosion-r...
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20 Feb 2026  |  Global  |  Strategic Imperatives
Top 10 Strategic Imperatives in Critical Raw Materials, 2026
The Top Transformations Impacting Future Growth Potential
Geopolitical risk, supply concentration, technological disruption, and rising sustainability expectations are among the key factors shaping the critical raw materials (CRM) market. Production and, more importantly, the processing of key CRM remain highly concentrated in a few countries, mainly China, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
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13 Feb 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research
Innovations in Materials for Catalytic Recycling Zeolites, Plastic Pyrolysis, Bio-based Graphite, Alternative Leather, Carbon Fiber Reclamation, and Functional Proteins
High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine
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 Zeolite Catalysts for Advanced Plastic Recycling, Microwave-based Plastic Pyrolysis for Decentralized Recycling, Bio-based Graphite as an Alternative t...
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06 Feb 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research
Innovations in Nanotechnology for Nanocapsules, Carbon Nanotubes, Solar Nanocoatings, Nanoreagents, and Other Industrial Applications
Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine
This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine profiles significant advances in nanotechnology for various industrial applications. The featured innovations include Self-activating Nanocapsule-based Fire Suppression Technique, Carbon Nanotube Production from Industrial Carbon Emissions, Molecularly Engineered Multifunctional Nanoparticle Reage...
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05 Feb 2026  |  Global  |  Market Research
Battery Materials Market, Global, 2025–2032
Supply Chain Localization, Regulatory Compliance, and Battery Performance Enhancement are Driving Transformational Growth
In this study, Frost & Sullivan analyzes the global battery materials market. The primary segmentation is by material type, including cathode active materials, anode active materials, electrolyte materials, separator materials, binders, and adhesives and sealants (A&S). The study also covers other materials such as foams, films, tapes, labels, poly...
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28 Jan 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research
Growth Opportunities in Functional Polymer Additives for Improved Material Properties
Functional polymer additives are the performance multipliers enabling stronger, safer, and more sustainable materials, driving the next wave of innovation across global manufacturing
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...
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22 Jan 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research
Nanoporous Catalysts for Optimized Efficiency in Chemical Processing and Industrial Reactions
Nanoporous catalysts are next-generation materials that are driving industrial efficiency, sustainability, and process innovation
Global industries are entering a new phase of efficiency-driven transformation, where material innovation underpins competitive advantage and sustainability compliance. Within this landscape, nanoporous catalysts have emerged as a pivotal enabler—driving faster reaction kinetics, superior selectivity, and lower energy consumption across diverse che...
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19 Jan 2026  |  Global  |  Strategic Imperatives
Top 10 Strategic Imperatives in Lubricants, 2026
The Top Transformations Impacting Future Growth Potential
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...
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16 Jan 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research
Innovations in Surface Technologies for Bio-based Coatings, Multifunctional Coatings, Sustainable Coatings, Barrier Coatings, PV Coatings, and Others
Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Opportunity Engine
This edition of the Advanced Coating & Surface Technology Opportunity Engine profiles significant nanotechnology advancements for various industrial applications. The featured innovations include Bio-based and Microplastic-free Coating for Seed and Fertilizer Applications, Plant-based Adhesives and Coatings for Low-VOC and Microplastic-free Applica...
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09 Jan 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research
Innovations in Materials for Acoustic Metamaterials, Emission Control Catalysts, Tandem Solar Cells, Carbon Fiber Composites, Green Methanol Production, and Others
High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine
This issue of High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles significant advancements in high-tech materials for various industrial applications. The featured innovations include Acoustic Metamaterial Absorption Technology, Tri-metal Automotive Emission Control Catalyst Technology, Interface and Materials Design in High-Efficiency...
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