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Critical water innovations of the 21st century
30-Sep-2015
Global
Technology Research
D69B-01-00-00-00
EN00828-GL-TR_16469
Water is necessary for many applications apart from sustaining life. Because it may not be available in sufficient quantity or at the quality required, some form of treatment may be necessary to meet the needs of an application. More stringent water quality specifications normally require more elaborate treatment methods. Challenges of availing clean water suitable for specific applications have led to innovations in water production to meet the needs of each sector. This research service reports on innovations in water production that specifically impact each key sector. It gives the industry snapshot of each key sector, its current water scenario, innovation landscape, global trends and technology roadmap till 2025. Several examples of innovative non-technological ways to produce or provide water are presented at the end of the report. Some key patents and contact details of key industry players are also given.
Research Objectives and Scope
Technical Insights–Research Process and Methodology
Key Findings
Water Uses by Sector and Region
Key Trends
Water Needs
Key Sectors
Drinking Water – Industry Snapshot
Drinking Water – Current Scenario
Drinking Water – Innovation Landscape
Drinking Water – Innovation Landscape (continued)
Drinking Water – Global Trends
Drinking Water – Emerging Technology Roadmap
Agriculture – Industry Snapshot
Agriculture – Water Scenario
Agriculture – Innovation Landscape
Agriculture – Innovation Landscape (continued)
Agriculture – Global Trends
Agriculture – Emerging Technology Roadmap
Energy – Industry Snapshot
Energy – Water Scenario
Energy – Innovation Landscape
Energy – Innovation Landscape (continued)
Energy – Global Trends
Energy – Emerging Technology Roadmap
Semiconductor – Industry Snapshot
Semiconductor – Water Scenario
Semiconductor – Innovation Landscape
Semiconductor – Innovation Landscape (continued)
Semiconductor – Global Trends
Semiconductor – Emerging Technology Roadmap
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals – Industry Snapshot
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals – Water Scenario
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals – Innovation Landscape
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals – Innovation Landscape (continued)
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals – Global Trends
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals – Emerging Technology Roadmap
Food and Beverage Processing – Industry Snapshot
Food and Beverage Processing – Water Scenario
Food and Beverage Processing – Innovation Landscape
Food and Beverage Processing – Innovation Landscape (continued)
Food and Beverage Processing – Global Trends
Food and Beverage Processing – Emerging Technology Roadmap
Pulp and Paper – Industry Snapshot
Pulp and Paper – Water Scenario
Pulp and Paper – Innovation Landscape
Pulp and Paper – Innovation Landscape (continued)
Pulp and Paper – Global Trends
Pulp and Paper – Emerging Technology Roadmap
Chemicals – Industry Snapshot
Chemicals – Water Scenario
Chemicals – Innovation Landscape
Chemicals – Innovation Landscape (continued)
Chemicals – Global Trends
Chemicals – Emerging Technology Roadmap
Fishes and Loaves Model
For-profit and Non-profit Cooperation
Trading Water As A Commodity
Multiple-use Water Services
Legal Disclaimer
Key Patents
Key Patents (continued)
Key Patents (continued)
Key Patents (continued)
Key Contacts
Key Contacts (continued)
Key Contacts (continued)
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition: Future of Your Company & Career
Global Perspective
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| Deliverable Type | Technology Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Jennifer Tan |
| Industries | Environment |
| WIP Number | D69B-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |
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