A common challenge faced by researchers during material R&D is from a data perspective, such as availability of highly fragmented information due to data systems that vary from application to application, fluctuating data quality and inability to access curated external research activities effectively. Integration of digital technologies such as A...

Polymers play an important role as an emulsifier, rheology modifier, thickener, conditioning agent, and delivery system, among others in the personal care industry. The majority of the polymers dominating the personal care industry are of synthetic origin; however, due to stringent regulations on synthetic polymers especially microbeads proposed by...

This research service titled “Technological Advancements Enabling Polymer Recycling,” provides information on various recycling technologies and assess the capabilites of each technology. This research service covers different recycling technologies such as mechanical, chemical, biological, and chemical with more emphasis on the emerging techno...

In the personal care industry, over the last couple of years, the industry trend is moving from clean, green and natural ingredients (green beauty) to blue beauty which not only focuses on checking the ingredients and packaging that can be harmful to oceans, but also harvesting of marine-derived ingredients such as micro-algae and seaweed. These ma...

Due to high wettability and water resistance, hydrophobic and superhydrophobic materials are gaining significance as water repellant layers, for removal of oil from water, and as self-cleaning layers in various industries. Moreover, due to high water repellant characteristics, they can function as anti-corrosion, anti-microbial and ultraviolet (UV)...

Packaging is indigenous to all industries, be it industrial, electronics or consumer goods. Various materials are used for packaging depending on end application requirements; one of the widely used materials for packaging are polymers (mainly plastics). Polymer-based packaging finds high adoption potential in the food & beverage (F&B), FMCG, and ...

Insulation systems from several materials targeting high temperature and cryogenic conditions are available to be applied on cryogenic tanks, process pipelines, vessels, special equipment or high-temperature boilers etc. Apart from civil insulation which would continue to be an attractive market for manufacturers, these companies would also find in...

Chromic materials are gaining significant traction globally owing to the increasing demand for a broad spectrum of applications such as textile, healthcare, automotive, aerospace and defense , food and beverages, and electronics. These materials take up change in external stimulus such as light, temperature, electric field and magnetic field to de...

Nanoencapsulation embeds nanoparticles of solid, liquid, or gas, which are known as actives into a secondary shell material. The shell and core, also known as a nanoencapsulated system, is targeted to be delivered at a specific region to offer controlled release of the active in achieving specific end applications. Nanoencapsulation has been consid...