Friday 31 May 2013

The sol-gel method is a cost-effective and convenient way to prepare mono and multicomponent glasses and ceramics, some of which would not be possible to be used by conventional processes. This is because of the use of homogeneous liquid solutions and the ability to form gels at room temperature. Sol-gel processing refers to the low temperature method using chemical precursors which in turn leads to ceramics and glass with higher purity and better homogeneity than high temperature conventional processes.


The applications of sol-derived products are numerous, and one of the major applications is in coatings and thin films used in electronic, optical and electro-optic components and devices such as substrates, capacitors, memory devices, and infrared detectors. Anti-reflection coatings are used for automotive and architectural applications. Sol-gel can also be used to infiltrate fiber performs to make composites. 

Glass coatings and inorganic/organic hybrids have potential optical applications including optical filters, chemical sensors, passive and nonlinear active waveguides, and lasers. Moreover, biomedical applications have been incorporated in the sol-gel matrices. Applications include biochemical processes monitoring, environmental testing, food processing, and drug delivery for medicine or agriculture. Other biomedical applications include coatings for metal implants and bone grafting materials. Cosmetic applications include sunscreen lotions and makeup that have UV absorbers.

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Tuesday 28 May 2013

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Marine Lubricants Market by Product (Mineral, Synthetic, Bio), by Application (Engine Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Grease, etc.) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the global marine lubricant demand was 2,272.6 kilo tons in 2011 and is expected to reach 2,852.5 kilo tons in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 3.31% from 2012 to 2018. 

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In terms of revenue, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.13% from 2012 to 2018. Marine lubricants reduce the friction between operating mechanical components, thereby increasing the output efficiency of machineries, engines and components installed on a ship.
The growing shipping industry is expected to augment the growth of the marine lubricant market in the near future. To prevent lubricant spillage in water bodies, and regulatory pressure to increase product quality and ensure environment safety has resulted in increased demand for relatively safer synthetic and bio-based marine lubricants.


Key product segments analyzed and estimated in this study include mineral, synthetic and bio-based lubricants. Mineral lubricants dominated the product market, accounting for 87.15% of the overall demand volume in 2011. Marine lubricants are primarily categorized into seven different applications including engine oils, hydraulic oils, grease, turbine oils, gear oils, compressor oils and heat transfer fluids. 


This research analyzes and estimates the performance and demand of marine lubricants in the global scenario, providing detailed trend analysis of the market by geography and comprehensive analysis of companies that are dealing in marine lubricants.


Engine oils captured majority of the market and accounted for 46.28% of the overall marine lubricant market in 2011. Hydraulic oils and grease followed engine oils and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.37% and 3.35% from 2012 to 2018.


In terms of volume, Europe dominated the global market, accounting for 46.0% of the overall market in 2011, with the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands and France being the most dominant regional markets. Marine lubricants demand is expected to rise in Europe due to a favorable regulatory scenario and high consumer awareness levels in the region. Europe was followed by Asia Pacific, owing to high demand in emerging economies, especially China, South Korea, India, Japan and Singapore. Asia Pacific marine lubricant revenues are expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.23% from 2012 to 2018.


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Some of the key companies that deal in mineral oil, synthetic and bio-based marine lubricants include Total Lubricants (Lubmarine), Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron, Castrol, and ExxonMobil.


This research analyzes and estimates the performance and demand of marine lubricants in the global scenario, providing detailed trend analysis of the market by geography and comprehensive analysis of companies that are dealing in marine lubricants.

Thursday 23 May 2013


Linear alkyl benzene is primarily produced as intermediate when surfactants are produced for utilization in detergents. Linear alkyl benzene is derived exclusively from petroleum derivatives such as benzene & linear paraffin. Linear alkyl benzene is converted to linear alkyl benzene sulfonate which is a biodegradable surfactant. Alkyl benzene sulfonate is used as a surfactant in household & industrial detergents, in emulsifiers in agricultural herbicides, and as a wetting agent.


The global linear alkyl benzene market is segmented into America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. The market share of North America and Europe are declining because new linear alkyl benzene production facilities are being set up in emerging economies to meet their increasing demand. The increasing demand for linear alkyl benzene in developing countries reflects their gradual shift from soaps to synthetic detergents. During the years from 2012 to 2018, the demand is expected to grow at a steady rate; however, the growth rate might vary according to the region.

The growing demand from the end-users of the Asia-Pacific region is driving the demand in the linear alkyl benzene market. Asia has emerged as the largest producer as well as consumer market of linear alkyl benzene / alkyl benzene sulfonate in the recent years. The Middle East continues to be a major net exporter for linear alkyl benzene/ alkyl benzene sulfonate. Studies carried out on linear alkyl benzene have also shown that it has no detrimental impact on the environment and human health, which drives the demand for linear alkyl benzene.

The decline in demand from mature markets of linear alkyl benzene such as North America, Western Europe, and Japan is a matter of concern. The demand for linear alkyl benzene is on the decline in these markets because manufacturers of detergents are coming up with detergents that contain fewer alkyl benzene sulfonates which have very less impact on its performance. The trend towards increase in the use of liquid detergent products from traditional powder detergent products, which were the major consumer of alkyl benzene sulfonate, is restraining the demand in the linear alkyl benzene market. 

The rate of the feed stock used i.e. benzene and linear paraffin can also hurt producers of linear alkyl benzene.

Some of the leading manufacturers of linear alkyl benzene include Amreya Petroleum Refining, Bisotun Petrochemical, CEPSA Quimica, Chemische Fabrik Wibarco, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Deten Quimica, Emalab, Formosan Union Chemical, Fushun Petrochemical, and Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL).

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Current market trends 
Market structure
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A biomaterial is any substance, natural or synthetic, that is similar to whole or part of a living system or a biomedical device that treats or replaces any organ, tissue or function of the body, especially, a material appropriate for use as prosthesis. Brazil is considered as one of the most promising economies of the world due to the growing number of middle - income consumers. Many market players of medical tourism consider Brazilian market as an attractive destination due to increasing consumer demand, quality services, stable input cost price and excellent medical facilities. This is likely to attract entry of new medical firms. Moreover, the number of hospital facilities and care units will also increase in due time. 


The Brazil market is estimated to have a healthy growth rate. Moreover, rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, aging population and life expectancy are some of the major factors boosting the market size of biomaterials in Brazil. The biomaterial market by product type includes Plastic surgery, Orthopedic, Wound care, Cardiovascular, Urological and Gastrointestinal products.

The Biomaterial market is segmented on the basis of material type as Polymers, Composites, Metals and Ceramic materials. These materials are used in various products such as cardiac stents, catheters, and others. Metals account for a major share of the biomaterial market owing to the natural property of biocompatibility, low wear and tear rate etc. These properties make metals more suitable for use in treatments and are likely to increase its demand in biomaterials. 

The Biomaterial application market is segmented as surgical appliances and supplies, general surgery, electro medical equipment, surgical and medical instruments, dental products and other applications. Biomaterials have wide variety of applications such as in contact lenses, skin repair, blood vessel prosthesis, gene transfer, drug delivery and dental implants. Thus, increasing application of biomaterials is driving the supply side of the market and is attracting more firms to invest in research and development so as to produce new materials and capture a major portion of the emerging market, thus expanding the market size.

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North America 
Asia Pacific 
Europe
Rest of the World  


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Market growth drivers 
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Current market trends 
Market structure
Market projections for upcoming years 

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Wednesday 22 May 2013


Styrenic polymers represent a family of thermoplastic materials with a wide range of applications ranging from packaging and construction to consumer goods, automotive and electronics.  Styrenic polymers use styrene as the building block which undergoes copolymerization with other polymers to form various other polymers. Common styrenic polymers include polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), expandable polystyrene, unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), styrene acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN), and styrene butadiene rubber (SBR).


The growth of the global market is primarily driven by the growth of global packaging market and the growing demand for ABS and SBR in the automotive industry where they form major auto components. However, the constant fluctuation in raw material prices and the regulatory issue owing to growing environmental concerns regarding the impact of these polymers on the environment are some of the major factors hampering the growth of this market.  The rapid industrialization taking place in the emerging economies of China and India will provide immense opportunities for the players operating in the global market to capitalize on the Asia-Pacific market. 

The global market for styrenic polymers is led by Asia-Pacific with the maximum market share as of 2011. Asia-Pacific is followed by North America and Europe. The demand for styrenic polymers in Asia-Pacific is driven by the growing disposable income of consumers in the region. China and India are the fastest growing nations in the world growing at a GDP which is greater than the global GDP growth rate

Some of the major players in the biotechnology market are Life Technologies, Thermo Fischer Scientific, Bio-Rad, Water Corporation, Roche, Abbott and others.

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Asia Pacific 
Europe
Rest of the World  

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Market growth drivers 
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Current market trends 
Market structure
Market projections for upcoming years 

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Tuesday 21 May 2013


The global market for carboxylic acid is expected to grow at a steady pace over the next six years. Some of the major factors driving this market include the growth of the global food and beverage industry and the growing demand for carboxylic acid in the pharmaceutical industry. Acetic acid is widely used as vinegar in food applications, and sodium salts of some carboxylic acids are used as food preservatives. The growing demand for packaged food due to the changing lifestyle of consumers is acting as one the major boosting forces for the global market. Carboxylic acid is used for manufacturing soaps in the consumer goods industry and is also widely used in cosmetics and specialty plasticizers for cosmetic packaging.  

Carboxylic acids are organic acids which are widely used in various end-use industries such as consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The rapid industrialization, primarily in the emerging economies, is one of the major factors driving the demand for carboxylic acid at the global level. 


Finding new applications for various carboxylic acids holds immense opportunities for the market players.  Germany based OXEA is the leading producer of carboxylic acids in the world. Due to continued growth in demand for carboxylic acid, the company is constantly increasing its capacity. In 2011, it built a new unit for production in Oberhausen which augmented their carboxylic acids’ production capacity by 20%. OXEA is increasing its capacity, primarily due to new applications of carboxylic acids such as their use as energy efficient lubricant esters in refrigerators and air conditioners. OXEA is building another carboxylic acid plant which is expected to start in the first quarter of 2013. The constant capacity addition is expected to help the company increase its lead in the global carboxylic acid market in the near future.

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  • Asia Pacific 
  • Europe
  • Rest of the World  
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Market growth drivers 
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Current market trends 
Market structure
Market projections for upcoming years 

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Thursday 16 May 2013


The demand for polyurethane is mainly triggered by growing demand from furniture & interiors and the construction industry. The global market for polyurethane is dominated by Asia Pacific. The polyurethane and polyols report by Transparency Market Research analyses, estimates and forecasts polyurethane and polyols demand on a global and regional level for the six year period from 2012 to 2018, in terms of revenue and volume. The study also provides information on restraints, drivers and opportunities along with the impact on the overall market for the forecast period. The report segments the market based on application, types and region and offers estimates and forecast of the polyurethane and polyols market for each segment. 


The study analyses the product value chain beginning with feed stock material up to end-use. In addition it also evaluates the market based on Porters five forces model which analyses the degree of competition in the market by considering other factors such as the bargaining power of buyers and suppliers, threat from substitute products and new entrants. The report includes a detailed competitive landscape of the polyurethane market including company market share analysis and the profile of key market participants.
In this study the polyols market is segmented based on their type, application and geography. The demand of each product type and application of polyols in terms of both revenue and consumption for each region is forecasted in this report for the period from 2011 to 2018.

The polyurethane market is segmented based on product types such as flexible foam, rigid foam, coatings, adhesives and sealants and elastomers; based on end-use as furniture and interiors, construction, automotive, electronics and appliances, footwear, packaging; and based on geography into Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. The demand of each product type and end use of polyurethane in terms of both revenue and consumption for each of these regions is forecasted in this report for the period 2011 to 2018.


Some of the leading manufactures profiled in this report include BASF SE, Bayer MaterialScience AG, Chemtura Corporation, COIM, Dow Chemical Company, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (DuPont), Hebei Cangzhou Dahua Group Corporation Ltd., Huntsman Corporation, Kumho Mitsui Chemicals Inc, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co. Ltd., Recticel S.A. and Yantai Wanhua Polyurethane Corporation Ltd. These companies are profiled in detail covering features such as company overview, financial overview, business strategies, SWOT analysis, and recent developments.

Polyurethane Market, by Product Segment:

Rigid Foam
Flexible Foam
Coatings
Adhesives & Sealants
Elastomers
Others

Polyurethane Market, by End Use:

Furniture and Interiors
Construction
Electronics and Appliances
Automotive
Footwear
Packaging
Others

Polyurethane Market, by Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Rest of the world

Polyols Market, by Product Segment:

Polyester polyols
Polyether polyols

Polyols Market, by Application:

Rigid Foam
Flexible Foam
Coatings
Adhesives & Sealants
Elastomers
Others

Polyols Market, by Region:

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Rest of the world


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Tuesday 14 May 2013

Electronic chemicals are highly pure chemicals like strippers, gases, acids, photo resists and so on, which are useful in electronic applications like printed circuits boards (PCB), integrated circuits (IC), flat screens, and semiconductor chips. For this reason, the electronic chemical market follows the growth pattern of the electronic market and allied industries like semiconductors.



The market is categorized based on type into semiconductors, acids and solvents, printed circuit boards (PCB), CMP slurries, gases and polymers. The electronics market saw a decline of over 20% due to the economic slowdown in 2008. Lower consumer income and decreasing electronic sales were the primary reasons for this sharp decline.  Electronic chemicals are the key elements of modern day electronic equipment and with the expanding electronic market; the demand for electronic chemicals has seen a sharp rise. 

Technological innovation, which leads to development of newer materials like advanced photo resists and k- dielectrics, is also contributing substantially to the market. North America and Asia Pacific occupy a major chunk of the market share and with the economies in Asia being boosted by China and India, the market is set to witness a steady growth.

The growth is primarily expected in the semiconductor and PCB sectors, and products like gases and acids have not shown much signs of growth. The market for gases is expected to show a very moderate growth, which would indirectly hamper the overall market. The major opportunity lies in this segment, wherein the focus should be on increasing the application areas for gases and acids and help the market grow at a better rate. Also by improving chemical qualities, it would be easier to achieve lower cost and assist in better integration in the current applications. Some of the key players in this market include BASF, Bayer AG, Dow Chemicals, AkzoNobel N.V and others.



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Monday 13 May 2013

Amines are organic compounds which are widely used in various industries such as personal care, rubber, pharmaceuticals, construction, and textiles. The demand for amines during 2009-2010 saw a decline due to the economic recession in the major markets around the world. The major end-use industries of amines, particularly construction, felt the heat of economic pressures and this led to decreased demand for amines during that period but things are slowly falling into place as the global economic condition stabilizes. 
                                       
                                                   



The global market for amines is expected to grow at a steady pace over the next six years due to the recovery of the global economy. The growing demand for amines for manufacturing agricultural chemicals including pesticides and herbicides is one of the major factors driving the global market for amines. The increasing demand for food products is also boosting the market growth. The changing lifestyle and growing heath/safety awareness is another factor driving the demand for amines since they are widely used for manufacturing cleaning products in the personal care industry.The development of new application areas such as detergents, herbicides, and wood preservation is expected to drive the market of amines in the near future and the emergence of these applications provides immense opportunities to the market players. 

Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market for amines due to the rapid industrialization in emerging 
economies of China and India, which  are two of the fastest growing economies in the world. India and China are growing at GDP growth rates which are more than the global GDP growth rate. The growing construction activities in these countries is augmenting the demand for amines which is used for cement mixture, epoxy resins, and coatings in the construction industry, which is driving the market for amines in the region. North America is experiencing steady growth in demand since 2009-2010. 


Some of the major players operating in the global market of amines include BASF, Ineos, Dow Chemical Company, Arkema, LCY Chemical Corp., Sinopec, Invista, Rhodia, and DuPont.