The rapid expansion of the semiconductor and electronics industry is one of the major factors responsible for the mushrooming sales of electroceramics across the world. This is because electroceramics are extensively used for manufacturing electronic devices and semiconductors such as data storage devices, sensors and actuators, power distribution devices, and capacitors. Electroceramics are technologically feasible and have the ability to maintain economic viability and optimize size and…

The U.S. engine-driven welder market will grow at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period (2019–2024), on account of the rising adoption of engine-driven welders in the mining sector and pipeline construction and maintenance operations. The mining and pipeline operations require such welders in remote locations, where there is lack of electricity supply. These factors, will therefore, help the market in escalating from $133.1 million in 2018 to…

The global plasticizers market generated a revenue of $13,967.9 million in 2018, and it is predicted to reach a value of $16,700.6 million by 2024. Furthermore, the market will progress at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2019 and 2024, as per the estimates of P&S Intelligence, a market research company based in India. As plasticizers are extensively required in the production of construction…

300–450 TBN calcium, barium, and magnesium sulphonates are being increasingly used in greases as a thickener, as they offer better water resistance, mechanical stability, extreme-pressure resistance, adequate-corrosion resistance, and anti-wear property. Additionally, the declining cost of these sulphonates, on account of improvement in manufacturing technology, has increased their preference over lithium sulphonates. Owing to the advantageous characteristics of the chemical, its usage has…

The surge in the retail organic food and beverage industry in North America and Europe is one of the major factors responsible for the growing demand for organic fertilizers. As per the data published by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM), the demand for organic food items was primarily concentrated in the North American and European countries such as the U.S., France, and Germany, because of their high per capita income.…

Currently, the global automotive industry is plagued by the issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which are the key reasons behind air pollution, ozone depletion, global warming, and climate change. As a result, countries around the world have implemented stringent regulations to control the expulsion of GHGs into the atmosphere. Many of these regulations, including the Tier 4 Emissions Standards of the U.S., Euro VI regulations of the European Union (EU), and Bharat Stage VI (BS6)…

Crotonic acid is one of the prime ingredients used in the production of paints and coatings, due to its ability to form copolymers when combined with other chemical compounds. Moreover, when crotonic acid monomer is copolymerized with other compounds, it leads to the formulation of a thickener, which is utilized in glossy emulsion paints. Such paints offer protective coatings and additional glowing effect to the interiors and exteriors of buildings. Thus, the rising demand for emulsion…

The increasing production of shale gas is fueling the demand for digital oilfield technology across the world. In the U.S., the mushrooming production of shale gas is resulting in the generation of large amounts of data related to production and drilling cycles and seismic and spatial information. As per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), in the U.S., shale resources were responsible for the production of nearly 16.76 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of dry natural gas.

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The increasing focus of several European, Asian, and North American countries on energy security and sustainable energy is one of the major factors fueling the demand for geothermal power across the world. The governments of these countries are taking initiatives for reducing their oil imports and reliance on non-renewable energy sources for power generation. For example, the European Union, under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), aims to fulfill at least 20% of its power requirements…

Well cementing refers to the service that helps in preventing the movement of fluid from the reservoir to the wellbore. Cementing of wells also supports and protects the well casing. Oilfield service companies offer well cementing services for completing new wells and sealing lost circulation areas or zones where there is an absence of fluid movement or less fluid flow within the well. These companies offer remedial, primary, and other services.…

The expansion of the construction industry is one of the biggest factors responsible for the growing demand for paints and coatings around the world. With the surge in the global population, many countries across the world are launching large-scale construction and infrastructural development projects such as the building of offices, civic infrastructure, hotels, retail centers, apartments, and hotels. For example, the Indian Government announced a massive road development program in April…

The mushrooming popularity of environment-friendly industrial coatings is one of the major factors fueling the demand for UV curable resins across the world. It has been observed that the conventionally used inks, coatings, and adhesives contain various hydrocarbon solvents which when cured release hydrocarbons into the atmosphere. As these hydrocarbons contain harmful and toxic volatile…

Thermal energy storage refers to a technology that stocks thermal energy, by heating or cooling a storage medium, which can be used for power generation or heating and cooling applications. This system helps in balancing energy demand and supply on a seasonal, weekly, or daily basis. Such storage systems can also reduce energy consumption, costs and emissions, peak demand while increasing overall system efficiency. The conversion and storage of wind and solar energy aids in increasing the…

As the signs of climate change become more and more prevalent with each passing year and the pollution levels soar all over the world due to the extensive usage of fossil fuels for power generation, the popularity of renewable energy sources grows rapidly across the world. Moreover, the increasing energy crisis in several countries and the mushrooming rate of toxic carbon emissions…

The widescale installation of photovoltaic (PV) modules, continuous research and development (R&D) in solar cell technologies, and advent of crystalline silicon solar technology are expected to drive the solar encapsulant market at a CAGR of 28.4% during the forecast period (2018–2023). The market generated a revenue of $1,036.0 million in 2017 and it is projected to generate $4,555.4…

The soaring demand for bioplastics, increasing environmental problems caused by polyethylene terephthalate (PET) products, and rising research and development (R&D) activities by the market players are set to drive the bio-based PET market at a CAGR of 14.7% during the forecast period (2018–2023). The market was valued at $3,917.4 million in 2017, and it is projected to reach $8,682.6 million…

The shift toward renewable sources of energy has led to the widescale installation of wind farms, globally. These farms employ wind turbines that require wind towers for their support. Wind towers are tall structures that hold nacelles and rotors of the turbines and support blades to clear the ground safely. The height of the wind tower is an important factor that determines the efficiency of power generation because the tall tower has lesser turbulence. Additionally, the positioning of wind…