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Liquid Applied Membrane (LAM) is a low viscosity waterproofing membrane which is applied as a liquid coating to horizontal and vertical surfaces. LAM is also considered as a next generation waterproofing chemical and its monolithic, seamless property, and the capability to conform to every configuration is causing its demand to escalate in the global construction industry. Usage of bad quality construction material in the past, followed by poor maintenance of the building structure is creating a strong market for repair and rehabilitation, which can be resolved by liquid applied membranes. About 40-45% of the demand for liquid applied membrane comes from repair and restoration projects. Liquid applied membranes are also efficient in reducing cracks in the concrete, thus driving its demand across the globe.

Redispersible Polymer Powder is a free-flowing organic polymer powder, produced through the spray drying of a wide range of monomers such as vinyl acetate, vinyl versatate, ethylene, acrylate, and styrene butadiene. Redispersible Polymer Powder is produced in two stages. In the first stage, water-based emulsion polymerization technology is used to convert various monomers to liquid dispersion. In the second step, water-based dispersion is used after some modification to produce free-flowing redispersible polymer powder through spray drying technology. Redispersible polymer powder improves the plasticity adhesion of tile cement, gypsum plaster, and self-leveling compounds. Redispersible polymer powders are used mainly in diverse construction chemical applications such as external thermal insulation composite systems, construction and tile adhesives, screeds, self-leveling flooring compounds, plasters, repair mortars, grouts, and cementitious sealing slurries. Demand for redispersible polymer is continuously increasing due to its benefits in the construction industry such as better water retention and workability, strong strength development of the mortar, higher flexural strength and flexibility, and strong impact and abrasion resistance.

There are several types of alginates available in the global market including sodium, calcium, and potassium out of which sodium alginates hold the highest share of the market. Sodium alginate is a type of natural polysaccharide which is extracted from the brown seaweed that grows in cold water regions. Sodium alginate market is expanding mainly on account of the increasing size of food industry. Sodium alginate is soluble in cold and hot water, and possesses thickening and binding properties. Sodium alginate forms a gel without being heated in the presence of calcium. Sodium alginate is generally used along with calcium salts in several cuisines to produce small and large spheres filled with liquid that burst in the mouth. Sodium Alginate is also used in the food industry as an emulsifier to increase viscosity. It is also used in indigestion tablets as it does not have any discernible flavor.

Water and wastewater treatment chemicals are chemical compounds used to remove the impurities present in water and wastewater. Increasing gap between demand and supply of water in conjunction with government regulations towards the water reuse and recycle projects is driving the growth of water and wastewater treatment chemicals market. Raw or processed water is used for a wide range of applications such as cooling, washing, and processing in most of the manufacturing industries such as pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, metal and mining, semiconductors, power, oil and gas, and textiles. The wastewater generated from these industries is among the major contributors to the rising water pollution globally. As a result, new regulations for the maximum limit of pollutants are being passed globally, depending on the industry and type of pollutant. This in turn, is driving the demand for water and wastewater treatment chemicals market.

Acetic anhydride is manufactured by carbonylation of acetate. It is also manufactured by the reaction of ketene with acetic acid. Acetic anhydride acid is colorless and has a pungent odor. Acetic anhydride is majorly consumed in cellulose acetates. Cellulose acetate flakes include cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), cellulose di-acetate and cellulose tri-acetate. Cellulose acetate flakes are used in cigarette filters, plastics and filament yarns.

Acetone cyanohydrin is manufactured by the reaction of acetone and hydrogen cyanide in presence of water solutions such as KOH and NaOH. Tthe intermediate product however, is unstable in alkaline solution and hence is treated with sulphuric acid until its pHreaches 1-2. Acetone cyanohydrin is used as an intermediate product for manufacturing methylacrylates, methacrylamide, methacrylic acid and methacrylonitrile among others. Acetone cyanohydrin is majorly consumed in the manufacture of methylmethacrylates (MMA). Methylmethacrylates are used in the production of polymethyl methacrylate. In addition, acetone cyanohydrin finds applications in manufacturing of insecticides, flavoring agents and pharmaceuticals among others.

Alkyl polyglucoside surfactants commonly referred as APG, are nonionic surfactants manufactured from renewable raw materials such as starch and vegetable oils. Alkyl polyglucoside have good foaming ability and offers fine and smooth foam. Alkyl polyglucoside surfactants have strong decontamination and good wetting characteristics. Alkyl polyglucoside has no turbidity point and is easily soluble in water and electrolytes. Alkyl polyglucosides are derived from fatty alcohols and sugars. Alkyl polyglucosides are manufactured from catalytic reaction of monofunctional alcohols and glycoses. Alkyl polyglucoside surfactants offer properties such as soil removal, foaming, filming, and anti-streaking and skin compatibility among others. Alkyl polyglucoside surfactants are used in home care products, detergents, emulsifiers and cosmetics among others.

Ammonium carbamate is a salt of carbamic acid and ammonia. The compound is white, crystalline and soluble in water. Ammonium carbamate is manufactured by reaction of ammonia with dry ice (liquid carbon dioxide). It is used as a substitute for ammonia in certain applications. Ammonium carbamate is used as an elementary material for manufacturing ammonium carbonate. Ammonium carbamate is used as decomposition controller along with metal phosphides. In addition, it is also used for detoxification of off-gases.

Bismuth is an element which resembles to arsenic and antimony. Bismuth is available in oxides and sulphide forms in ores. Bismuth has silvery white color when freshly mined but turns in light pink due to surface oxidation. Bismuth compounds such as oxides, sulfides, bismuthine, bismuthides and halides accounts for more than half the demand for bismuth. Bismuth compounds are used in various end-user industries such as chemicals, personal care, pharmaceuticals, metallurgical additives, bismuth alloys and pigments among others. Bismuth is abundantly available in nature through bismite and bismuthinite ores. Bismuth is a by-product of tungsten and lead production. Countries such as China, Peru, Mexico and Australia were the major producers of bismuth in past few years. As bismuth is less toxic than other heavy metals its used as replacement for lead and lead compounds in various applications.

Caprylic alcohol also known as octanol is a colorless liquid with penetrating odor. Caprylic alcohol is insoluble in water and its vapors are heavier than air. Caprylic acid is a fatty acid alcohol mainly used as intermediate in chemicals and pharmaceutical industry. Caprylic alcohol is used as raw materials in manufacturing of surfactants, conditioners and disinfectants among others. It is also used as an intermediate in manufacturing of plasticizers. Caprylic alcohol also finds application in synthetic resins lubricants as an oil base and as emulsifiers in emulsion polymerization. Caprylic alcohol also finds applications in personal care and cosmetic products such as personal creams and ointments. Caprylic alcohol is used as a lubricant in metal rolling market.

Cerium is a very soft and ductile metal which oxidizes very easily in the air. The metallic cerium is manufactured using metallothermic process which in turns gives cerium of higher purity. Cerium is used as catalysts and adhesives in numerous commercial applications. Cerium exhibits properties similar to that of calcium and accumulates in the bones in small amounts. Cerium can be found in small amounts in barley and tobacco plants.

Cetyl acetate also known as hexadecyl acetate has a fruity smell and waxy solid appearance. Cetyl acetate is manufactured through esterification of alcohol and acetic acid. Alcohol used in this process in cetyl alcohol which consists of 16 carbon atoms. Cetyl acetate is used as raw materials in manufacturing of cosmetics and personal care products. The basic functions of cetyl acetate in these end-user industries are emollient, masking and skin conditioning agent. Cetyl acetate finds applications in baby products, cleansing products, hair products, eye makeup, skin products and shaving products among others. Cetyl acetate is also used in perfumes and flavors industry. Cetyl acetate also finds application in mechanical industry in lubrication of pins, nuts and bolts in the machines.

According to a new market report published by Persistence Market Research "Global Market Study on Automotive Cockpit Electronics: Infotainment and Navigation Segment to Witness Highest Growth by 2020", the global automotive cockpit electronics market was worth USD 31.1 billion in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.0% during 2014 to 2020, to reach an estimated value of USD 61.5 billion in 2020.

According to a new market report published by Persistence Market Research "Global Market Study on Vitamin Supplements: Vitamin D Segment to Witness Highest Growth by 2020", the global vitamin supplements market was valued at USD 37.4 billion in 2013 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2014 to 2020, to reach USD 59.6 billion in 2020. With increasing age, it is difficult for the body to optimally absorb the required nutrients from food. Furthermore, loss of appetite is also a common problem among the geriatric population. Elderly people tend to suffer from vitamin D deficiency as they have low exposure to sunlight. Therefore, there is growing the dependence on vitamin D supplements among the geriatric population, especially in Asia. According to the Government of Alberta, people over 60 years of age accounted for 44% of the supplement consumption in Japan in 2011. Moreover, increasing healthcare costs are influencing consumers to shift to supplement products, including vitamin supplements. According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) and Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association JPMA, expenditure on R&D in Europe increased from USD 37,030.6 million in 2011 to USD 38,055.6 million in 2012. In the U.S., this expenditure increased from USD 36,374 million in 2011 to USD 36,810 million in 2012.

According to the latest market report published by Persistence Market Research, titled "Global Market Study on Water Heater Market: Increased Product Visibility Has Resulted in Increasing Demand for Energy-efficient Water Heaters in the Recent Past," the water heater market is estimated to be valued at US$ 39.5 Bn by the end of 2015 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2015 to 2021. Also, in terms of volume, around 68.8 Mn water heater units are expected to be installed by 2015 end across the globe, with the overall market anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period.

According to the latest market report published by Persistence Market Research titled "Global Market Study on Hearing Protection Devices: Stringent Safety Regulations and Increasing Demand for Reusable Earplugs to Drive the Market", the hearing protection devices market is estimated to be valued at US$ 951.3 Mn by the end of 2015, and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period (2015–2021) to account for US$ 1,943.8 Mn by 2021.

According to the latest market report published by Persistence Market Research, titled "Global Market Study on Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software and Service: Driven by Advanced Features over FTP (Traditional File Transfer Protocol)" the MFT software and service market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1157.18 Mn by the end of 2015 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2015 to 2025, to account for US$ 2,071.94 Mn by 2025.

Bastian Solutions introduced a new beverage warehouse execution system, ExactaBev: the beverage software suite. The new web-based software suite offers best-in-class order fulfillment software specifically designed to serve beverage distributors.

Transparency Market Research announces the publication of a new market research study made available on the company's website. The research report provides a thorough analysis of the global coal trading market, emphasizing on product-based segmentation, major drivers and restraints, major geographical segments, and the competitive scenario. The research study, titled "Coal Trading Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2015 - 2023," further talks about the major growth opportunities for major players vying for a higher share of the market.

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research entitled "Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2024," the environmental health & safety (EHS) market was worth US$ 3,009.0 Mn in 2015 and is expected to reach US$ 8,315.1 Mn by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 12.0% from 2016 to 2024. North America was the largest EHS market in 2015. The growth in this region is being driven by the implementation of EHS across a large number of major industry verticals, including chemical, oil & gas, construction, and mining.

The steadfast emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, which has resulted in a remarkable increase in the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, will contribute enormously to the growth of the global lightweight materials market, says Transparency Market Research in its latest report.The report is titled, 'Lightweight Materials Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020.' According to the report, the global lightweight materials market stood at a valuation of US$126.30 bn in 2013, and at a 5.8% CAGR between 2014 and 2020, will reach a valuation of US$186.35 bn by 2020. The report also estimates the global lightweight materials market in terms of volume, stating that the market approximated 54,340.3 kilo tons as of 2013.

Transparency Market Research has released a new market report entitled "Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2024." According to this report, the global video surveillance and VSaaS market revenue stood at US$21.19 bn in 2015 and is expected to reach US$88.25 bn by 2024, at a CAGR of 17.0% from 2016 to 2024.

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research entitled "Brain Computer Interface Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2024," the global brain computer interface (BCI) market is expected to reach a value of US$1.23 bn by 2024. The market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 14.9 % during the forecast period from 2016 to 2024.

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research entitled "Digital Asset Management Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2024," the DAM market is expected to reach US$7.48 bn in revenue by 2024, rising from US$1.44 bn in 2015. The market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 18.8% during the forecast period from 2016 to 2024.

According to manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler, "The need to develop more women engineers and scientists remains a pivotal national concern -especially as ideas and entrepreneurship continue to drive the nation's and world's economic growth. To compete and create this new talent and technology means embracing the next generation of innovators, especially women, who remain underrepresented in the field despite the promise they bring to the industry. Manufacturing faces a serious skills gap. Part of this gap is the underrepresentation of women in the industry. Women make up about 47 percent of the labor force, but only 27 percent of the manufacturing workforce."