Resins & Polymers forms one of the basic building blocks of the chemical industry. Resins, both natural and synthetic, are organic compounds comprised of non-crystalline and viscous liquids. Polymers, on the other hands are sub ....see more
The polymer blends and alloys to grow from USD 3.3 Billion in 2015 to USD 4.2 Billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.30% from 2015 to 2020. Polymer blends and alloys. The report aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of polymer blends and alloys market across different segments such as application, types, and region. The base year considered for the study is 2014 and the market size is forecasted from 2015 to 2020. Polymer blends are replacing the traditional materials and base polymers in end user application industries, the automotive application is expected to play a key role in fueling the growth of the market in the next five years.
Barrier materials are categorized into varied types, such as PVDC, EVOH, and PEN, based on their functionalities. They possess inherent properties, such as high durability, strong impact and thermal, and chemical resistances. Barrier Materials: The global barrier materials market was valued at USD 1.74 Billion in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 2.64 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 7.26%, between 2015 and 2020
The cold insulation market size is projected to reach USD 5.7 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. A material or combinations of two or more materials that can be used to prevent heat loss or heat gain to conserve the valuable energy are known as insulation materials. Depending on various applications, these materials can be manufactured in any size and shape. Insulation is the most cost-effective measure to combat climate change. Insulating materials have the ability to protect the environment from harmful greenhouse gases.
The textile composite material market is estimated at USD 4,770.0 Million in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 6,597.0 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.7%, between 2015 and 2020. Since the last thirty to forty years, the usages of textiles composite in applications have increased steadily, penetrating, and conquering new markets, constantly. The importance of textiles composite has already been proven being light-weight materials with high strength & stiffness properties, the current challenge is to make them cost effective.
Geomembrane is an impermeable membrane liner or barrier used to block the movement of water, fluids, or other materials of soluble nature in man-made structures. Geomembranes are primarily manufactured from polyethylene and have use in the containment of liquid, solid waste management, mining, and other applications. The Asia-Pacific geomembranes market is projected to grow from more than USD 500 Million in 2015 to USD 1,000 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 15.0% between 2015 and 2020.
The global chemical protective clothing market is projected to reach USD 1.29 Billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 5.8% between 2015 and 2020. Rapid industrialization and increasing safety concerns against risky working environment is a key driver of the chemical protective clothing market. The construction & manufacturing industry consumed more than 32% of chemical protective clothing in 2014. In addition, the increasing stringent government requirements in the developed regions are expected to drive the increasing demand for chemical protective clothing during the forecast period.
The global demand for cellulose fiber is expected to reach USD 36,968.8 Million by 2020. Asia-Pacific is the biggest market, in terms of value, in the global cellulose fiber market. Increasing population and improving standard of living is driving the demand of textile in this region. Natural and man-made cellulose fibers are widely used for manufacturing of textile. Apparel and home textile are the major applications that are expected to driving the growth of cellulose fiber market in the Asia-Pacific region in coming years.
Patterning materials or photoresists are light sensitive materials used in the photolithography (device patterning process) processes to form patterned coating on a surface for wafers, usually silicon wafers, used in the electronics & semiconductors. The total market size for patterning materials is projected to reach USD 3,862.44 Million by 2020 from USD 2,750.00 Million in 2014, at a CAGR of 5.85% between 2015 and 2020.
Polystyrene is a hard and solid plastic, which is produced through the polymerization of styrene. It is a vinyl polymer, with a long hydrocarbon chain structure, wherein a phenyl group is attached to every other carbon atom. Polystyrene is a versatile plastic that is mainly utilized in refrigerators, air conditioners, instrument panels, televisions, computers, and disposable utensils (such as foamed cups, plates, and bowls). It is also used to develop consumer products, such as CD and DVD cases and food packaging materials. It is an inexpensive and strong plastic that can be used to insulate buildings, create sterile disposable cutlery, and can also be recycled into domestic building products. The global polystyrene market is projected to reach USD 28.2 Billion by 2019, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2014 and 2019.
Pultruded parts have applications across varied industry verticals, housing sectors, civil engineering, consumer and others. The industrial application segment is anticipated to be the leading application of the pultrusion market. The global pultrusion market is estimated at USD 1,619.5 Million in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 2,045.2 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2015 to 2020.
The global PVDF market, along with its end products, has witnessed a linear growth in the past few years and this growth is estimated to increase in the coming years. The high purity, chemical inertness to most acids, aliphatic and aromatic organic compounds, chlorinated solvents, and an upsurge in the demand in coatings, Lithium-ion batteries, flexible flow lines and photovoltaic films will be the key influencing factors for the global PVDF market with the increased emphasis on its different applications and their end-users.
The adipic acid market, along with its end products, has witnessed a linear growth in the past few years. This growth is estimated to increase in the coming years. The quality, durability, lightweight nature, excellent energy absorbing property, an upsurge in the demand for durable polyamide 66, and the upcoming safety regulations & innovative techniques for its use will be the key influencing factors for the global adipic acid market with the increased emphasis on its different types and applications.
Semiconductor & IC packaging materials are known to protect the electronic components such as semiconductors and ICs from external impact, corrosion, and so on. These packaging materials are used along with various advanced packaging technologies for the packaging of semiconductors and integrated circuits.
The global bio-polyamide market, along with its end products, has witnessed a linear growth in the past few years and this growth is estimated to increase in the coming years. The quality, durability, lightweight nature & excellent energy absorbing property, an upsurge in the demand for durable polyamide; and the upcoming safety regulations & innovative techniques for its use will be the key influencing factors for the global polyamide market with the increased emphasis on its different types and their applications.
The thin film material market is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR over the next five years to reach $10,250 million, by 2018. Europe dominates the thin film material market due to high usage of thin film material in its various end-user industries. Although the European economy has still not recovered from the Euro crisis, it will continue to lead this market, followed by North America and Asia-Pacific.
Amino resins are thermosetting resins formed by copolymerization of amino compounds with an aldehyde. Amino resins are used in wood panels, coatings, laminates, molding compounds, adhesives, and other industry.Amino resins are majorly used as adhesives in wood panels such as particleboards, MDF, plywood, etc. The high performance of amino resins in terms of strength and resistance they provide to wood panels are major driver of amino resin market.