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In the recent years, the demand for U.S. silicone sealants arising from the construction industry has witnessed a favorable growth. Led by infrastructural developments, the construction industry in the country has supplemented the demand for silicone sealants. Residential housing and industrial uses of silicone sealants have increased in the U.S. construction industry.

Defibrillation is a treatment for ventricular fibrillation and nonperfusion ventricular tachycardia. These episodes can cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Almost 50.0% of the cardiovascular deaths can be attributed to SCA.Due to imbalance in the electrical system of the heart, the heart rhythm is affected, which leads to arrhythmias. This condition may lead to SCA.

2016 witnessed a continued increase in contract manufacturing operations with an objective to cut back on in-house costs and capacity while maintaining the product quality and timelines. With growing pressure of biopharmaceutical demand and R&D costs, CMOs/CROs have significantly grown to gain ground in biopharmaceutical industry.

“Regenerative medicine” is an emerging scientific and medical field that offers therapies to treat diseases by regaining and/or restoring structure and function of damaged organs, tissues and cells. These medicines regenerate body’s ability to restore the functions and structure as a part or whole treatment protocol. Strong pipeline of products for the treatment of cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, oncology, and rare genetic disorders exists. Ability to cure the incurable diseases reflects high market potential over the coming years.

Plasma-rich platelet (PRP) treatment is being highly touted as one of the most successful procedures for management of orthopedic diseases and sports injuries. Adoption of this therapy is now gaining momentum as it is becoming the preferred choice of treatment for reducing wrinkles, scars, or even dark circles, owing to the treatment’s benefits.

Over the top (OTT) devices and services have changed the way we consume content. So much so, that OTT streaming devices are now known to be the fourth most common in-home access point to the Internet, after desktops, smartphones, and tablets. Major media brands now have the benefit of using OTT services to target viewers at a person-level, going beyond household-level. 

The reliance on renewable energy has been growing by leaps and bounds and with this, so is the need for efficient devices for the synthesis of energy from renewable sources. Graphene-based solar cells are fast emerging as a hit, considering both graphene (an allotrope of carbon) and solar energy are available in abundance.

For the longest time, artificial intelligence (AI) was aconcept that existed merely in novels and movies and this fascinated users to no end. As the technology made a more mainstream entrance, the industrial sector was one of the first to benefit from its many features, including mitigating workload of laborers and lowering costs. Even then, the extent of AI’s impact had not been fully gauged.

In the current scenario, technological advancement in large-scale downstream bioprocessing systems is an ever-increasing trend in biotechnology. Popularity of single-use bioprocessing instruments, advancements in existing separation & purification techniques are expected to drive growth in the near future. 

The global textile chemical market exceeded 9.5 million tons in 2015. Textile chemicals are used to improve the appearance of the cloth or enhance certain specifically desired properties as required in manufacturing flameproof furniture fabrics, airbags, etc. Increasing urban population and lifestyle of consumers, mainly in emerging economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America is likely to drive the market growth of the textile industry.

The global agricultural films market is anticipated to witness rapid growth over the forecast period primarily on account of increasing food demand from an ever-expanding population. Agricultural films are high-quality polymer films used for various agricultural applications including greenhouses, silos, mulching, fumigation, and underlays to protect, preserve and enhance the quality and productivity of farm produce. 

Carbon black market size is expected to rise at a CAGR of above 3% over the forecast period due to demand from plastics, rubber goods, and tires production. The primary market will be its application in tires as it plays a significant role in increasing rolling resistance and tread wear.

Global bottled water market is expected to witness brisk growth over the forecast period owing to rising health concerns and shortage in healthy drinking water. Shift in consumer preferences due to additional health benefits can be attributed to the growth in the recent years. Due to a shift in consumer preference towards healthy eating and drinking habits, the demand for this product is presumed to witness robust growth over the forecast period. Innovation in packaging coupled with efficient supply chain has resulted rapid growth in the recent past.

Graphene is a thin layer of the purest form of carbon. It is a material stronger than steel and can be used in various industries such as electronics, energy, and composites among others. Production of high-quality graphene was initially a constraint to the commercial use of this material. However, with growing R&D and new technologies, this problem has been solved.

The global automotive electronics industry is projected to witness a significant growth owing to technological advancements and increasing concern about safety and comfort. Emergency call systems, alcohol ignition interlocks, and accident data recorder systems are an example of technologies, which are expected to boost the vehicle growth. Moreover, an increase in standard of living and increase in disposable incomes is driving the demand for these systems. Increasing customer demand for multimedia enabled vehicles, safer and fuel-efficient vehicles enabling manufacturers to make their cars smart than ever before. 

Changing healthcare realm is leading to the development of services which are focused toward convenience of the patient. Various market players are indulged in creating innovative diagnostics kits and instruments to provide accurate results in no time thereby creating potential opportunities.

Increasing demand for chitosan in various end-use industries including wastewater treatment, agrochemicals, textiles, cosmetics, food & beverage and pharmaceuticals is expected to drive industry growth over the next eight years.

Embedded systems are a combination of software as well as hardware which is either programmable or fixed in capabilities. These systems are designed for a particular function. Automobiles, medical equipment, cameras, industrial machines, household appliances, airplanes, vending machines, toys, cellular phones and PDA (personal digital assistant) are among the myriad of possible hosts of the system. Embedded systems are the key enablers of smart devices which represent one of the technological marvels of the 21st century.

An increasing number of fire accidents and security issues has made the fire alarm equipment market saturated over the years and at a global level. However, constant innovations in technology and government initiatives in developing economies are supporting the market growth. There are varieties of fire safety equipment available in the market, such as heat detectors, flame detectors, and smoke detectors, used in sectors such as residential, industrial, and commercial zones.

High performance alloys are expected to grow at a CAGR of above 4% over the next eight years. It is mainly influenced by the increase in population, consumer awareness, changing consumer preference and development in the economy. Technology improvements in high performance alloys have led to its application in numerous industries and reduced production cost. Growing GDP in countries such as China, India and Brazil is expected to drive the demand for high performance alloys.