The materials and chemicals industry is majorly driven by the demand of raw and functional materials in construction and insulation. As the concerns of energy security and renewable energy gain prominence across the globe particularly in developed and emerging nations, the industry is expected to witness the adoption of various clean and sustainable technologies for manufacturing chemicals across the value chain. Big Market Research offer insights on emerging opportunities and challenges, various initiatives by manufacturers to commercialize alternative technologies, and the breakthrough innovations to achieve energy efficiency. The analysis in the reports highlights the regulatory framework in various regions, strategies adopted by key stakeholders to reduce their carbon footprint.
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Firefighting foam is fire extinguishing foam. It is a mixture of air, water, and foam concentrate, which when applied on fire surface forms a layer over the source of fire and cuts of the oxygen supply and curb any further possibilities of spreading. The foams used vary in amount of concentrations depending on the degree of fire. For example, 1%, 3%, and 6% concentrates are used in making foams fo...
The global extruded polystyrene insulation material market was valued at $5.2 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $7.9 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2020 to 2027. Extruded polystyrenes (XPS) are thermoplastic polymers manufactured through the extrusion process. These polymers are highly moisture resistant and possess superior insulation properties due to their closed cell...
The global fungicides market was valued at $13.4 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $19.5 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2020 to 2027. Fungicides are specific types of pesticides that are used to control fungi development in crops. Amongst the different types of fungicides, globally, the use of triazole is the highest as it contributes to nearly 17% of the total market sh...
Aluminum is a lightweight, non-magnetic, soft, and ductile metal present in the Boron group. It is the third most abundant element found in the earth’s crust. It is usually extracted from minerals such as cryolite and bauxite. It forms a reflective coating when evaporated in vacuum, which is used for manufacturing telescope mirrors, packaging products, and toys. It is used in the production of a...
The global recycled textile market size was valued at $5.3 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to generate $8.0 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2019 to 2026. Recycled textile is a product obtained after recycling and recovering old clothing and waste fibrous materials. Recyclable textiles are mostly found in municipal solid waste (MSW) such as waste or old clothing, and other source...
The global rodent control market was valued at $2.4 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $3.9 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2020 to 2027. Rodent control is the regulation of the population of destructive, noxious, or dangerous rodents through chemical, biological, or other means. Rodenticides are pesticides that kill rodents. These are chemicals or mixture of chemicals tha...
The global graphite market was valued at $14.3 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $21.6 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2020 to 2027. Graphite is flexible in nature and has both metallic and non-metallic properties, which makes it appropriate for a diverse range of industrial applications. The non-metallic properties of graphite include high thermal resistance, chemical in...
The global digital textile printing inks market was valued at $1,112.0 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $2,665.7 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2020 to 2027. Digital textile printing ink is referred to the ink that is tailored for clothing, garment, textile, household, and display applications. Digitally printed garments have characteristics such as durability, high col...
Global superalloys market size was valued at $6.2 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to generate $12.0 billion by 2027. The market is projected to experience growth at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2020 to 2027. Superalloys are referred to as high-temperature alloys, as they maintain their strength and toughness at elevated temperature. These alloys possess properties such as high mechanical strength, creep...
The global geogrid market was valued at $0.8 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2019 to 2026. Geogrid is a geo-synthetic material formed by joining intersecting ribs and is used to stabilize terrain. Geogrids are mainly made up of polymers such as polypropylene, high-density polyethylene, and polyester. They are used as a base reinforcem...
The global industrial explosives market was valued at $7.1 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $10.9 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2020 to 2027. Industrial explosives are high hazard blasting explosives primarily used in the mining, quarrying, and construction industries. When initiated efficiently, it rapidly gets converted into gases at high pressure and temperature. Th...
Global Honeycomb Sandwich Material market was valued at $1.3 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to generate $2.1 billion by 2027. The market is projected to experience growth at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2020 to 2027. Honeycomb sandwich is a structure with three layers, in which a low-density core is inserted between two relatively thin layers for enhancing its mechanical properties and reducing its wei...
The global anti-corrosion coating market was valued at $22.8 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $41.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2020 to 2027. Corrosion leads to spontaneous reaction between a material and its environment, resulting in deterioration of mechanical properties of the material. Anticorrosion coatings prevent this deterioration of materials such as compos...
The global salicylic acid market was valued at $287.1 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $490.8 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.0% from 2020 to 2027. Salicylic acid is a crystalline organic acid derived from plants such as salix and willow tree. Attributing to its keratolytic, anti-inflammatory, fungicidal, comedolytic, and antimicrobial properties, it is extensively used as an an...
The global mineral wool market was valued at $9.9 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $16.0 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2019 to 2026. Mineral wool is non-metallic and inorganic products manufactured with the blend of material like stone and silica. Glass wool, rock wool, and others are some of the prominent types of the mineral wool available in the market. It is also p...
The global adhesive film market was valued at $17.3 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $26.7 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2019 to 2026. Adhesives films are solid thermoplastic sheets or thermosetting polymers partially cured and cut to use in components, substrates, or lids. These films are adaptable in applications such as protective films, graphic films, labels, and ta...
The global sulfur fertilizers market was valued at $3.5 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $4.1 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 2.2% from 2019 to 2026. Sulfur fertilizer is an essential plant nutrient that is used in the agriculture sector to improve the crop yield. Sulfur plays an important role in plant growth and development such as formation of chlorophyll, protein, synthesis of o...
The global polycaprolactone market was valued at $530.7 million in 2018, and is projected to reach $1,279.7 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2019 to 2026. Polycaprolactone is one of the first hydrophobic biodegradable polymers, which is crystalline in nature. It is highly biocompatible, exhibits enhanced toughness, and is cost-effective as compared to other bio-based polymers. Pol...
The global expanded polystyrene market was valued at $15.3 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $22.8 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2019 to 2026. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid and light weight insulation material. It has closed cell structure that offers several advantages for insulation. The material offers various properties such as shock absorption, resistance to ...
The global pest management services market was valued at $11.8 billion in 2018 and it is anticipated to reach $19.0 billion, registering a CAGR of 6.25% from 2019 to 2026. Pesticides are chemicals or mixture of chemicals used to kill, repel, mitigate, or reduce pests/pest damage. Pest management means controlling the growth of specific species of insects that are recognized as detrimental to huma...
The global 3D printing metal market was valued at $147.2 million in 2018 and is projected to reach $796.3 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 23.5% from 2019 to 2026. 3D printing is defined as an additive manufacturing process meant for accomplishing three-dimensional solid object by adding subsequent layers of materials to compose the object. The devices used for this purpose is termed as 3D pr...
The global textile dyes market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $15.5 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2019 to 2026. Dyes are coloring substances that are used to color textiles, especially for denim products, polyester fiber, cotton, nylon, silk, wool, fur, and carpet. Different chemicals and dyes are used during dyeing in textile production plants. Duri...
The global thermal spray coating market was valued at $7.4 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $13.5 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2019 to 2026. Thermal spray coating is a coating process which utilize powder coating material to coat a surface. The powder coating material is melted into droplets and sprayed onto a surface at a high velocity. The thermal spray coating is app...
Propionic acid market accounted for revenue of $1.2 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to generate $1.6 billion by 2026. The market is projected to experience growth at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2019 to 2026. Propionic acid is an organic acid produced by the reaction of ethylene and carbon monoxide. The chemical formula for propanoic acid is CH3CH2COOH or C3H6O2 with boiling point of 141.15°C. This aci...
The global Stucco market was valued at $10.7 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $15.3 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2019 to 2026. Stucco, also called as render or plaster, is a material used in construction activities that is made of sand, cement, lime, and water. Stucco provides advantages such as high strength, prolonged durability, and ability to combat moisture. Ano...
The global digital ink market was valued at $2.6 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $4.3 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2019 to 2026. Digital ink can be defined as ink used in digital printing process. This process enables handwriting and drawings to be added electronically to substrates or documents. The market is anticipated to witness considerable growth owing to numero...
The global electrochromic glass market was valued at $1,200.2 million in 2018 and is projected to reach $4,184.4 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2019 to 2026. Electrochromic glass is a kind of smart glass that changes its transparency to opaque or translucent, depending on the voltage applied to it. Electrochromic glass is majorly used in non-residential buildings such as offices,...
The global carbon black market was valued at $17.5 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $23.0 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2019 to 2026. Carbon black is a form of para crystalline carbon, which contains 95% of pure carbon and enhances the physical and mechanical properties of material, making the end product more effective. Carbon black is widely used in manufacturing tir...
The global seed treatment market was valued at $4.8 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $9.3 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2019 to 2026. Seed treatment involves the application of biological, physical, and chemical agents during planting to improve the health of crops. It helps control soil- and seed-borne infections and diseases. In addition, it improves the yield of crop...
The global agrochemicals market was valued at $241.6 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $336.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019 to 2026. The term agrochemicals defines a wide range of specifically engineered chemicals, such as pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and others that effectively enhance the crop productivity by increasing soil fertility and protecting the c...