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Advancements in Plastic Recycling Technologies

Chemicals | Aug, 2023

Plastics are ubiquitous as they serve multiple applications and are cheap to produce. However, the explosion in manufacturing and consumption of plastics has far outstripped the capacity to manage them at the end of their lifecycle.

Trends in Green Chemistry

Chemicals | Dec, 2022

The use of synthetic chemicals is ubiquitous, from cars to clothes, electronic gadgets to construction materials, handbags to skincare products, and what not.

Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on the Chemical Industry

Chemicals | Dec, 2022

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict is intensifying, the rift between the two countries have snowballed into causing a major economic turmoil across the globe.

How is Helium Shortage Impacting Industries?

Chemicals | Dec, 2022

Helium, a non-renewable element found deep within the Earth’s crust is currently in short supply. Decreased supply from major producers, including Russia which has curtailed its production since the war in Ukraine is believed to be the key reason for the sudden helium crisis.

Impact of Sustainability on Chemical Industry

Chemicals | Dec, 2022

The chemical sector is a four trillion-dollar global business, providing direct and indirect employment to more than 20 million people.

Digitization Across Chemical Industry

Chemicals | Nov, 2022

With the rise of the fast development of new competitors in Asia and the Middle East and decades of consolidation through mergers and acquisitions.

Setting Up of Organic Fertilizers Manufacturing Plant

Chemicals | Jul, 2021

With the advent of green revolution in 1960s, use of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds coupled with efficient irrigation and use of chemical fertilizers boosted the agricultural productivity, which further boosted agricultural production worldwide, especially in the developing countries.

Product Review: BASF’s Insecticide SEFINA

Chemicals | Jun, 2021

Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy. Serving a population of more than 1.3 billion, the agricultural sector occupies third spot after the services and industrial sector, contributing around 18% to the country’s economy in 2020.

Top 5 Challenges Petrochemical Industry Will Face in 2021

Chemicals | Jun, 2021

The petrochemicals industry is both focused and competitive, with substantial technological developments, capex costs and operations worldwide. The products manufactured in the petrochemical industry are used in numerous applications, including packaging, household goods, medical equipment, textiles, paints and construction material, among others.

Impact of COVID-19 on Chemical Businesses

Chemicals | Apr, 2020

The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is already disrupting economic activities in the world and the chemical industry is no exception.

Biodegradable Plastic: Sustainable Solution for Environmental Concerns?

Chemicals | Nov, 2019

The idea of a “biodegradable” plastic suggests looking at a material as similar as conventional plastic and not to confuse it with other substitutes.

Manufacturing Carbon Fiber

Chemicals | Sep, 2019

Carbon fibers also known as graphite fibers, are about 5-10 micrometers in diameter and contain about 92 wt % carbon.

Carbon dioxide Capture Technologies to Save Environment

Chemicals | Aug, 2019

The Earth's climate has changed throughout history. The Earth has witnessed seven cycles of glacial advance and retreat in the past. The abrupt end of ice age marked the beginning of the modern climate era and human civilization on the planet.

Top 5 Challenges Fertilizers Industry Will Face In 2018

Chemicals | Apr, 2018

India fertilizers market is anticipated to witness robust growth during the forecast period, owing to continuous growth of population which is resulting in more demand for food

Strong Demand for Membrane Bioreactors in Gulf Nations

Chemicals | Nov, 2017

As per the ranking published by the World Resources Institute (WRI), Bahrain, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman stood as the leading 10 nations which would face absolute water scarcity through 2040.

Premium Opportunities for US Cosmetic Chemical Manufacturers

Chemicals | Nov, 2017

Cosmetic chemicals such as surfactants, emollients, etc. are used in diverse personal care product.

Top 3 Drivers for US Construction Chemicals Market

Chemicals | Oct, 2017

Construction chemicals are specialty chemical compounds used to speed up construction activities or improve durability of existing structures.

Why are US Farmers moving towards Natural Pesticides?

Chemicals | Oct, 2017

Pesticides can be defined as the chemical as well as biological formulations which are tailored for utilization on agricultural land in order to eliminate a variety of unwanted insects and pests.

Global PVDF & PVF Films Market: Snapshot of Top Investment Pockets

Chemicals | Oct, 2017

Fluoropolymers are fluorocarbon-based polymers, containing many strong carbon to fluorine bonds and are tailored to be utilized as a high-performance material in a broad array of end user industries.

Bio Pesticides: Thrust on Bio Agriculture

Chemicals | Oct, 2017

Bio pesticides are natural derivatives which are made by using biological raw materials, sourced from animals, plants, microbial organisms and minerals. The bio pesticides are tailored to be utilized in liquid as well as dry formulations and are highly efficient in killing pests, weeds and other pathogens.