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  • The biodegradable polymers market is at a nascent stage and is small in size. However, the market expects demand growth and potential for these materials in the coming years. Demand will be driven mainly by a shift in consumer awareness and growing legislation. To know about the largest application segment, the major markets, the regions with growing demand, the dominant market for biodegradable polymers, main barriers to growth, read Biodegradable plastics demand to grow 15% annually to 2015
  • Consumer packaging is a vital component of contemporary living, with food and beverage packaging making up the largest segment. Increasing consumer demand for fresh and unaltered food has driven active and intelligent packaging in the food and beverages industry. Upgraded standard of living and demand for convenience, health, well-being and sustainability, along with globalization influence trends in packaging. Food and beverage packaging companies must adhere to regulations and also consider consumer acceptance. Read more in Global market for active, controlled and intelligent packaging for foods and beverages to reach US$44.3 bln by 2017
  • Medical implants like catheters and pacemakers can be a hotspot for bacteria, which grow in hard-to-treat films on the surface of such devices. Scientists and engineers are taking different approaches to changing the surface of implants so bacteria cannot take hold. Some groups are developing polymer films with structures that prevent bacterial growth, some are creating better antibacterial coatings, while others are developing coatings that slowly release antibiotic compounds over time. Read more in Implants make strides with anti bacterial polymer film and coatings
  • Increasing demand for aluminum, refrigerants, automobiles are expected to drive the demand for fluorochemicals over the next five years. Demand from the emerging economies of the Asia Pacific region is also expected to propel growth in this market. To know about the end-use sectors of fluorochemicals, segment that will exhibit fastest growth, major number of challenges facing fluorochemicals, the constantly changing regulatory environment, read Fluorochemicals market expected to reach US$21.5 bln globally by 2018
  • Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and related pathogens can lengthen hospital stay and even cause death. Coating medical supplies with an antimicrobial material is one approach that bioengineers are using to combat the increasing spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria. A new polymer-based hydrogel coating has been developed with antifouling as well as potent antimicrobial properties. Read more in Antibacterial hydrogel offers protection from stubborn infections, biobased coatings with antibacterial properties
  • Investment continues to be brisk in the region of Central Germany for development of infrastructure and production in specialty chemicals. The main reason is the efficiencies offered by extensive networking of the major production sites there. Investments are either in new production or innovation capabilities, in the chemical triangle that offers a complex network of feedstock integration infrastructure. Read more in Despite gloomy European economic scenario, investment continues in chemical triangle of Central Germany

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