The environmental dilemma caused by reaching high levels of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere is one of the major drivers for the market studied. Also, the dumping of non-degradable waste in landfills and oceans is harming the environment. Additionally, the fluctuation in oil prices and the change of laws in the usage of petroleum-based plastics have helped accelerate the demand for these biodegradable compounds. Major challenges, such as climate change, energy security, food security, rising human population, and global economic meltdowns, have increased the need for sustainable economic growth that may not have a negative impact on the environment. In this regards, one of the major issues faced by the world remains the replacement of toxic releasing and non-biodegradable polymer.  In order to curb land and air pollution caused due to non-biodegradable plastics, governments across the world have come up with numerous regulations and policies regarding the use of conventional synthetic polymers. Further, they have been promoting the use of eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the production of polymers.  These polymers are derived from starch, making it a perfect biodegradable replacement for petroleum or fuel-based polymers. Biopolymers are non-toxic and are easier to recycle. Hence, they take less time to break down, which helps in the protection of the environment.

The environmental dilemma caused by reaching high levels of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere is one of the major drivers for the bioplastic market, as Bioplastics help to reduce the dependency on fossil resources, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and increase resource efficiency. Plastics takes about 100 years to decompose, then plastics lies in landfills for very long period. Whereas, bioplastics produced from plant biomass, such as corn starch, sugar cane or wheat, and can be break down or decompose and are absorbed back into the environment. The rate of decomposition of biodegradable bioplastics by the activities of microorganisms is faster than that of traditional plastics. For instance, starch-based bio plastics break down by approximately 65% within three months. This, in turn offers positive impact on the environment, as biopolymers are non-toxic and are easier to recycle. Hence, they take less time to break down, which helps in the protection of the environmentFurthermore, major challenges, such as climate change, energy security, food security, rising human population, and global economic meltdowns, have increased the need for sustainable economic growth that may not have a negative impact on the environment. In this regards, one of the major issues faced by the world remains the replacement of toxic releasing and non-biodegradable polymer. to control air pollution produced due to non-biodegradable plastics, governments across the globe introduced various regulations and policies. Furthermore, governments are encouraging the use of eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the manufacture of polymers.

Increasing security concerns in almost all the nations across the world is a major driving factor for long fiber in the defense sector. This, coupled with rising threats from various anti-social organizations for countries, such as the United States, India, etc., is further driving the demand for the market studied in the defense sector. Conventionally, thermoset-based composites are used as alternatives for various structural metal-based parts in military equipment manufacturing. In defense applications, fiber-reinforced thermosets are well known composite structures. However, thermoset materials have limitations, like resistance to hydrolysis and poor structural performance in fire regardless of their good flammability resistance when compared with that of thermoplastics. The above-mentioned factors are quite instrumental in impacting on the consumption of thermosets, which are ultimately going to drive the growth prospects of the thermoplastics market over the forecast period.

Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) is a super engineering plastic, with a combination of high strength, modulus and impact proper ties, flame retardance, resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals, very low and tailorable coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE), excellent dimensional stability, thin-wall flowability, and unique processability. This balance of characteristics is the main reason for electrical and electronics applications to have one of the major commercial end uses for these thermoplastics. With the miniaturization trend of many electronic products,manufacturers are streamlining devices to pack more features into smaller packages. For instance, the pitch (spacing) between contacts in electrical connectors is narrower than ever before, and as small as 0.2 mm, when compared to older-style power connectors, with pitches exceeding 12.0 mm. Nominal wall stocks have also thinned considerably, as the overall size of connectors has shrunk. These thin-wall designs pose a challenge during the injection molding of micro connectors for devices, such as iPads, robots, computers, cell phones, and satellites. A suitable material must withstand reflow soldering without distor ting, melting, or blistering, and (LCPs) prove to be the much-needed ticket when compared to other traditional polymers. For the same reasons, LCPs are also injection molded into integrated circuit (IC) sockets, high-frequency (HF) network switches, power modules for wind and solar inverters and converters, custom high-power electrical connectors, and many other precision devices.

FTTx, also known as fiber to the x, is used for high speed data communications. The x here is any end-use location may that be home, enterprise, building, desktop, router, office, and many more. The fiber cables are prone to damage. They are passed through plastic pipes of certain qualities to prevent the direct damage to the cable such as corrosion, cuts, or breakage. Furthermore, the pipes offer flexibility or rigidness as desired. FTTx pipes are made from thermoplastic polymers as high or medium density polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride. The fiber cables are laid through ducts, pathways, and many more. In addition, these ducts and pathways used offer protection from damage, ensure safety, and are temperature & chemical resistant. The global FTTx pipes market is segmented on the basis of material type, product type, industry vertical, application area, and region. Depending on material type, it is divided into HDPE, MDPE, and PVC. On the basis of product type, it is categorized into standard duct, micro ducts, pathways, and others. Based on industry vertical, it is divided into telecom, power, transport, building & infrastructure, and others. The application area covered in the study includes backbone, metropolitan, and mobile backhaul. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The key players operating in global FTTx pipes industry include Apollo Pipes, Afripipes, Craley Group Limited, Evopipes, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Gabo Systemtechnik GmbH, GM Plast, Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited, KNET Co., Ltd., and Orbia. The key players have adopted strategies such as new product launch to sustain the intense competition in the market.

The growth of the barrier film market is augmented by the huge demand for high-performance films, owing to the rising barrier requirements in multiple end-user industries. Improvements, particularly in processing technologies, are expected to support the increasing use of barrier films for suitable applications and low-cost production. Packaging applications for food are expected to account for a major share of the barrier film market. This can be attributed to the rising trend of down-gauging, which has supported the shift from rigid to flexible packaging. Strong incentives from retailers, producers, and consumers to increase product shelf life and reduce wastage of packaging material, along with the rising preference for fresh foods, such as meat, fruits, vegetables, and seafood, have increased the demand for barrier films. Flexible packaging formats, such as retort pouches, bags, and trays with wraps, are helping consumers with busy lifestyles and single-households and meeting their need for convenient packaging. The above-stated trends for food packaging are driven by the increasing dominance of large retailers in developed and developing economies where processed and packaged food, with shelf life extension and cost control, is preferred.

The report focuses on revenue generated from various industrial rubber materials as well as the end-use industries that utilize industrial rubber, including automotive and construction. Moreover, the report analyzes the current market trends of industrial rubber in different regions and suggests the future growth opportunities by analyzing government regulations & policies, thereby further increasing consumer acceptance for industrial rubber. The study includes Porter’s five forces analysis of the industry to determine the impact of suppliers, competitors, new entrants, substitutes, and buyers on the market growth. The key players in the global industrial rubber market are adopting different strategies, such as product launch, expansion, collaboration, agreement, and acquisition to compete against each other in the global competitive market. The market players profiled in this report are industrial rubber manufacturers, who serve the product globally to end-user industries. The data pertaining to market players and their strategic moves are gathered through annual reports and press releases of respective companies, various blogs available on their websites, and primary calls made to with experts in the industry.

The blow-molded plastics market is among the many technologies used in the production of plastic products. The other technologies used include compression- molded, extrusion molding, injection molding, and thermoforming. Blow-molded plastic containers are generally sold by vendors through their direct sales team and by through distributors who in turn have their own warehouses and sales personnel. Plastic products sold through distributors are generally made by generic molds while custom molds are used for clients who require specific design and shapes. Some clients also catered through proprietary molds.

The global baby feeding bottles market is analyzed on the basis of its prospects and future growth rate. The report highlights numerous factors that influence the growth of the global baby feeding bottles market. These include market forecast, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and role of different key players operating in the market. The report is analyzed by materials, which include plastic, stainless steel, silicone, and glass. Moreover, it focuses on distribution channel, which includes hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty storess, and Online Storess. Furthermore, it includes the revenue generated from the sales of baby feeding bottles across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Antioxidants are additives used during plastic production. They are added to the plastic to eliminate degradation processes caused by thermo-mechanical as well as thermo-oxidative conditions. Antioxidants help in extending the life cycle of plastic, increase color deterioration, offer tensile strength and elongation, reduced impact resistance, cracking, and other surface deterioration. Primary antioxidants and secondary antioxidants are the two major categories of plastic antioxidants, and plastic made from primary type is often combined with secondary to produce thermally stable plastic products. In addition, a combination of primary and secondary antioxidants provides additional processing stability during plastic production.