Polyphthalamide (PPA) is a semi-crystalline synthetic resin of nylon, commonly known as high-performance polyamide. PPA exhibits superior performance in hightemperature applications such as high-temperature cooling lines, engine cooling, nonhalogenated connectors, and in turbocharged air systems for air management applications. It is largely used in automobile and industrial applications to replace the metal components. PPA possesses ultra-high strength and temperature resistance in comparison with the metal components. In addition, PPA is also preferred due to its lightweight characteristics.

Polystyrene (PS) foam was initially used as a rubber replacement and as a coating to protect metal, wood, and other similar materials. However, with the invention of polyurethane (PU), the scope of application of polymer foam extended to the furniture and automotive industries. The invention of injection molding, twin screw foam, and other extrusion techniques led to a further increase in the spectrum of applications in which it can be used.

Polyacrylamide is an acrylic resin compound that is soluble in water. It is generally produced by the polymerization of acrylamide monomer subunits. Acrylamide is an odorless and colorless, water-soluble chemical compound. It is produced by the hydration of acrylonitrile and is commonly used in the synthesis of polyacrylamide polymers. Generally, acrylamide polymer is non-hazardous, but its monomer can affect the respiratory and nervous systems. Acrylamide is classified as a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Pneumonia is a complicated infection of the lower respiratory tract. It may start on or after an upper respiratory tract infection. Mostly, it affects people with weakened immune systems and is common in children and older people.

Pneumatic seals are used in pneumatic components like cylinders and valves that are used in applications that involve rotary or reciprocating motions. The seals are used in devices or components that work in low pressure. Minimal lubrication is used in pneumatic seals to ensure a tight seal so that they can be used in devices or components that are exposed to high operating speeds at low pressure. The pressure range of pneumatic seals ranges between 1 and 150 pound-force psi.

Semiconductor intellectual properties (SIPs) are considered to be the building blocks or reusable design core components of chip design layout, which are either created by the users for their own use and/or licensed to other users. Physical IPs are referred as the design of building blocks used in the development of SoCs. Physical IPs, which include analog and mixed signal, memory cells, wired interface, wireless interface, and physical library accounted for a revenue share of 32.05% in the global semiconductor IP market.

The pharmaceutical industry worldwide witnesses a dramatic regional shift to the pharmerging market, owing to the opportunities available. Considering the on-going trend of shift in global medicine dosage consumption to developing countries, about 55-60% of global consumption should come from pharmerging markets by 2021. This will eventually lead to an incremental growth of around 25% from 2016 level.

Retailers offering gift items are adopting multichannel and omni-channel strategies. They are also focusing on providing product customization and personalization services to their consumers. Brick-and-mortar retailers are launching online portals and selling their gift items through third-party e-retailers.  Hallmark, Disney, Card Factory, and American Greetings have their own web portals to sell products online in their base market as well as in some major markets. Hallmark sells its greeting cards through Alibaba.com in China. Card Factory sells personalized gift items through its website GettingPersonal.co.uk.

Peracetic acid (PAA) is commercially sold in its distilled form or as a diluted (1%-50%) solution containing acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and water. It is generally available as a clear liquid with no foaming capability and has a strong oxidizing capacity. These properties make it a versatile chemical with a range of applications across industries. PAA is available in a wide variety of concentrations as per the application and requires a synthetic stabilizer such as 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid to slow down the rate of decomposition.

Patient monitoring equipment with specialized versions are used to monitor physiological signs. These devices are either used as bed-side monitors or as remote patient monitors. Remote patient monitoring is one of the key factors for the buying criteria of the patient monitoring equipment in the market. Hence, vendors are developing technologically advanced products that can be integrated with smartphones and applications, which can send test results on time and provide better patient care service. For instance, Dexcom developed the Dexcom G5 mobile continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, a mobile system, that sends glucose readings to a compatible smartphone every 5 minutes. In October 2014, the company received the FDA approval for its mobile application Dexcom SHARE, which is used in Dexcom G4 PLATINUM CGM system.