Nanophotonics is the study of light behavior on a nanometer level (10⁻⁹ of a meter). Nanophotonic components are devices that interact with light-emitting devices at the nanoscale level. Photonics refers to light-emitting devices and can otherwise be known as opto-electronics. Examples of nanophotonic components include optical fibers, optical switches, LEDs, optical amplifiers, PV cells, and holographic memory. The use of nanophotonic technology in these devices is relatively new. The development of nanophotonic materials such as nanotubes, nanowires, plasmons, and quantum dots has enabled the fabrication of nanophotonic semiconductor devices. Nanomaterials have enabled chip manufacturers to develop powerful and miniaturized electronic processors that could perform calculations billions of times faster than conventional silicon-based chip processors.

Network consulting services is a sub-segment of IT consulting services, which help organizations in creating, managing, and optimizing information and business processes with technical expertise. IT consulting services are process-focused, provide a framework to structure IT-related activities, and aid in maintaining IT systems. A wide range of IT consulting services is available with which organizations streamline their processes and integrate their systems. These services help organizations centralize their IT operations and reinvent and develop a more economical cost structure.

Menstruation is the discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The common symptoms and signs of menstruation include acne, tender breasts, bloating, tiredness, irritability, and mood changes. In order to tackle menstruation issues, various products such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups are used. They are designed to absorb and hold body fluid effectively without causing any leakage, and reduce the effects of spillage. Among several feminine hygiene products, tampons are gaining popularity due to their effectiveness. They come in several shapes, sizes, forms, and absorption capacity.

Nanotechnology has made appreciable progress in its application in the paints and coatings industry. This is due to the availability of different nanoparticles and technological advancements in the production of nanocoating particles, which have been exploited for improvising paint and coating process. The acceptance of nanotechnology for different applications is expected to increase during the forecast period. This is because the technology can be used to address various performance and quality-based challenges that could not be resolved through other coatings. Nanocoating finds its applications for interior and exterior residential paintings, interior house furnishings, glass and facade coatings of tall buildings, coating of automobile exterior and interior parts, and coating of various industrial buildings. Nanocoatings are also used for small applications in other industries such as electronics, consumer goods, and medical products.

The growing demand for biologic therapies is expected to fuel the market growth, owing to its ability to attack cancer cells effectively. For instance, REVLIMID and POMALYST reported a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 16.5% and 44.7%, respectively, in 2015, owing to the increased adoption of biologic therapies. The market has been witnessing a paradigm shift toward the adoption of novel proteasome inhibitors, owing to the increasing treatment failures with conventional chemotherapy drugs.

Mushrooms are porous, fleshy, and spongy and are most often considered as vegetables. Both individual consumers and foodservice providers are the primary consumers of mushrooms. Consumers globally are willing to pay more for healthy, fresh, and hygienically-packed fresh mushrooms because of their medicinal and nutritional values. Singapore is a net importer of fresh mushrooms with more than 95% of its fresh mushrooms being imported from other APAC countries.

Remote sensing is one of the most powerful and vital analytical tools of modern science. Previously, remote sensing was used in the instrumentation for space exploration and Earth observation, but recently it has moved further into the commercial market. The end-user segments of this market include the oil and gas industry, wind industry, and weather stations and monitoring sites.

Neurosurgery is a complex surgical procedure, which involves diagnosis, treatment, and therapy of individuals with neurological disorders. Some of the common neurosurgeries are endovascular neurosurgery, craniotomy stereotactic neurosurgery, neuro-endoscopy, and oncological neurosurgery. The surgeries are performed through MI techniques and new conventional ways to treat neurological disorders, tumors, trauma, and injuries. The devices used to perform neurosurgeries are called neurosurgical devices.

Since the introduction of lithium-ion (Li-ion) in the early 1990s by Sony, Li-ion batteries have outclassed and outperformed nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries with its higher energy density and higher operating voltage. It is extensively being used in portable devices, powering EVs and being used in the grid for energy storage. They have been experiencing incremental improvement in performance with improvements in their energy density over the past 20 years. However, the demand for batteries that can store higher energy and can also last longer has increased over the years. This is due to the increased application in EVs and for energy storage in smart grids. This has led to the need and development of different electrodes and materials, which enable the development of the next-generation batteries such as Li-S, lithium solid-state, and lithium-air batteries. These batteries are similar to current generation batteries but can store a higher amount of energy when compared with Li-ion batteries. These are also safer. Many countries are investing heavily in R&D initiatives to improve the efficiency and operations of their next-generation batteries.

Non-residential humidifiers are used to maintain the suitable moisture content of environmental air in manufacturing facilities, office buildings, clean rooms, data centers, laboratories, and hospitals. The need for humidification of the environment in commercial and industrial facilities is driven by manufacturing process stabilization, the need for a comfortable and healthy work environment in office buildings, or meeting industry indoor air quality (IAQ) codes.