Solvent-borne coatings dominated the global protective coatings market with a share of 76.4% in 2015. These coatings are likely to retain their market share over the forecast period owing to the fact that they are cheaper and easy to use.However, their use is being restricted in certain applications, especially in the developed regions as they emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Water-borne

coatings are gaining prominence as they are environmentally friendly.Epoxy-based resins are widely used for manufacturing protective coatings. These resins accounted for a market share of 33% in 2015. The increased application of these resins in pipelines, furniture, appliances, and industrial applications are driving the consumption of coatings made of these resins.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global protective coatings market for 2016-2020.

The increasing adoption of targeted therapies is expected to shift the market dynamics, owing to their robust effectiveness in the treatment of prostate cancer.For instance, in 2015, targeted therapies such as Xofigo reported YoY growth of 37% worldwide, indicating a growing acceptance among physicians.Novel hormonal therapies such as Xtandi and Zytiga continue to dominate the market, due to their effectiveness in treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). For instance, Xtandi reported YoY growth of 79.25% in 2015,reflecting an increase in the adoption rates.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the

global prostate cancer drugs market for 2016-2020.

The word cosmeceuticals is a combination of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products that have similar benefits as pharmaceutical products. Cosmeceuticals can be purchased over the counter (OTC) without a prescription from a healthcare professional. The cosmeceuticals sector was formed by converging personal care and pharmaceuticals sectors.

CBCT is a 3D medical imaging technique comprising an X-ray, which can be used for complex dental treatments. It helps dentists to evaluate diseases (endodontic and periodontics) in the jaw or teeth, to understand the bone structure of the maxillofacial region for surgery, and to evaluate soft tissues around the jaws for dental implants.

MRO plays an important role in extending the life of an aircraft by increasing the operational efficiency. It includes services such as overhaul, routine check-up, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft and their components. These services assure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft. MRO services are conducted on engines, airframe, and components and involve careful examination to detect damages or corrosions caused inside the skin of the aircraft, engine valves, and all the parts where an extensive check is required.

Hearing loss refers to the inability to hear any frequency greater than 25 dB in adults and a frequency greater than 15 dB in children. Hearing impairment is the leading cause of disability worldwide. About 360 million people suffer from hearing loss across the world annually. Out of the total patient pool, 91% of the patients are adults and the remaining 9% are children. About one-third of the total world population over the age of 65 years suffers from hearing impairment and other related problems.

Fuel cells produce electricity by utilizing the power generated from electrochemical reactions. They use external sources of chemical energy such as hydrogen and oxygen to produce energy. Electrochemical reactions in the fuel cells oxidize hydrogen, which reacts with oxygen to form water and release electrons. The electrons then flow through the external circuit producing an electric current. All fuel cells are based on a standard design, wherein two electrodes are separated by an electrolyte. The electrolyte carries electrically charged particles. A catalyst is used to speed up or accelerate the electrochemical reaction within the fuel cells. Fuel cells can be used in small devices that are powered by a few watts of electricity and also in large power plants that produce megawatts (MW) of electrical energy. Fuel cells are categorized by the nature of the electrolyte used in them.

The use of jams, jellies, and preserves is increasing in salads, cookies, sandwiches, and smoothies as customers are willing to expand their taste palate. With an increase in health consciousness among consumers, vendors are focusing on products that are both indulgent, have high fruit content, and/or are sugar-free. So, the consumers are slowly shifting to fruit spreads, which are sugar-free, from the traditional jams and jellies that have added sugar.

The global knee pad market is driven by the growing demand from the sports industry. Industrial end-users comprising military, defense, law enforcement, construction, mining, and flooring is the other key end-user segment, which requires knee pads for activities that require kneeling. In terms of geography, demand from countries in North America and APAC will contribute to market growth.

Kickboxing is a popular sport in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, which, together, have more than 70% of the total kickboxers in the world. In recent times, the global kickboxing equipment market is registering growth through the cardio kickboxing segment. In 2015, a total of 23 million people participated in the sport across the globe, out of which 75% were women.Many gyms and kickboxing institutions are actively promoting the sport as a fitness program, which is proving to be a major driver for the overall market's growth. The trend of cardio kickboxing is strong in the US, which is home to around 40% of all cardio kickboxers in the world.With a share of almost 50%, the global kickboxing gloves market was the largest segment of the global kickboxing equipment market in 2015. As such, most vendors operating in the market are now focusing on the gloves segment to gain a competitive edge over their counterparts.Tracking technology, which makes use of tracking devices inserted into gloves, is the current innovation in the gloves segment. This technology helps players to track and enhance their performance during training.In 2014, Dennis Munson Jr. collapsed during the second round of a match due to a head trauma and died later in the same day. With quite a few instances of such fatal head injuries during kickboxing matches, vendors operating in this space are focusing more on developing innovative headgear for advanced protection.