Ultraviolet (UV) is a form of light which is considered as the most effective method for disinfecting bacteria from water. It is a safe and chemical-free process and can effectively destroy bacteria that have a wavelength of 240 to 280 nanometers. In this disinfection process, water flows through a stainless chamber to purify it from powerful bacteria with the help of UV-lamp. When UV radiation penetrates the cell wall of an organism, it destroys the cell’s ability to reproduce. This procedure is used in many industrial applications such as food and beverage, biopharmaceutical, cosmetics, centralized drinking water, swimming pools, among others.

Vacuum packaging is the process of packaging a product by eliminating all the air inside to reduce the chances of spoilage and wastage of the product. Vacuum packaging has been widely used to store various items, including meat, poultry, seafood, cheese, dry fruits, and agricultural produce. It is popular across geographies when it comes to preserving food and keeping away bacteria and microorganisms. Also, vacuum-packed products are protected from moisture, dust, and other environmental gases and are being increasingly preferred by most manufacturers in the global food industry. Convenient packaging and easy handling are strongly driving vacuum packaging. Increasing disposable incomes and urbanization have also increased the demand for vacuum-packed products. Changing consumer trends for ready-to-go and lightweight packaging are some key drivers of the vacuum packaging market. Some advantages of vacuum packaging include the following

The modern generation of consumers is inclined to pursue a healthy lifestyle with a rising focus on how healthier produce is manufactured, how raw materials are sourced, and what is the impact of the production and consumption of packaged foods and bottled beverages on human health as well as environmental sustainability. Apart from this, there is also a visible shift among consumers to non-conventional beverages that are becoming alternatives to traditional carbonated and sugary drinks. Although conventional beverages, including soft drinks and energy drinks, are favored in terms of price and flavor, the changing consumption habits and lifestyle choices are driving the growth of bottled water with nutritional enhancement in recent years.

The study on aerogel market emphasizes on various types of aerogel, their corresponding applications, available forms, and regions. The report covers study of aerogel raw materials, primarily based on silica, carbon, and alumina. The report further briefs about polymer forms of aerogel. Aerogel types are categorized as per raw materials and processing methods. In addition, the report discusses various forms of aerogel available in the market. Two types of aerogels are commonly available in the market, virgin aerogel and fabricated aerogel. However, market estimations for virgin aerogel and fabricated aerogels are not considered in the scope of this report. From application perspective, the report analyzes the market according to intent of application and domain of usage, for example, building insulations.

The report provides market dynamics and trends related to the global aerosol delivery devices market. In addition, it presents estimations and forecast of the market. The study estimates revenue generated from the sales of aerosol delivery devices; which are available in the form of dry powder inhalers, metered dose inhalers, and nebulizers. Applications such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, and non-respiratory disease indication (diabetes, analgesia, & Parkinson’s disease) have been considered in the market estimation. However, it excludes aerosol delivery devices service revenue. The report comprises revenue generated from cost of pre-filled devices (devices that are available with a drug) such as multi dose dry powder inhalers and metered dose inhalers. In case of some nebulizers and single dose dry powder inhalers, only device price has been considered during the market estimation. Similarly, cost of drugs sold without devices is excluded from the study. Furthermore, the report excludes revenue generated from post-sale services of aerosol delivery devices.

The mm-wave is a part of the radio frequency spectrum between 24GHz and 100 GHz. The mm-wave frequency has a short wavelength, low coverage, and faster data transfer characteristics as compared with other frequency spectrum. Many countries have already started deploying/allocation of the mm-wave frequency band. Some of them are the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and European countries. In 2020, mm-wave antenna modules are used in smartphones, indoor user equipment such as Wi-Fi and small cells. Qualcomm Incorporated is one of the leading companies involved in developing and manufacturing mm-wave antenna modules for 5G smartphones and tablets. With the list of benefits of mm-wave technology, there are some challenges associated with the technology. For instance, these high-frequency signals cannot travel for long distances and don’t allow wall penetration. To overcome this issue, companies are relying on massive MIMO technology for making use of mm-wave technology. Major telecom operators, such as Verizon and Ericsson, are investing heavily in 5G mm-wave technology, enabling the faster roll-out of 5G technology across the nations.

Percutaneous intervention for the treatment of various cardiac disorders, including coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), became a well verified technique and has also been recently extended for treating neurovascular disorders such as carotid artery disease. However, distal embolization of various particulate matters such as plaque debris, including fibrin, necrotic atheromatous core, foam cells, cholesterol clefts, and thrombus, at the time of balloon inflation or stent deployment, complicate percutaneous interventions than before. Currently, the risk of distal embolization is considered significant in carotid arteries, degenerated SVG, and thrombotic lesions characterizing the patient affected by acute coronary syndromes. The process of plaque embolization requires a complex interaction that also involves microvascular spasm and thrombosis. Most often, this results in diminished blood flow to the distal vascular bed, potentially complicated by periprocedural ischemia and/or infarction or stroke. In particular, the risk of distal embolization is mainly high in degenerated SVGs, with no reflow being reported in up to 31.8% of cases during the treatment of thrombotic lesions and in up to 7.9% of cases with no thrombus present. However, large particles more than 100 μm may obstruct large, epicardial vessels; very small particles, with 15–50 μm, can also obstruct the microvascular bed causing microinfarcts and left ventricular dysfunction.

There is a fast-growing need for anti-viral paints and coatings to improve quality in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial applications so as to control the growth of mold and/or reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections or community-acquired infections. A number of paint products on the market claim anti-viral functions. However, the current products have significant shortfalls, including weak activities, risk of resistance from virus, and difficulty in monitoring and extending the anti-viral functions once the coatings are applied. Increased demand during COVID-19 outbreak from medical and indoor air/HVAC application acts as driving factors for the market growth. However, lack in R&D activities and few demonstrated effectiveness of the coatings hinders the market growth. Meanwhile, the current pandemic has offered opportunity for new product developments and several opportunities for the industry growth.

The artificially produced UV-C radiation has been in use for many decades and successfully being used as a germicide or bactericide. The demand for UV-C based systems and equipment has grown steadily in the last century. However, post-2000, the traction for such systems increased as many applications in the commercial and industrial sectors gained popularity on a larger scale. The increase in the number of viral infections and epidemics such as SARS, Dengue, Ebola, Chikungunya, Zika, and Nipah also aided in the development of germicidal lamps that would reduce the infectious disease spread by way of sterilization. The UV-C based systems and equipment act as an alternative to chemical-based disinfection mechanism in many end-use sectors, especially in water treatment, where generally chlorine is used for destroying microorganisms. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) in the UV-C band is used for water, air, and surface disinfection. UV-C energy is used to interrupt the transmission of pathogenic organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), influenza viruses, molds, and possible bioterrorism agents.

Historically, the evolution of inhalation therapy can be traced to India 4,000 years ago. The antecedents of contemporary inhalation therapy, however, began in the nineteenth-century industrial age with the invention of glass bulb nebulizers. Thereafter, inhaler technology evolved along two pathways, characterized by refinements in existent nebulizer technology and the invention of a portable inhalation device, the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) in the 1950s. This was the first device to effectively deliver medicine to the lungs. MDIs set the stage for asthma technology to be introduced, including breath-actuated MDIs, spacer devices, and dosage counters. Similarly, the 1970s also saw the development of breath-actuated MDIs for people who have difficulty synchronizing the working motion. This technology helps to breathe normally to activate and release the medication.