The automotive segment is a key application area for aerogels and accounted for a 4.9% share of the global aerogel market in 2015. The segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 28.06% during the forecast period. The demand for aerogels is growing from the automotive segment owing to their unique properties like excellent thermal resistance, enhanced acoustic insulation, light weight, reduced thickness, and fire and water resistance.In terms of form, the blanket form is the largest segment of the market. It was the first form of aerogels that was commercialized for end-use applications.In terms of application, the oil and gas segment dominated the market in 2015 with a share of 68.5%. Reduced thickness and superior insulation properties of aerogels are of prime importance for the oil and gas industry. The demand for aerogels is high for oil and gas applications as this industry is more temperature-sensitive, and employs the transportation of unprocessed hydrocarbons over long distances.North America is the largest region in terms of consumption of aerogel materials, and had a 51.2% share of the market in 2015. Globally, the region is leading the global aerogel market with respect to product innovation, and in terms of quality and application development. The North American aerogel market is largely driven by the oil and gas segment, where the demand for advanced solutions that combine reduced thickness and superior insulating properties with low thermal conductivity is high.

Acrylic acid and its derivatives is a broad category of chemicals that finds extensive applications in the manufacture of a wide range of compounds that are used in surface coatings and adhesives and sealants, construction, automotive, personal care products and cosmetics, and many other industries.Acrylic ester is the most widely consumed derivative of acrylic acid, accounting for 51.98% of the market in 2015. This compound is used as a water-based coating and finds extensive applications in most end-user industries.Asia-Pacific (APAC) was the largest market for acrylic acid and its derivatives in 2015, accounting for 33.02% of the market. The market in the region will grow considerably over the forecast period to reach 36.37% in 2020. The growth can be attributed to factors such as industrialization, rising disposable incomes, and population growth.Acrylic hybrids, such as alkyd-acrylic hybrid and epoxy-acrylic hybrid, have been gaining prominence in recent years as they offer superior characteristics over conventional acrylates.

The growth of the global 360-degree camera market is driven by the growing popularity of virtual reality (VR) technology. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.85% during the forecast period.We expect 360-degree cameras to have fast growth like many technological products. This fast growth can be attributed to the short lifespan of next-generation technologies. As technologies in gaming are upgraded every five years, 360-degree cameras become more of a necessity than a luxury.Globally, the population in Spain is the most aware of VR technology. It is estimated that 96% of the population knows about the technology. We expect Spain to be the fastest-growing market for 360-degree cameras during the forecast period.A number of vendors are expected to enter the market during the forecast period.This will lead to price wars resulting in a decline in the average selling price (ASP) of 360-degree cameras.This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global 360-degree camera market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of 360-degree cameras for VR applications.

Blended learning has made knowledge delivery more productive and efficient.Through this model of learning, instructors share their resources and instructions online for students to easily access the shared study material at their convenience.With the growing needs of students and academicians, regulators have emphasized the use of blended learning methods in the education industry more than raditional learning methods. As a result, there has been a high demand for generic e-learning courses. Benefits associated with generic e-learning courses,such as re-usability at the end-user's disposal with fewer internal resources and cost-efficiency, in comparison with customized courses are attracting customers.The emergence of course aggregators in the form of online marketplaces will benefit vendors as they will be able to cater to a larger consumer base and promote their offerings through discounts and bulk offers. Delving into the market from the technological perspective highlights the emergence of innovative and rapid content authoring tools. It has significant implications for the education and corporate sectors. The bundle of benefits associated with these tools is driving their adoption. Institutions are using authoring tools to build interactive and engaging content to enhance the quality of their course content.

This report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the excavator market in Japan for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue from sales of excavators and the number of units produced by the leading vendors like Hitachi Construction Machinery, Komatsu, and Kobelco Construction Machinery. The types of excavators that are included for market sizing are: Hydraulic excavators、Wheel hydraulic excavators、Hybrid hydraulic excavators、Large excavators、Mini excavators.This report also features vendor landscape, with a corresponding analysis of the top vendors in the market. It presents the market's product segmentation on the basis of different range of product offerings by the leading players in the market. The report also provides segmentation based on the bucket size, machine mass, and engine power rating of the excavators. In addition, it contains a detailed discussion of the major drivers influencing the growth of the market, outlines the major challenges faced by the vendors in the market, and examines key trends that are emerging in the market.

Since Turkey does not have abundant oil and gas reserves, the country is importing the bulk of fuels needed to support its rapidly expanding economy. The government is trying to gain maximum advantage from the country’s strategic geographic position and diversify its energy supplies to ensure security of deliveries. Turkey has taken a course towards restructuring and liberalisation of the energy

sector in order to create a more competitive and free energy market. The government estimates that the investments in the overall energy sector, which includes oil and gas, needed to meet the total energy demand will be around USD 110bn by 2023. That is why Turkey has opened its energy sector to private and foreign investors.

The major demand for electric wire and cable in India is likely to increase from the railways and construction sectors due to rising government investment. For instance, Government of India (GOI) has allocated a budget of $17.94 billion (2016-2017) for the development of Indian Railways and also targets to develop 100 smart cities in India.The organized sector is expected to account for maximum market share and is likely to increase during the forecast period due to increased demand for highquality wire and cable.The unorganized sector accounts for the maximum market share in the building wire and cable sector. Increased awareness about the quality of wire and cables is expected to decrease the market share of the sector.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the education projector market in the US for 2016-2020, keeping 2015 as the base year for market sizing. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of education projectors to the pre-K, K-12, and the higher education segment in the US education market. While calculating the market size, the revenues generated in the market from sales of digital light processing (DLP) and liquid crystal display (LCD) projectors were considered. The market size comprises the revenue generated from sales of standard (non-interactive) as well as interactive education projectors.The report presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top four vendors in the market. The vendors have been selected based on parameters such as variety in product offerings catering to the education segment, efficiency of

their distribution channels, brand value, initiatives to expand market share, and product innovations. In addition, it discusses the major drivers that influence the market growth.It also outlines the challenges faced by vendors and the market at large as well as the

key trends emerging in the market.

Digitalisation is not only a source of opportunities for federal and local businesses, it is a factor in the global competition for human capital, the main development resource of the 21st century.This study is dedicated to the issues of penetration of the modern

digital technologies into all aspects of daily life in major Russian cities. The report was prepared by the experts of the SKOLKOVO

Institute for Emerging Market Studies with the participation of professors of IESE Business School (Barcelona, Spain).The Digital Life Index of the Russian Regions provides a quantitative measurement of the progress of secondary digitalization in the Russian cities, covering the key aspects of modern urban life, such as transportation, finance, retail, healthcare, education, media, and dministration.

A separate measurement of the development of supply, and helps to reveal the gaps between them, mapping out areas of possible action for businesses and administrations. The study focused on 15 Russian cities with populations of over 1 million people; the measurements were carried out in two waves: in the end of the years 2014 and 2015.

Li-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries in which the Li-ion acts as the cathode and the carbon acts as the anode. Li-ion batteries have a good electrochemical performance with low resistance. The advantage of using Li-ion batteries is that they increase the thermal stability, have higher current density, and a longer shelf life as compared with other batteries available in the market. This technology has an excellent deep-discharge cycle life that shields the battery from damage. Li-ion is used in high power applications such as HEVs, EVs, and consumer electronic devices.