A major amount of caprolactam produced globally is used in manufacturing nylon 6 resins and fibers. Caprolactam is preferred to ω-aminocaproic acid for the manufacture of nylon 6, as it is easier to make and to purify. ε-caprolactam is the most common caprolactam isomer. Nylon 6 is known to be a tough and abrasion-resistant material, which possesses high tensile strength. This material is commonly available in the form of sheets. Some of the common applications of nylon 6 include industrial yarns, resins, films, textiles, and carpets, among others.  Some of the major producers of nylon 6 are BASF SE (Ultramid), RTP Company (ESD, RTP), Domo (DOMAMID), SABIC (THERMOCOMP, THERMOTUF, LUBRICOMP), and PolyOne (Nymax / Bergamid). Nylon 6 is witnessing a growing demand from the Asia-Pacific countries, owing to the increasing demand for nylon filament. Additionally, in the recent past, a significant amount of capacity was added for nylon 6 in this region. This is expected to continue in the future.

The global market for rhizobium-based agricultural biofertilizer was valued at USD 256.8 million in 2018, and is projected to reach USD 417.5 million by 2024, witnessing a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. It has been estimated that 40-250 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year is fixed by different legume crops by the microbial activities of rhizobium. In terms of product, rhizobium also accounts for the bulk of the bio-fertilizer production globally. The popular genera used as biofertilizers are Bradyrhizobium, Sinorhizobium, Azorhizobium, Mesorhizobium, and Allorhizobium. Some popular rhizobium-based products are Cell-Tech® (Novozymes), Nitragin Gold® (Novozymes), TagTeam® (Company-Novozymes), Mamezo® (Tokachi Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives), R-Processing Seeds® (Tokachi Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives), and Hyper Coating Seeds ® (Tokachi Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives), among others.

Bio-based lubricants are environment-friendly and do not have any toxic effect on the ecosystem. They do not result in problems occurring from hydraulic leaks or injuries at work, resulting in reduced cost, better production, and profitability. Bio-based lubricants do not cause skin inflammation, which is generally caused by petroleum-based lubricants. Additionally, they have various advantages, such as the reduction in energy usage, reduction in labor cost, increased employee safety, improved environmental conditions, increased machine life, and increased production. With growing environmental concerns and increasing spills from petroleum-based lubricants, both consumers and governments across the world are focusing on using environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs).

氟聚物是化学工业发展到较高水平后的产物，聚四氟乙烯（PTFE）随着 各种新应用场景的发展成为产量最大、消费增长最快的氟聚物品种。从需 求端来看，随着全球 5G 市场的兴起，PTFE 消费将在高频覆铜板、射频 线缆、基站天线滤波器等领域迎来大幅增长；而特斯拉基于干电极技术的 超高镍正极材料锂电技术的推出，不仅带来锂电行业的技术变革，还将带 来 PTFE 粘结剂的巨大需求增量。此前制约中国材料行业进步的障碍主要 在于：先进材料的应用场景主要在发达国家。随着中国在 5G 领域和锂电 池领域迈向全球领先水平之后，中国企业在先进材料的开发应用上也拓宽 了市场空间。而同时与这两条主线密切相关的就是“塑料之王”—PTFE。

巴西养老金改革顺利推动：2019 年 10 月 22 日和 23 日，巴西参议院投票分别通过了养老金 改革基本文本和修正文本，于 2019 年 11 月正式生效，其中作为养老金改革有效措施之一的 新社保征收税率将于 2020 年 3 月 1 日生效。法案涉及上调最低退休年龄、增加个人缴纳年 限、限制遗属抚恤金和分段调整公民的社保征收税率等具体措施，将有望为巴西未来 10 年 节省公共支出 8550 亿雷亚尔（约合人民币 1.37 万亿元），并为农业提供有力的财政支撑， 促进巴西农业的持续性发展。

The report focuses on revenue generated from various caustic soda materials such as sodium and chlorine as well as applications in which caustic soda is used. Moreover, the report analyzes the current market trends of caustic soda in different regions and suggests the future growth opportunities by analyzing government regulations & policies, further increasing the consumer acceptance of caustic soda. The study includes Porter’s five forces analysis of the industry to determine the impact of suppliers, competitors, new entrants, substitutes, and buyers on the market growth. The key players in the global caustic soda market are adopting different strategies, such as product launch, expansion, collaboration, agreement, and acquisition to compete against each other in the global competitive market. The market players profiled in this report are caustic soda manufacturers, who serve the product globally and to end-user industries. The data pertaining to market players and their strategic moves are gathered through annual reports and press releases of respective companies, various blogs available on the website, and primary calls made to the experts in the industry.

Soda ash is one of the most expensive raw materials used in the flat glass industry, as it accounts for nearly 15% of flat glass production costs. Soda ash is used as the fluxing agent in the manufacturing of soda-lime silica glass, which is considered as the most common type of flat glass used, at present. Flat glass, a major sub-segment of the glass industry, is the biggest demand creator for the soda ash market, constituting almost 30% of the global demand. Soda ash plays a vital role, as it reduces melting temperature that is necessary to melt the silica used, as well as reduces the energy required to produce flat glass. As a cost- effective source of sodium oxide (Na2O), it also usually supplies the bulk of the alkali element needed in glass making, which supports the shaping of the glass item. Furthermore, the construction industry accounts for more than 30% of all flat glass shipments, globally. Flat glasses are often considered as building blocks for several types of architectures and interiors. At times, melted colorants are added in flat glass for coloring and solar-radiation absorption properties. The exterior glazing (windows, doors, guard rails, etc.) and interior decoration (doors, partitions, mirrors, wall coverings, guard rails, etc.) mark the leading applications of flat soda lime silicate glass.

The world has been badly affected by the increase in the carbon emission and with the increase in the emissions, the countries worldwide have started to take steps to decrease the carbon footprint. In a bid to reduce the carbon emission, the Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was signed in 2016. The agreement deals with the greenhouse-gas-emissions mitigation, adaptation, and finance. The challenge of reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sufficiently to mitigate dangerous impacts of climate change remains daunting. With the power generation through fossil-based power plants occupying a major share in the net carbon emissions, the demand for nuclear power plant is expected to reduce the increase in carbon emission. Though renewables provide a better alternatives to the fossil-based generation, being heavily reliant on the prevailing weather condition makes them less reliable.

The growth of the market studied is mainly attributed to the rising incidences of cancer and cardiac disorders, widening applications of nuclear medicine, increasing SPECT and PET applications, and increasing patient awareness for healthcare.  According to the 2018 data on cancer from the World Health Organization (WHO), the global cancer burden is estimated to have risen to 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths, in 2018. Moreover, if recent trends in the incidence of major cancers and population growth are consistent, Cancer Research UK predicted that there will be 27.5 million new cancer cases worldwide, each year, by 2040. According to the American Heart Association’s 2019 report, deaths per year due to cardiovascular diseases are expected to increase from 17.9 million in 2016 to 23.6 million in 2030.  The application of nuclear medicine is also widening. Nuclear medicine is used to diagnose and determine the severity of, or, treat a variety of diseases, including the types of cancers, heart diseases, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological disorders, and other abnormalities within the body.

Mining chemicals play a major role in the processing of mineral ores. The consumption of base metals (like iron, steel, aluminum, etc.) and precious metals (such as silver, gold, and platinum) has increased steadily, owing to their various applications in many industries. These metal mining processes require mining chemicals at the stage of processing the respective ores. Tall oil fatty acids (TOFA) are used as collector chemicals in mining processes. It is used as a frothing agent in the flotation process for reclaiming low-grade copper, lead, and zinc-bearing ores. OleoFlot, a major brand of IOP (Industrial Oleochemical Products), is a blend of tall oil fatty acids. It is most used as mining chemicals. Enhanced recovery and selectivity are experienced in the beneficiation of phosphate, fluorspar, and copper ores by the judicious use of TOFAs, which are designed to meet the needs of specific ores at individual mines. Furthermore, with the increase in the consumption of base and precious metals, mining activities for these metals have surged globally, which in turn, is driving the global pine chemicals market, during the forecast period.