Industrial anti-scaling chemicals are substances used to prevent or reduce the formulation of scale in industrial processes. Scaling occurs when minerals and other impurities in water or other fluids precipitate and form deposits on surfaces such as pipes, heat exchangers, and equipment. Anti-scaling chemicals are formulated to inhibit or dissolve these deposits, improving operational efficiency, reducing maintenance costs, and expanding the lifespan of industrial equipment and systems.

Functional additives are compounds that provide physical and chemical stability to the packaging materials. They offer an effective barrier to moisture, oxygen, microorganisms, and light. They also help in modifying the properties of packaging to impart beneficial and desirable functions.

Expanded polystyrene is made from polystyrene solid beads, which are produced from the emulsion polymerization of the styrene monomer. It is a rigid transparent thermoplastic, which has good electrical insulating properties and physical properties. Expanded polystyrene is used in sheet materials, molder products, and foams. It is a rigid plastic that contains an expansion agent. It is commonly used in building and construction, packaging, and other applications due to its high insulation properties and strength. Expanded polystyrene is also used in transportation packaging, loose-fill packaging, and protective and display packaging.

Coating raw materials are chemical compounds used for manufacturing paints and coatings, polymers, printing inks, chemical intermediates, plastics, and others. There are various types of coatings raw materials, and they include resins, pigments and fillers, solvents, and additives.

根据百川盈孚，截至2023年12月底国内大丝束碳纤维不含税市场均价为6.6万元/吨，小丝束T300(12K)、T300(24/25K)、T700(12K) 分别为7.5、6.8、12.8万元/吨。根据我们测算，大丝束碳纤维单吨营业成本约为7.4万元/吨（现金成本约为6.4万元/吨），小丝束碳纤维单吨营业成本约为9.0万元/吨（现金成本约为8.0万元/吨）。目前市场价格下，大丝束和低端小丝束碳纤维面临亏损压力，碳纤维价格逐步探底。此外，根据百川盈孚，截至2023年12月底，T300(12K) 、T300(24/25K)原丝不含税价分别为3.4、3.2万元/吨，目前尚有相对可观的盈利空间。

全球甜味剂产品的发展围绕“功能性”与“性价比”不断迭代升级。未来高附加值的功能性代糖将呈现分化发展趋势：一方面新型代糖由于不可替代的 “功能性”，将逐渐打开市场，随着国内市场逐步放开将呈现出“基数小、增速快“的特点；另一方面成熟产品将受益于减糖趋势，“性价比”优势愈加突出，市场渗透率将继续提升，仍将保持较高的市场需求。

Coalescing agents are chemical additives that are added to paint and coating formulas to help scattered particles merge or coalesce and improve the creation of films. They facilitate better paint application, drying, and the formation of a cohesive, smooth layer by lowering the minimum film-forming temperature. Coalescing agents are essential for preserving paint performance and quality while lowering emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Carbon tetrachloride is a sweet-smelling colorless liquid also known as tetra chloromethane and carbon tet. Carbon tetrachloride molecules consist of one carbon atom that is surrounded by four chloride atoms. Carbon tetrachloride is a non-polar compound, which is a very good solvent that readily dissolves other non-polar compounds like oil, fat, and iodine. Carbon tetrachloride is extensively used as a fire extinguisher, refrigerant, and as a cleaning agent.

Thermal barrier coatings are specialized materials used on surfaces that are subjected to high temperatures, such as the parts of automobile engines, industrial boilers, and gas turbine engines. By protecting against intense heat, these coatings improve the performance and longevity of components. By acting as insulating layers, they lessen heat transfer and help keep things from being too hot. In industries where temperature control, corrosion resistance, and longer equipment lifespan are essential, thermal barrier coatings are essential.