Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a high-performance, opaque, thermoplastic material. It is known for high resistance to heat, burning, and chemicals, and has good electrical proper ties. Most commercial grades are glass-fiber reinforced. Others contain mineral filler, carbon, or PTFE. The following values are based on 40% glassreinforced PPS, which is the most frequently used. Owing to its various properties (as mentioned in the next slide) it is used in many applications, such as electrical/electronic applications, automotive applications, industrial applications, appliances, general purpose, electronic displays, bearings, pump parts, appliance components, and electrical parts. Moreover, PPS is considered an alternative matrix amongst the cheapest commodities and high-performance polymers, e.g. polyarylether ketone, polyether ether ketone, and polyamide. Composites made up of PPS are used for many applications, like production of plug boards, coil formers, chip carriers, automotive main parts, connectors, switches, relays and medical applications, etc.

The Polymeric Biomaterials market is largely driven by increasing global prevalence of chronic diseases and technological advancements in the polymeric biomaterials as this chronic diseases will increase the demand for polymer biomaterial based products resulting into high growth of the market As per the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that there will be 23.6 million deaths annually by 2030, due to CVD, with the largest increase in Southeast Asia. The factors, such as innovations in polymeric biomaterials and increasing number of applications of polymeric biomaterials in tissue engineering, are expected to fuel the growth of the market studied, over the forecast period. But factors, like bio-compatibility issues in biomaterials (especially in implanted/ingested materials) and stringent regulations for certain polymeric biomaterials, are expected to limit the growth of the market.

Fibers are a source of reinforcement in engineering polymer composites, responsible for strength and stiffness. As in composites, stress is transferred from fiber to polymer and vice versa, and high mechanical properties are only acquired if appropriate compatibility exists between the matrix and reinforcement. The aviation industry generates around 2-3% of all human-induced Co2 emissions and 12% of the emissions of the transportation industry. The higher consumption of fuel in the aircraft leads to larger emissions of greenhouse gases and contributes to global warming. Moreover, the higher level of fuel consumption leads to higher cost, thus, increasing the operational cost of airlines. The aerospace industry is constantly focusing on producing fuel-efficient, lighter, yet stronger materials. Thus, the industry has shifted from using aluminum, steel, and titanium to composites. Currently, the use of composites has reduced around 50% of the structural weight of the aircraft, thus, increasing the fuel efficiency to around 20% and reducing the noise by around 5%, as well as decreasing the maintenance cost by around 30%.

The global high voltage cable market is segmented on the basis of type of cable, end user, and region. The type segment includes overhead, underground, and submarine cables. Among the three types of cable, the underground high voltage cable segment holds significant share in the global high voltage cable market, owing to its high accuracy in terms of power loss as compared to overhead cables. However, the submarine cable is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. The end user segment is further divided into the industrial, renewable energy, and infrastructure segments.

Graphene, the first 2-D carbon material in the world, also known as the "wonder material," is well suited for many applications. Graphene is resistant to fire, an effective conductor, extremely versatile and 200 times stronger than steel and a substance of ultra-lightness. In addition, graphene is regarded in the chemical industry as an effective catalyst because of its properties such as high surface area and adsorption power. Growing demand for chemicals worldwide is expected to increase graphene demand and thus, drive the growth of the global graphene industry. The report on graphene exclusively focuses on current market trends and future growth opportunities of various types of graphene such as mono-layer & bi-layer graphene, few layer graphene, graphene oxide, and graphene nano platelets. Based on application, the market is divided into RFID, composites, sensors, research & development, energy storage, functional ink, and polymer additives. Based on region, it is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Geospatial imagery analytics utilizes data collected through satellite images and provides visuals and image data of the earth. The geo-referenced images are later presented as raster and vector images. Raster images, also known as bitmaps, are individual pixels of color whereas vector images are graphics comprised of mathematical formulas and can be infinitely scaled. Geospatial imagery analytics are deployed in various industry verticals such as agriculture, manufacturing and mining, and defense & security due to its capabilities of monitoring and identifying any shift in any areas.

Heat pump is a mechanical-compression cycle refrigeration system that can be reversed to either heat or cool desired space. Therefore, it is massively used in space heating and cooling applications. It is composed of two main components, which include an indoor air handler and an outdoor unit that is quite similar to the central air-conditioner but referred to as a heat pump. The outdoor unit has a compressor that circulates refrigerant, which is known for absorbing and releasing heat that travels between indoor and outdoor units. The key difference between an air conditioner and heat pump is both technologies cool the desired space using similar mechanisms, but heat pumps can also heat residential spaces, whereas the air conditioner cannot.

Hand tools constitute tools and equipment that are not powered by electricity. These tools find their application in daily gardening, agriculture, and framing. Since, the tools are manually operated their application is restricted to certain tasks and skills. The report on the global hand tools market presents a detailed analysis of the trends, future estimations, and thorough study of the market based on type, end user, distribution channel, and regions. The market segmentation based on type includes wrench, plier, screw drivers, hammers, cable cutter, and others. By end user, the market is segmented into DIY, professional, and industrial. Based on distribution channel, the market is bifurcated into retail, and online. The market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA to understand their regional trends. This report highlights the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and growth strategies adopted by the key players to understand the dynamics and potential of the market. 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.

Hazardous location LED lighting refers to a network of LED lights that are fitted with sensors and can detect hazardous substances. These networks can provide a highly effective earlydetection system for plant safety and safeguard the life and proper ty, in case of an incident. LED lighting for hazardous locations holds the potential to save operating and maintenance costs for operators of the facilities. LED lighting is agreed as a viable alternative to traditional lighting in areas, where flammable gases and vapors are present (under conditions defined by NEC class I, division 2, and IEC zone 2). Besides the detection of hazardous substances and triggering of an alert, these sensors equipped LED lighting equipment allow the configuration to dynamically illuminate the lights along the evacuation route, based on the absence of the offending substance, thereby, assisting the guide personnel on the fastest, safest escape route. Energy conservation is another benefit achieved by these LED fixtures incorporating smar t sensors. These can help reduce energy use by an additional 50%.

Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is a polystyrene foam obtained through the extrusion process. XPS systems use air as an insulating material and form a closely packed structure, which exhibits excellent moisture-resistant properties. The manufacturing process of XPS includes melting of polystyrene, which is then fed into an extruder along with special additives & blowing agents. Moreover, the efficiency of an insulation XPS system depends on its thickness and installation. The global extruded polystyrene insulation materials market is driven by the growth in demand for energyefficient buildings from the non-residential and residential segments of the construction industry, and rise in government infrastructure projects. However, certain environmental issues related to the use of global warmingcausing toxic chemicals like fluorochlorohydrocarbons and presence of high number of substitutes are expected to hinder the market growth during the forecast period. Manufacturers have made heavy investments to eliminate the use of these toxic chemicals and develop safer XPS systems. The introduction of high-quality, energy-efficient XPS systems and frequent product launches by market players to enhance their product portfolio provide lucrative growth opportunities for market expansion. In addition, the volume and revenue of the market is provided in the report in terms of kilotons and $million.