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Solar Powered Train Market: Introduction Solar energy can be considered a major renewable source of energy. It can be used as a source of energy in trains. Solar powered trains are powered by placing photovoltaic panels close to or on rail lines. These photovoltaic panels are able to generate considerable amount of electricity that could trigger traction current to enable trains in moving forward. Train can quickly get recharged using electricity by a static solar panel at each stop, as it follows a straight and fixed route The idea of attaching solar panels to railway sleepers on roof is also gaining considerable traction in the industry, as it potentially allows for solar photovoltaic panels to work on long routes at relatively low costs The basic principle of solar powered train is to use energy stored in battery systems during and after charging it from roof mounted solar panels. The energy from charged storage batteries is used to drive the engine and move the train in for...

The global caprylic acid marke t is experienced a tremendous growth throughout the forecast period from 2015 to 2021. Caprylic acid is basically a fatty acid of 8-fat carbon, produced naturally in coconut and palm oil as well as human and bovine milk. This acid is chemically known as octanoic acid. Furthermore, caprylic acid has been approved as safe food additive by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) department. The caprylic acid market is segmented into application type and geography. On the basis of application, the caprylic acid market is segmented into food, drugs, safe pesticides and cosmetic products. Geographically, the caprylic acid market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and rest of the World. Rising health concerns coupled with growing demand for nutrition and dietary supplements are boosting the growth of the caprylic acid market. In addition, increasing medical application of caprylic acid as nutritious dietary supplements for patients is posit...

Ultra-lightweight Cement Composites Market: Introduction Ultra-lightweight cement composite is a type of composite cement that is used for developing onshore and offshore infrastructure. Different types of fibers such as smooth steel fiber (SF), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber, polyethylene (PE) fiber, and their combinations are employed in the development of ultra-lightweight cement composites to increase their flexural tensile strength. Ultra-lightweight cement composites offer high compressive strength due to creation of strong cement paste matrices that provide ‘three dimensional’ confinement to cenospheres Ultra-lightweight cement composites also possess low thermal conductivity due to the incorporation of hollow cenospheres as micro-aggregates. This effectively decreases the density of ultra-lightweight cement composites and introduces voids. Ultra-lightweight cement composite’s thermal conductivity is 80% and 54% lower than that of concrete and cement paste, respectively. ...

Lithium-ion Battery Pack Market: Introduction Lithium-ion battery packs are rechargeable batteries with high-energy density. These are primarily used in portable equipment. Lithium-ion battery packs are also employed in the renewable energy sector for stationary energy storage purpose. Demand for these batteries is expected to rise in the near future owing to growth in the renewable energy sector due to the increase in technological advancements in solar and wind power segments, supportive government policies, and increase in interest of investors in renewable power. Hence, companies across the globe are now investing more in lithium-ion battery packs. Key Drivers and Restraints of Global   Lithium-ion Battery Pack Market Increase in demand for lithium-ion battery pack owing to their extensive use in automobile, defense, aerospace, and consumer electronics products is driving the lithium-ion battery pack market . Application of lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sect...

The Hard Surface Disinfectants Market: Overview The hard surface disinfectants market is expected to witness a steady growth trajectory. Improving methods of disinfection along with increasing risk and awareness, increased spending on healthcare, increased infection related incidences are driving the growth of hard surface disinfectants market. Disinfection and a need for a sterile environment have always driven the global hard surface disinfectants market. However, recent research suggesting growth of resistant bacteria has pushed the industry towards more effective solutions and methods in recent years. The industry has changed its tradition mindset to focus more on nature of microorganism, formulation type, time applied, etc to offer a more potent and holistic solution to healthcare providers. Transparency Market Research offers a comprehensive analysis of the global hard surface disinfectants market for the forecast period (2018-2026). The main objective of this report is ...

Modular Power Plant Market: Introduction Modular power plant is a location independent system, wherein all the modules are preconfigured for quick installation, and are delivered to the installation site prefabricated. This facilitates the installation of modular cogeneration power plant on site and shortens set-up times, allowing precision assembly even in locations with limited infrastructure. Key Drivers and Restraints of Modular Power Plant Market Rise in demand for electricity across the globe is a major driver of the . Strong  modular power plant market growth in economy and rise in population have led to an increase in consumption of power. China consumed 5,367 TWh of electricity in 2016. Its electricity consumption increased to 5,683 TWh in 2017. High investment in infrastructure development and rising rate of industrialization are also fuelling the need for electricity generation. This is driving the demand for modular power plants. Challenge of providing power...

Rough Vacuum Pumps Market: Introduction A vacuum pump is a kind of equipment employed to remove gas molecules from a sealed volume, leaving behind a partial vacuum. Vacuum pumps reduce the operation time by removing wastage from blocked drainage and avoid spillage. Depending on pressure, vacuum pumps can be categorized into laboratory/filtration vacuum pumps, rough vacuum pumps, and high-vacuum pumps. Rough vacuum pumps are used in applications that require a level of vacuum below 1 × 10 –3  torr, while high-vacuum pumps are used in applications that require a level of vacuum above 1 × 10 –3  torr. Vacuum pumps are widely used in several industrial and scientific applications including vacuum tubes, complex plastic molding, CRTs, semiconductor processing, and dry etching Key Drivers and Restrains of Global Rough Vacuum Pumps Market Rise in the demand for freeze drying in the global pharmaceutical industry to increase shelf life of products such as vaccines is expected...

Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled, “ Land Incineration Plants Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth Trends, and Forecast 2015 - 2023”.  According to this report, the  global land incineration plants market  was valued at US$43.93 bn in 2014 and is projected to reach US$68.71 bn by 2023 at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2015 to 2023. A traditional land incineration plant consist of incinerators, waste receipt and handling systems, combustion systems, heat recovery systems (boilers), air pollution control systems, and combustion solid residue handling systems. Incinerators play a vital role in land incineration plants. These reduce the mass of municipal solid waste by almost 80% and volume by 90% by burning it under controlled environment. The heat generated from these plants is utilized for several industrial applications. In most of the cases, the heat generated is transferred to waste-to-energy plants, which utilize it for ele...

The  global glass fibers market  is predicted to exhibit a healthy growth in the forthcoming years, as indicated by a Transparency Market Research (TMR) report. The global glass fibers market comprises of a number of international as well as regional vendors. The companies operating in the market are seen focusing on ensuring product differentiation, leading to heavy investments in research and development activities. Local vendors are increasingly adopting the latest technology in their product in order to lure consumer and thrive in the overall market. The market’s competitive landscape features consolidation currently. The vendors are seen focusing on improvement of product quality, and establishment of strong distribution and export channels, to gain an edge over their competitors. Some of the prominent vendors operating in the global glass fibers market are Jushi Group, Jiangsu Jiuding New Material Co. Ltd, Owens Corning, Nippon Electric Glass Co., CHONGQING POLYCOMP ...

The global  thermic fluids market  is foreseen to project a high-level competition, with a consolidated market scenario. Only some of the companies in the market have secured their position globally, and are anticipated to sustain their lead in the span of upcoming years as well, says an analyst at Transparency Market Research. The leading four players in the market accounted for 71% of the entire share of global thermic fluids market in 2014. This makes it difficult for the new entrants to set their foot, crediting the consolidated landscape and tough competition. Dow Chemicals, in 2014 led the global thermic fluids market with the highest share among the other players worldwide. The dominance is credited to creative business strategies, fortified foothold in thermic fluids manufacturing, and so on. The key players operating in the global thermic fluids market are Royal Dutch Shell, BASF SE, British Petroleum (BP), and Exxon Mobil Corporation. According to a recent repo...

The  global electroactive polymers market  is highly fragmented in nature owing to the presence of multiple number of small and large players in the market. A study conducted by Transparency Market Research, the three major companies in the market accounted for 20.4% share in the recent years. This result gives lurking opportunities to the regional players. Leading companies in the market are Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, PolyOne Corporation, and BASF SE. According to a TMR analysts, there is considerable amount of difference between electroactive polymer products, which provides scope for various companies to offer specialization. This is considered to be a positive ongoing trend which curtails players from putting efforts in various product types and helps them concentrating on core competencies. This practice is generally undertaken by regional players, but it has been noticed that now several large players are concentrating on multiple electroactive polymers t...

The global  flame resistance fabrics market  is expected to experience intense competition among its players, witnesses Transparency Market Research. The market seems fragmented as the players are using various business development strategies to get larger share in the market. Distribution agreements, cost effective product development, and integration through effective supply chain management are commonly used strategies by the key players. Companies are also investing in research and development activities, mergers, and acquisition. For instance, DuPont is using innovative strategy under the brand names Keviar and Nomex.   Some of the prominent players operating in the global flame resistant fabrics market are PBI Performance Products, TenCate, Milliken & Company, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co., and Toyobo Co., Ltd. According to the statistical information provided in the report, the global flame resistant fabrics market is expected to progress at 6.70% CAGR ...

Numerous manufacturers operating in the  global superhydrophobic coatings market  makes it fragmented and extremely competitive. This is expected to help the market attain a double digit growth vis-à-vis both revenue and volume over the course of the forecast period from 2016 to 2024. A recent report by Transparency Market Research on the market observes that despite steep initial upfront investment new entrants are prospering in the market on the back of product innovations leveraging latest technologies. Some of the prominent participants in the global market for superhydrophobic coatings are The Sherwin-Williams Company, P2i Limited, DryWired, LLC, Cytonix, LLC, Surfactis Technologies, UltraTech International, Inc., NEI Corporation, Sto Group, Nanex Company, NTT Advanced Technology Corporation, Artekya Ltd., Lotus Leaf Coatings, Inc., Rust-Oleum Corporation, and Aculon, Inc. Our finds that the worldwide market for superhydrophobic coatings will progress at a mind-bogg...

Batteries for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Market: Introduction Over the last few years, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has significantly risen. This rise in the demand for EVs can be ascribed to increase in awareness about global warming. In 2018, the number of charging points worldwide was around 5.2 million, which 44% higher than that in 2017. Furthermore, the number of private charging points increased to around 1.6 million in 2018. Companies are currently aiming at the advancement of charging stations, which would provide rapid charging. Hence, the major focus is on the development of batteries that have features such as long lifespan and quick charging. Are you a start-up willing to make it big in the business? Grab an exclusive  PDF sample of this report Key Drivers and Restraints of Global Batteries for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Market Increase in the demand for electric vehicles is a major driver of the global Batteries for Electric Veh...

Solar Flower Market: Introduction Solar flower is an all-in-one ground-mounted solar system with a tracker that follows the sun It uses advanced robotics and automation to intelligently track the sun, making up to 40% more energy than traditional stationary solar panels. Furthermore, every day at sunset, solar flower automatically folds up and cleans itself to maintain peak solar utilization. Solar flower offers several unique features such as self-cleaning function Key Drivers and Restraints of Solar Flower Market Increase in awareness about the usage of solar energy and favorable initiatives toward promotion of renewable energy are major factors driving the global solar flower market Solar flower offers unique features that distinguishes it from other solar panel systems. It has a self-cleaning function, which ensures that dirt or other grime on the panels do not cause reduced energy production. Installation of the system takes just two to three hours, and disassembly is ...

Mineral Processing Equipment Market: Introduction Mineral processing equipment are used to treat ores and mineral products in order to separate minerals from rock and gangue. These equipment are used in a process, wherein ores undergo processing in order to yield a more concentrated material. Key Drivers and Restraints of Global Mineral Processing Equipment Market Rapid industrialization and urbanization is a key driver of the global mineral processing equipment market . Over the last decade, population has grown at a significant rate, leading to rise in the consumption of minerals. Furthermore, increase in household incomes has contributed to rise in the demand for minerals. Thus, rapid industrialization and urbanization is a major driver of the global mineral processing equipment market. Rising investments in infrastructure and mining is another driver of the global mineral processing equipment market. Over the last few years, government investments in infrastructure develo...

Behind-the-meter (BTM) Battery Market: Overview Battery storage systems are positioned at various levels of the electricity ecosystem including consumers, distribution, and transmission. These storage systems are commonly segmented into in-front-of-the meter (FTM) or behind-the-meter (BTM). FTM batteries are linked to transmission or distribution networks, or associated with electricity generation assets. BTM batteries are connected to the back of utility meters in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. They enable electricity bill savings. The key objective of the BTM battery storage system is to provide back-up power to consumers in case of blackouts. The size of BTM batteries ranges from 3 kilowatt (kW) to 5 megawatt (MW) depending up on the end-use. BTM battery is installed at the consumer’s premises. It is not accessible to the distribution system provider. These batteries store electricity drawn by solar panels, wind mills or grids, when electricity consumption i...

Triboelectric Nano-generator Market: Introduction A  triboelectric nano-generator  is an electric generator that converts kinetic energy generated from vibration into electric energy. A triboelectric nano-generator has two important components i.e. a transducer and a resonator. The transducer converts vibration energy into electric energy and the resonator amplifies the source of vibration. The triboelectric nano-generator generates electricity from various sources of vibration including motion of human, machine, automobile, etc. The electricity generated can be used to power small electronic divides, wearable devices, and other power electronics. Rising global warming and energy crises have forced governments and companies to search for the renewable energy sources that can reduce carbon emissions. Vibration is a common mechanical motion, which exists in a variety of forms and at a wide range of scales. Over the last few years, companies are focusing on energy harvesti...