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Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are described as materials with high thermal conductivity, and act as an interface medium for dissipating heat generated from a heat source to the sink. Thermal interface materials are used in form of a secondary thermal conductive material by substituting the thermally insulating air and voids between the surfaces. The dissipation of heat is crucial in order to maintain longevity and reliability of semiconductor and electronic devices. Hence, thermal interface materials plays a significant role in the electronics industry owing to their efficient heat transferring property. They are widely used for enhancing the heat transfer in electronic components such as, CPU, hard disks, graphic cards, chipsets, LED, microprocessors, IC packaging etc. Several type of materials are used as thermal interface materials. However, among all materials, thermal greases are the most preferred owing to their higher flowability and ability to be used over a wide range of surface roughness. Thermal greases helps maximizing the heat transfer between the interface areas as it removes the air gaps and voids. Further, over past few years metal based thermal interface materials is also gaining traction owing to high thermal conductivity compared to other materials.

Glass fibers are inorganic, nonmetallic materials, generally derived from natural materials, such as quartz, limestone, sand, kaolin and dolomite, among others. With the development of modern material science and technology, several routes for fiber glass production have been invented. Among these routes, industrial production of glass fibers in combination with chemicals, such as boric acid, soda ash, etc. (as raw materials), is mostly preferred. In this route, the mixture is melted and simultaneously drawn, spun or drown into fine fibrous materials in a molten state under pressure. According to the composition and performance, glass fibers are divided into non-alkali, medium, high and customized or special glass fibers. Glass fiber has several properties, such as high temperature resistance, non-flammability, low hygroscopicity, corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, good chemical stability, good electrical insulation and thermal insulation, amongst others. Owing to these properties, fiberglass is prevalently used and has become an indispensable part of the consumer electronics, automobiles and tele-communications industries. Glass fibers can be made into various forms, such as yarns, fabric and belts, among others.

Since early recorded history, humans have been harnessing the energy of wind through various devices, such as wind turbines. Wind energy has been developing very rapidly in the past years. Wind turbines are one of the machines that utilize wind energy to generate electric power. The installation of wind turbines has undergone a significant growth rate of double-digits in the last decade. Wind turbines consist of various components, such as nacelles, brakes, rotors, yaw systems, drive systems, and wind turbine gearboxes. The wind turbine gearbox is the most crucial component in terms of high rates of failure and downtime. Thus, wind turbine gear oil is indispensably used to maintain the proper functioning of a wind turbine gearbox. Wind turbine gear oil should possess necessary characteristics such as viscosity, pour point, foaming characteristics, steel/copper corrosion, and scuffing load resistance.

Subcutaneous injection is considered a standard method for the delivery of medication into a patient's body. To facilitate subcutaneous injection, subcutaneous injection ports are used. Subcutaneous injection ports are sterile medication delivery device. Subcutaneous injection ports consists of a silicone injection membrane on a hard base. Through subcutaneous injection port physician prescribed medications can be directly injected into the subcutaneous tissue using a standard needle and syringe, an injection pen, or other manual injection device. Subcutaneous injection port is a device that cannot be used with an injection pump. Furthermore, subcutaneous injection ports are also used for multiple subcutaneous injections for a period of up to 72 hours. Subcutaneous injection port avoids the repeated needle punctures of the skin. This device is widely used for patients who require prolonged central venous access.

Silicone gel-filled breast implants consist of an outer shell made of silicone and filled with silicone gel. The silicone gel is a bit more like natural breast tissue. Silicone gel-filled breast implants are available in different sizes with smooth or textured shells. Generally, silicone gel-filled breast implants are approved for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction surgeries. FDA-approved silicone gel-filled breast implant is for breast augmentation in women aged 22 or older and for breast reconstruction in women of any age. Moreover, the implants are also used in revision surgeries which improve or correct the result of an original surgery. Usually, breast implants are not lifetime devices. Adverse and frequent complications experienced by breast implant patients include reoperation, capsular contracture, and implant removal. Some of the other complications include wrinkling, implant rupture, asymmetry, pain, scarring, and infection. Breast implantation surgery increases the probability of being diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). MRI is considered to be an effective method for detecting silent rupture of silicone gel-filled breast implants.

During the past few years, the global burden of pediatric HIV infection is becoming a challenge for the healthcare industry. According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that around 3.2 million people were living with HIV infection at the end of 2013. Majority of children acquire HIV infection from their HIV-infected mothers during pregnancy, breastfeeding or birth. Effective treatments can reduce the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission. However, in most of the resource-limited countries where the burden of HIV is high, the treatment for pediatric HIV infection is still not widely available. Pediatric HIV infection causes immunologic deterioration, opportunistic infections, and cancers. Diagnosis of pediatric HIV infection includes viral antibodies and virologic nucleic acid amplification tests. Viral antibodies are given to children above 18 months whereas virologic nucleic acid amplification tests (such as PCR) are performed in children less than 18 months. Combination of antiretroviral drugs is given for the treatment of pediatric HIV infection. The general pathophysiology of pediatric HIV infection is similar to that in adults however, the clinical presentations, the method of infection and treatments often differ.

An artificial eye improves the appearance of people who have lost an eye due to injury or disease. An artificial eye is also known as prosthetic eye or glass eye. Implantation of an artificial eye is preferred or recommended after an eye is removed surgically due to disease or damage. The implanted artificial eye supports the proper eyelid functioning. Injury, glaucoma, infection inside the eye and eye tumors are some of the reasons for removing the natural eye and implanting an artificial one. After the placement of natural eye with an artificial eye, a person will no longer have a vision in that eye. Artificial eyes cannot restore the vision of the person but it fills the cavity of the eye socket and serves as a cosmetic enhancement. Artificial eyes are generally made of an acrylic plastic polymer called polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). In addition, silicone polymers are also used to make artificial eyes. The shape of an artificial eye is like a shell. An artificial eye can move but often not as briskly as other healthy eyes. Artificial eyes are made from digital technology and have become so close to looking like real eyes.

Demand for pipeline thermal insulation materials continues to be on an upswing, as a range of macroeconomic and industry-specific factors turn the tide in the favor of manufacturers. The Government of India's much-touted 'Make in India' initiative, combined with growing injection of capital into infrastructure development activities is also likely to create sustained growth opportunities for pipeline thermal insulation material manufacturers. The overall outlook on the India pipeline thermal insulation materials market remains bullish, and stakeholders can expect momentum to sustain throughout the period of forecast.

Television scenario has been radically changing with customers shifting from traditional cable network or set top boxes toward standalone content providing devices such as smart TV sticks. The steady upward growth apropos to the demand for OTT (Over The Top) media services has significantly driven the adoption of smart TV sticks. Fact.MR envisages that the demand for smart TV sticks is projected to expand at a steady CAGR of 7.1% in terms of value throughout the period of assessment, 2018-2028.

PET containers are outpacing other packaging materials in light of its flexibility in size and form, particularly in the beverage sector. Reclosability attribute of the PET containers for on-the-go convenience has been deemed as a pertinent, inherent vigor of the format. Engulfing the requirements of the food & beverage industry, and beauty & home care industries, consumption of PET containers in the worldwide retail marketplace was estimated at over US$ 56,000 Mn in 2017, according to a recent Fact.MR study.