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Plastic additives are chemicals added in a polymer to modify its properties. The polymers used in plastics are combined with monomeric units and are not in their pure form, but are harmless. The objective is to improve the processing characteristics and properties of plastics and to enhance performance. These monomers are known as plastic additives and can be classified as reinforcing fibres, coupling agents, stabilizers, colorants, fillers, processing aids, flame retardants, peroxides and antistatic agents. Plastic additives enable safe handling of the plastic during the manufacture of finished products. The stabilizing plastic additives are halogen stabilizers, ultraviolet absorbers, antioxidants and biological preservatives. Also, there are processing aids such as lubricants and flow controls.

Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are nano-sized tubes made up of carbon atoms. Their properties depend on how carbon atoms are aligned to each other in a sheet. It is gaining prominence in various industry verticals primarily due to its varied applications as well as its durability. It is 100X times stronger and 6 X times lighter when compared to steel. Research is underway to explore its market potential in the auto mobile and electronics industries. It is a multi-billion dollar investment in technology when compared to other synthesized nanomaterial.

Electronic toll collection system is an automated system, eliminating manual operations by toll payers and receivers. The global ETC market is expected to steer towards a strong double-digit growth rate in the coming five years (2015-2020). The primary drivers of the upcoming growth comprise the need to save travel time, cashless travel facility, the need to stop/minimize the traffic congestion and fast toll transaction. However, factors like high installation cost and a high dependence on government are hindering the growth of this market to some extent. The ETC market is expected to continue its rapid expansion to meet the surging demand for an improved, safe and secure infrastructure. The ETC system provides fast, efficient and cost-effective services. They have easy to operate buttons with a user-friendly design. They are also beneficial for traffic agencies and companies as these systems eliminate the need for multiple toll plazas, acting as a cost-saving factor for road operator agencies. Electronic toll collection systems have a positive impact on the environment as it reduces the amount of exhaust emitted from vehicles during start-up and stop at manual toll booths.

A flexible electronic device can be easily folded or twisted without getting damaged. Flexible electronics market deals with the advanced form of electronic devices. These devices have a broad application in various sectors, such as the military & defence, consumer electronics, healthcare & medical and energy & power generation.

Cement is the most common binding material used in construction activities. Cement is mixed with crushed rocks, sand and water in specific proportion to create concrete. Admixtures are chemicals that are added to concrete at the initial mixing stage to enhances or modify the working properties of the mix. Concrete admixtures are primarily used to enhance the compressive strength, workability and durability parameter of the concrete and to reduce the water content in it. Admixtures are generally classified according to application as Plasticizers (water reducing agents), super plasticizers (high range water reducers), air entrainers, accelerators and retarders. Also, three types of admixtures very common in the market such as Lingo-based, Sulfonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde (SNF) and Sulfonated Melamine Formaldehyde (SMF) based and PCE (Polycarboxylate Ether) based admixtures.Optimum use of admixtures depends on several factors including the type and amount of cement used, working temperature of concrete and air and water content.

In the past decade, medical documentation involved paper work which was difficult to maintain and time consuming as well. In order to reduce paper work and provide ease of maintenance of patient record, software were introduced. Supportive care provided in the home by means of specially designed software to monitor patients, record medication history, billing record and physicians visit records is referred as home healthcare software. With technological advancement, home healthcare software such as telehealth solutions and clinical management systems were made available in the market.

Future Market Insights (FMI) released its latest report titled, "Membrane Treatment Chemical; Wastewater Treatment to gain traction – Global Market Assessment and Forecast to 2020". According to the report, the global membrane chemical market was valued at US$ 1013.8 Mn in 2013 and is expected to demonstrate a considerable CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.

Future Market Insights (FMI) released its recent report titled, "Video on Demand (VoD) Market - Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2015 - 2020". According to finding of the report, the global VoD market was valued at US$ 207,125.4 Mn in 2013 and is anticipated to reach US$ 357,273.9 Mn by 2020, registering a single digit CAGR of 8.1% between 2014 and 2020. Some of the growth factors in the global VoD market include increasing spending by consumers on video services, proliferation of connected devices and increasing number of internet users.

Future Market Insights (FMI) released its latest report titled, "Poland IT Software and Service Market Forecast and Assessment, 2014 - 2020". According to the report, the Poland IT software and service market was valued at US$ 4,104.3 Mn in 2013 and projected to reach US$ 6,245.8 Mn by 2020, registering a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period.

The portable medical devices market encompasses all healthcare associated diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices that are miniature in nature and can be easily transported from one location to another without any inconveniences. The market for portable devices has evolved greatly over the years particularly due to miniaturization of electronic components. Low power consumption technology has also greatly helped in developing portable technologies. As the world has begun shrinking due to increased connectivity, telemedicine, home-care and remote monitoring have become familiar terms with modern healthcare. Several factors led to the increasing need for portable devices, of which the major impact factors include increasing demand for diagnostics in remote areas of the world where a significant population continues to reside, increasing number of emergency medical services such as ambulances and helicopters that are required to be well equipped, military medicine for on-field applications and aging population that has begun to feel the pressure of moving to and fro from hospitals for simple diagnostic procedures. In a field like healthcare, the upcoming markets such as wearable medical devices and smart wearable sensors have culminated in the large revenue generation since the past several years which is expected to continue in the coming years as well.