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Biocides are the chemicals or certain metals which are used to kill different categories of micro-organisms at different life stages. Biocides are widely used in drinking and waste water treatment, healthcare and the consumer goods industry. Consumer products include cosmetics, cleaning products, detergents, some toothpastes and general disinfectant products. In addition, biocides are used in food industry at a sub-lethal level to act as preservatives which impart a longer shelf life.

Sulphur has both, merits as well as demerits. It needs to be removed during the coal gasification and extraction process so as to avoid catalyst poisoning and prevent fouling of the downstream component. Chemical industries constantly engage in technical innovation in order to offer an efficient approach for removing sulphur from this process and using it for various other industry verticals ranging from agricultural sectors to cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

Wind energy is the power extracted from wind using wind turbines. A wind turbine is a device that transforms the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy. Wind energy is a renewable form of energy that is available in ample quantity and extensively. It is an alternative to fossil fuels which are depleting in quantity. Wind energy is the cleanest resource; it has neither toxic gas emissions nor greenhouse gas emissions. Wind turbines are connected to the network of electricity transmission. The onshore and offshore wind that is trapped is an inexpensive, competitive and significant source of energy. Wind energy contributed to 4% of the total global electricity usage in 2013.

Future Market Insights (FMI), with sharp focus on emerging regions, delivers key insights on the global stevia market in its recent report titled, "Global Stevia Market – Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014 – 2020". According to the report, the global stevia market is projected to grow at a single-digit CAGR during the forecast period, accounting for US $ 565.2 Mn by 2020. Shifting consumer preference for natural sweeteners is a major factor driving growth of this market. Additionally, stevia extracts are finding increasing application in soft drinks and juices, ice creams and various other products. This is attributed to its high-intensity natural sweetness properties. Due to these factors, share of the stevia market is expected to account for around 15% of the overall sweetener market by 2020.

Variable frequency drives are extensively used devices meant for controlling electrical energy utilization at optimum cost. These are also called variable speed drives, adjustable speed or frequency drives, AC drives, and inverters. Previously, valves and slats were used to control the flow of fluids in electric motor drives which were energy intensive. Variable frequency drives help to establish an efficient mode of controlling the electrical load. Variable frequency drives (VFD) are the most effective and efficient motor controllers in the industry today. Modern VFDs are affordable, provide smooth motor acceleration, are reliable, reduce power supply problems in the facility, and have flexibility of control. Further, the use of VFD brings the total system cost down because of the elimination of various system components which are required for valve control. Variable frequency drives are also used when three phase motors are needed to be operated from single phase power so that there is minimum wastage of power.

Microturbines are characterised by a low number of moving parts, compact size, lowweight, higher efficiency, minor emissions, lower cost of operation, and capability to utilise waste fuels. They are considered an ideal solution for the production of power within space limitations. To achieve efficiency levels greater than 80% in waste heat recovery, microturbines are helpful.

Future Market Insights (FMI) in its latest offering, "BRICS Oral Care - Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014 to 2020", provides in-depth analysis and strategic recommendations on the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) oral care market. Personal care includes categories such as skin care, hair care, cosmetics, oral care and toiletries. The global oral care market represents 15% of the personal care market in 2014, and is expected to account for almost 20% of the overall market by 2020. Organised retailing, rising per capita income, increasing consumer spending on personal care products and consumer preferences for value-added products are some of the factors contributing to growth of the BRICS personal care market. The BRICS region represents a major segment of the global market.FMI forecasts that the overall oral care market in BRICS will grow at a moderate single-digit CAGR between 2014 and 2020.

Automation in every industrial segment has become an integral part of industrial operations. Conveyor systems are mechanically-operated material handling equipment, which are used to transport material within premises. They provide a quick and effective transportation solution with a high degree of safety. Therefore, due to effectiveness of conveyance, a considerable amount of cycle time is reduced in the industrial process. The same factor helps in reducing the errors in handling manual material. Early commercialisation of the conveyor system took place for transportation of heavy materials in the industrial sector.

Future Market Insights (FMI) has released a new report titled, "ASEAN Organic Cosmetics Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014 – 2020". According to the report, the global organic cosmetics market is expected to account for US$ 66.1 Bn by 2020, registering a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period. The ASEAN organic cosmetics market on the other hand is projected to reach US $ 4,410.9 Mn at a CAGR of 9.5% over the forecast period.

Future Market Insights, in its latest report titled, "Global Lead Acid Battery Market Analysis and Opportunities Assessment, 2014-2020", states that the global lead acid battery market accounted for US$44,689 Mn. in 2014, and is expected to reach US$58,552 Mn. at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific, which accounted for the major chunk in the global lead acid battery market, is expected grow at an estimated CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.