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Increasing demand for nylon fibers from the carpets and textiles industry is expected to boost the growth of the adipic acid and caprolactam market. This, in turn, is anticipated to drive the muconic acid market. Muconic acid forms an intermediate in the production of adipic acid, caprolactam, terephthalic acid (TPA), etc. However, muconic acid is currently not preferred in the production of its derivatives on a large scale due to its low yield and subsequent high price. Other substitutes such as cyclohexane are preferred over muconic acid as they are easily available at cheaper rates. Thus, these substitutes are estimated to hamper market growth during the forecast period. However, development of bio-based muconic acid is projected to offer immense opportunities in the market in the near future. Currently, companies such as Invista, Verdezyne and Rennovia produce bio-based adipic acid through the fermentation of glucose.

LED lighting delivers high efficiency, high level of brightness, long lifespan and high reliability. LED lights are manufactured using semiconductor components and emit less radiated heat as compared to other products such as incandescent and fluorescent. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), LEDs emit very less heat compared to incandescent bulbs (90%) and CFLs (80%). LED lights are used across various end users applications such as industrial, commercial, architectural and outdoor.

Tin, a part of the carbon family, shares chemical similarities with germanium and lead. It is highly malleable and ductile and is capable of being transformed into thin sheet. Tin is unaffected by oxygen and water at room temperatures. It does not corrode or rust easily; hence, tin can be used as a coating material to protect other metals. Expansion in the consumer electronics industry coupled with rising demand in the food packaging industry is expected to drive the tin market during the forecast period. Additionally, its potential application in the solar energy industry is anticipated to provide ample opportunities for market growth during the forecast period.

Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) is a halogenated derivative of acetic acid. It is used in the production of a variety of compounds and intermediates. MCA is majorly used in the production of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), thioglycolic acid (TGA) and agrochemicals. These derivatives of MCA are used widely in applications such as plastic stabilizers, pharmaceuticals, herbicides, food thickeners, surfactants and drilling fluids. China is the global leader in the monochloroacetic acid market in terms of demand, production and export.

Femtocells are low power devices that are used to improve the mobile network coverage. These plug and play devices use a broadband connection to connect to the cellular operator. Femtocells improve the transmission of both voice and data, thus gained attention of the mobile subscribers. These devices can be used standalone or integrated along with other networks such as macro cell or Wi-Fi. The integrated use of these devices is increasing due to high operational performance. Femtocells are available for different networks such as 2G, 3G and 4G (LTE), however key players are focusing on the development of LTE femtocells. Poor network due to signal attenuation in buildings and continuous focus of operators to fill network gaps in urban areas are the major factors driving the market. However, the growth of LTE femtocells is expected to drive the demand in the coming years.

Over the past few years, technological innovations have revolutionized the electronics industry. Electronic products serve a wide range of areas such as environmental protection, security, communications, food supply, health, education and medicine. The increasing demand for electronic products has led to rise in electronic waste. However, only a small percentage of the global electronic waste is being recycled, while a large portion is often dumped into landfills. Inadequate public education and lack of awareness has further increased the recycling problem. More visibility in terms of collection methods, adequate support from the government and increased awareness among the consumers is expected to boost the electronics recycling market.

This report analyses the global market for active pharmaceutical ingredients for the period from 2012 to 2020. The market has been analyzed on the basis of type of API manufacturing (captive or in-house and contract manufacturing), type of active pharmaceutical ingredients (synthetic chemical API and biological API), type of drugs (branded or innovative prescription drugs, generic prescription drugs, and over-the-counter drugs), therapeutic areas, and by geography. The global API market is analyzed on the basis of therapeutic areas namely, NSAIDs, oncology drugs, diabetes drugs, cardiovascular drugs, central nervous system drugs, musculoskeletal drugs, and other drugs (such as antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal drugs, etc.). Also, the market for select NSAIDs (paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen) has alsbeen analyzed in detail in this report. The above mentioned segments are analyzed on the basis of market size in terms of USD million and their forecasts for the period 2014 to 2020 have alsbeen provided. The CAGR (%) for the segments have been estimated for the forecast period from 2014 to 2020, considering 2013 as the base year.

This report on tuberculosis testing studies the current as well as future prospects of the market globally. Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious disease, and is caused due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis or MTB infection and majorly infects human lungs. People majorly suffer from two forms of TB: active tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis. The several types of TB based on the site of infection are pulmonary TB (lungs), skeletal TB (bone and joints), pleural TB, lymph node TB, gastrointestinal TB, and TB meningitis. Pulmonary TB is the most contagious disease and affects a large number of individuals globally. Based on types of tests, the tuberculosis testing market has been segmented into seven major categories: smear microscopy, culture-based tests, nucleic acid testing, Mantoux test or tuberculin skin tests (TST), radiography (chest x-ray), drug susceptibility testing (DST) and other TB tests.

Dilated cardiomyopathy is an important cause of heart failure and is one of the leading indications for heart transplantation across the globe. It is characterized by the enlargement of ventricular chamber along with systolic dysfunction. Dilated cardiomyopathy can develop at any age but it is more common among people aged between 20 years and 60 years. According to American Society for Clinical Investigation about 25% - 50% of the total dilated cardiomyopathy cases are genetically caused, owing to mutation in genes encoding for cytoskeleton, contractile, or other proteins in myocardial cells.

The orthopedic soft tissue surgical procedures market has been segmented into surgeries such as rotator cuff repair, vaginal prolapse, lateral epicondylitis, Achilles, gluteal tendon and anterior cruciate ligament. The orthopedic soft tissue surgical procedures market offers lucrative business opportunities in developed regions such as the U.S., Europe and Japan due to periodic launch of technologically advanced surgical products by key players and increasing number of injuries caused by sports such as basketball, football and baseball. For example, the American Orthopedic Society of Sport Medicine estimated that around 150,000 ACL injuries occur in the U.S. each year and the number of injuries is projected to increase in the near future.