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Silicon metal is derived from quartz (silicon dioxide). It is purified elemental silicon alloyed with significant quantities of other elements such as aluminum and calcium. Key applications of silicon metal include aluminum alloys, silicones/silanes, semiconductors, solar panels, and others (laboratory reagents, etc.). Growth in the building & construction industry in Asia Pacific is projected to boost the consumption of silicones. This, in turn, is anticipated to drive the demand for silicon metal during the forecast period. High production cost of silicon metal in certain regions is estimated to hamper the global silicon metal market during the forecast period. However, rising demand for solar panels and in turn silicon metal in North America, Europe, and emerging economies of Asia Pacific is projected to offer immense opportunities for manufacturers during the forecast period.

The nanosatellite and microsatellite market report provides analysis for the period 2014–2024, wherein the period from 2016 to 2024 is the forecast and 2015 is the base year. The report covers all the major trends and technologies playing a key role in the nanosatellite and microsatellite market's growth over the forecast period. It also highlights the drivers, restraints, and opportunities expected to influence the market's growth during the said period in terms of revenue (in US$ Mn), across the geographies including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. North America region comprises of the U.S. and Canada, while the Europe region covers the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and rest of Europe. Furthermore, the Asia Pacific region is divided into Japan, China, India, Indonesia, and rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America is further categorized into Brazil and rest of Latin America.

This report on the casting and splinting (supplies and equipment) market analyzes the current as well as future prospects of the market globally. Most individuals experience orthopedic or musculoskeletal injuries or disorders at least once during their lifetime. Most of the musculoskeletal problems are caused due to vehicular accidents, sports and adventure-related injuries and age related orthopedic injuries. Various casting and splinting products are used to treat musculoskeletal problems.

Batteries find extensive applications in various industries and end use applications. They are the most important equipment for electrical energy storage. In recent times the world has seen exponential growth in portable devices in critical as well as no critical functions of day to day life. This growth in portable devices has seen a tremendous growth in battery usage. Chemicals store energy in a battery and then deliver it to desired usage through a chemical reaction. In chargeable batteries this process is reversible for certain number of cycles. In non-chargeable batteries the process is not reversible. In both types of batteries once the capacity of delivering energy of the battery comes to an end it needs replacement. The new battery replaces old battery and old battery is thrown away. Due to large quantum of devices using batteries these used batteries are posing environmental concerns due to presence of hazardous chemicals. There are different ways to treat these spent batteries. These batteries can be used to extract materials, can be awarded a second life through repackaging or can be disposed scientifically.

Generator sets are ideal solutions to provide electricity in individual homes and other facilities. Generator sets not only aid in providing backup power but also in peak shaving power and prime continuous power. Numerous households, communities, industrial, and commercial facilities have installed generator sets for providing power. Demand for electricity has been increasing constantly across the globe in the last decade owing to increasing population and industrialization. However, electricity generation by utilities is not sufficient to meet the global demand for power. This has created a favorable space for generator sets to fill in the gap between power generation and consumption. North America dominates the global market for generator sets. This report by Transparency Market Research analyzes, estimates, and forecasts demand for generator sets on the global and regional level for an eight-year period from 2016 to 2024 in terms of revenue. The study also provides information on restraints, drivers, and opportunities along with their impact on the overall market during the forecast period. The report segments the market based on power rating, fuel type, application, end-user, and region and provides estimates and forecast of the generator market for each segment.

Sodium hydrosulfide is a chemical compound that is represented using the formula NaHS. Sodium hydrosulfide is colorless or yellow crystals. The compound has a melting point at 350oC. Sodium hydrosulfide is readily soluble in alcohol and water. Sodium hydrosulfide has a molecular mass of 56.6. The aqueous solution of sodium hydrosulfide usually has alkaline reactions. Sodium hydrosulfide is a compound that is formed by neutralizing hydrogen sulfide with sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydrosulfide is an essential reagent that is used for the synthesis of inorganic and organic sulfur compound. Sodium hydrosulfide is solid in nature; however, it is often used as an aqueous solution. Solid sodium hydrosulfide is highly hygroscopic in nature. However, sodium hydrosulfide is more stable in solutions as they get slowly oxidized in air. Sodium hydrosulfide when in solid state is colorless and smells like that of hydrogen sulfide due to its hydrolysis by moisture present in the atmosphere. In contrast, to that of sodium sulfide, which is insoluble in organic solvents sodium hydrosulfide, is highly soluble in organic solvents. Sodium hydrosulfide in its crystalline form undergoes two phase transitions. Sodium hydrosulfide adopts sodium chloride structure at temperature above 300K. Sodium hydrosulfide liberates hydrogen sulfide when heated under the action of acids which act as reducing agents. Sodium hydrosulfide is synthesized in the laboratory by treating sodium methoxide with hydrogen sulfide. Sodium hydrosulfide is unique alkaline product that has a wide range of industrial applications.

Food packaging plays an important role in keeping the food quality safe while handling and transportation. Food wrapping film is one of the most commonly available and preferred solution for food packaging. It is referred to by various names, such as saran wrap, plastic film and cling film. These films are mostly used to seal food items inside the container, in order to keep them fresh for a longer period. It protects the food products from contamination caused by microorganisms, air, and moisture, and helps prevent food spilling and leakage.

Metal recycling entails secondary production of metals by recycling scrap generated from metal-based objects. Metal scrap generated from discarded machineries, automotive, construction materials, mechanical equipment, and electrical & electronic components can be reused to produce metals through an energy efficient route. Metals recycled from scrap can be classified into three major categories: ferrous, non-ferrous, and others (such as precious metals). Several types of metals such as iron & steel, copper, aluminum, zinc, nickel, lead, tin, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium can be recycled. Recycled metals can further be used in various end-user industries such as building & construction, automotive, electrical & electronics, industrial machinery, shipbuilding, and home appliances. Asia Pacific has been accounting for the largest share of the global recycled metal market, followed by Europe and North America, since the last few years. Middle East & Africa is expected to witness rising demand for recycled metal during the forecast period.

The wireless mesh network market report provides analysis for the period 2014–2024, wherein the period from 2016 to 2024 is the forecast period and 2015 is the base year. The report covers all the major trends and technologies playing a key role in wireless mesh network market growth over the forecast period. It also highlights the drivers, restraints, and opportunities expected to influence the market's growth during the said period. The study provides a holistic perspective on the wireless mesh network market's growth throughout the above mentioned forecast period in terms of revenue (in US$ Mn), across different geographies, including Asia Pacific, Latin America, North America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Approvals for new medical devices technologies are gathering pace, especially in developed markets. This factor is positively impact the overall performance of the global medical device technologies market as well. The United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for instance, has approved many new technologies for use in medical devices since 2013. Some examples of novel medical technologies include the electronic aspirin, which patients can for migraine relief. An optical instrument by the name of MelaFind also received the stamp of approval for cutting the cancerous cells that cause malignant melanoma. Another example is that of needle-free blood glucose level monitors, which also received an FDA nod. The market for medical device technologies has moved further ahead with the advent of other novel products such as health check-up robots.