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The glycolic acid market has witnessed substantial growth over the past few years owing to its increased adoption in personal care products. Glycolic acid has exfoliating and moisturizing properties which makes it an ideal ingredient in skin care and hair care products such as face creams, lotions, shampoos and conditioners.

High demand for steel manufacturing and steel processing along with recycling has been driving the market for silicon carbide (SiC) in the past few years. Silicon carbide is a key component of the semiconductor devices and growth in the electronics and semiconductor market is also a driving factor governing SiC market growth. The high precision required for manufacturing components and the low level of tolerances in the end-user market have been restraining the market at the same time.

The flavored and functional water market in 2012 saw significant contribution from multiple countries such as Japan, Italy, Germany, and the U.S. The same time frame saw the Asia Pacific region expand at an above-average growth rate, reaching into double digits. The market research report breaks the flavored and functional water market down into different sections in order to analyze the global and regional outlook of the overall market.

Lubricants are indispensable for the proper functioning of machinery. Lubricants are typically used to reduce friction and wear & tear between different moving parts of machines. Lubricants aid in curbing the downtime of operating machines and thereby raise the overall productivity. Lubricants provide protection against residual deposition over mechanical parts which aids in increasing the operating lifespan of mechanical parts. They are typically manufactured from base oils, while few additives are also used along with the base oils to give lubricants the desired properties. Lubricant additives are imperative for the proper functioning of lubricants and their longer life. There are different kinds of additives, which are blended with the base oils to produce finished lubricants. The percentage of lubricant additives in the finished lubricants varies depending upon the end use application. For example, the percentage of additives for steam turbines or compressors varies between 0.5% and 5%, whereas for hydraulic systems the percentage of additives is between 2% and 10%. Types of additives added to the finished lubricants are specific for specific applications. For example, extreme pressure additives are not used in steam turbine oils or compressor oils.

Rising demand for affordable communication services across the globe and improving wireless and wired network infrastructure is fuelling the growth of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services market. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a methodology used for communication. It uses various technologies such as IP telephony, voice over broadband, and internet telephony among others to provide communication services over a packet switched network (IP data network). In order avail VoIP services major components are VoIP software, network and terminal equipment. Additionally, the network component s consist of several other components such as gateways, switches, routers and others to carry voice and data content over the IP based network. The terminal equipment can be a regular telephone, VoIP phone, computer or mobile phone. There are several protocols used to implement VoIP services such as H.323, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Inter Asterisk eXchange (IAX), Real Time Protocol (RTP), and Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP), among others.

Advanced phase change materials (APCMs) are capable of storing and releasing high amounts of energy, whenever these materials change their state. Phase change materials can be segmented into organic, non-organic and bio-based. Increase in total energy supply, growth of construction industry in developed and developing economies and superior heat storage capacity of these materials are a few key drivers which are expected to increase the demand for APCMs. In addition, increasing use of these materials in textile industry and temperature controlled packaging coupled with the growth of these industries is expected to boost the demand over the next few years. However, the high cost and hazardous nature of these materials is expected to hamper the growth of this market. Economic growth in emerging economies of Asia Pacific is expected to open new opportunities for the growth of this market.

The primary objective of the baking powder market report is to facilitate the consumers and entrepreneurs with the understanding and importance of baking powder as a raw material and its use in various applications. Due to a parallel growth in the food and hotels and restaurant industry, the baking powder market has experienced steady growth in the last few years. However, the study also reports that baking powder is detrimental to health, which is the biggest challenge for manufacturers at the moment.

The research report on the global UHT milk market provides the largest array of answers aimed at solving issues involving current market statistics. The report offers a thorough examination of the global UHT milk market with respect to all its drivers and restraints. For instance, the report states that more than 60% of the total milk consumed in China today is UHT milk. Urban Chinese population is highly influenced by Western culture due to their high income brackets and levels of education. This makes urbanization the leading growth factor for the global UHT milk market. Another country set to show promise in this market is Australia. While only 10% of its current milk consumption is UHT milk, research suggests the share of UHT milk is on the rise and will increase substantially before 2019.

The fine seasonings and spices market has witnessed a phenomenal growth rate since ancient times. The bold flavors of spices have not only enticed foreign palates, but also treated diseases and illnesses. Owing to globalization and growing influence of countries of the East, the seasonings and spices market has grown tremendously. Consumers are looking at ways to enrich their meals with improved tastes, thereby leading to the growth of the global seasonings and spices market. Hobbled with rising health issues, consumers are turning towards the intrinsic remedial nature of seasonings and spices, which is also fueling the expansion of this market.

This research study analyzes the market for bunker fuel in terms of volume and revenue. The bunker fuel market has been analyzed on the basis of fuel grade, end-user, seller type, and geography. For the research, the base year is 2013, while the forecast is for the period 2014–2020. Market data for all the segments have been provided on the regional level for the period 2013–2020. A comprehensive competitive landscape has also been included in the report, comprising companies involved in the bunkering business. Value chain analysis and Porter's Five Forces model have also been included for the market, to provide a clear understanding regarding the dynamics of the industry.