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Hydrogen gas is a major energy source and is widely used in various industrial sectors such as petroleum refineries, chemical processing, automotive fuel, fuel cells, aerospace and many more. Commercially, hydrogen gas is produced by steam reformation of natural gas or by partial oxidation of petroleum oil.

Prebiotics are specific foods which increases the growth of bacteria and its activity in the digestive system. Prebiotics are defined as “A selectively fermented ingredient which allows specific changes, both in the composition and/or activity of the gastrointestinal microflora that confers benefits upon host well-being and health”. Probiotics are also engaged in same role however they are live micro-organism contained food. These foods directly deliver the micro-organisms to the intestine for the digestive activities.

The tobacco is utilized in manufacturing of cigar, cigarettes, smoking and chewing tobacco. It is also used in manufacturing ‘snuff’ and ‘bidis’. The consumption of tobacco products augmented globally during the economic slowdown due to the foreclosures, downfall in the stock market and stress of layoffs that drove many people to seek relief through smoking. However, the economic recovery eased the stress and lessened the smoking undertaken for stress relief. Nonetheless, as per WHO (World Health Organization) the growth in smoking rates particularly in the emerging nations have exceeded the smoking rate declines in developed nations that can be credited to health conscious lifestyles, growing excise taxes and regulations. These factors are expected to drive the global tobacco products market. The growing awareness among the health conscious population and anti-tobacco drives held worldwide coupled with government supportive schemes are hindering the market growth.

Introduction of herbal hair care products that help people look younger, and the technological innovations in product manufacturing are some of the factors driving the growth of this industry. The hair care market has experienced rapid growth in the past few years and the trend is expected to continue in future as people are becoming more style conscious than ever before. There are a number of products developed for different end users and hair types, and technological innovations are making these products even more effective and beneficial. Sale of premium shampoo is expected to be the highest followed by hair gels and hair accessories.

Technological advancement in the skin care market combined with development of innovative products providing effective results and ease of use are contributing to the growth of this industry. The increasing demand for anti-ageing products and growing concern for the use of natural and organic skin care products are the major factors driving the skin care industry.

The luxury goods market is expected to grow by 7% by the end of 2012 despite the economic slowdown. The major reason behind this significant rise in the luxury goods industry is the rising concern of people over style and personal attire. Changing lifestyle and rising living standards are mainly driving the growth of this market.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by irregular and often rapid heart rate responsible for poor blood flow to the body and is one of the most common types of arrhythmia. It occurs in cases where the -heart’s electrical signals cause the atria to fibrillate, i.e. contract irregularly and very fast. The risk of developing atrial fibrillation usually occurs in the geriatric population and its risk is high in patients with mitral valve diseases, coronary heart disorder, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, etc. Atrial fibrillation is also characterized by collection of blood in the atria and as a result there is absence of synchronization between the upper and lower chambers of the heart thereby increasing the risk of stroke.

Enzymes are feed additives which provide necessary nutrition in addition to improving digestive system and providing protection against diseases in animals. Feed enzymes are available in two formats such as nutritional feed additives and non-nutritional feed additives. Nutritional feed additives include amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Non-nutritional feed additives include antibiotics, probiotics, hormones and prebiotics.

Transparency Market Research published new market report “Unconventional Gas (Shale Gas, Tight Gas and Coal Bed Methane) Market for Industrial, Power Generation, Residential, Commercial and Transportation Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019," global unconventional gas market was valued at USD 93.95 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 126.93 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2013 to 2019. In terms of volume, global production was 23.48 trillion cubic feet (tcf) in 2012 and is expected to reach 34.12 tcf by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2013 to 2019.

Transparency Market ResearchTransparency Market Research published new market report "Crop Protection Chemicals Market - Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis and Forecast, 2011 - 2018," the global crop protection market was worth USD 48.0 billion in the year 2011 and is expected to reach USD 71.3 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2011 to 2018. Herbicides formed the largest category in the overall crop protection market, contributing about USD 19.9 billion for the year 2011.