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Activated carbon is a form of carbon, also known as activated charcoal and is being used in different chemical reactions. It is being processed to make it porous and have a large surface area. It is formed by activation of coal, lignite, wood chips, coconut shells and other carbonaceous materials. Among all the geographies United States is the largest market for activated carbon. The characteristics and uses of activated carbon are totally dependent on the type of material used in its production.

The limited availability of petroleum products and their swelling prices have led to the development of alternative fuels like biodiesel, biogas, and bioethanol. These alternative fuels have a number of advantages over conventional fuels. Biodiesel enhances engine life and unlike petrol, it does not pollute the air. With growing environmental concerns and increasing prices of petroleum, the biodiesel market is set to witness double digit growth in the near future. Governments of many countries are encouraging the use of biodiesels. Most countries have started blending conventional diesel with a percentage of biodiesel to reduce environmental pollution.

Several studies are performed on a human being to check the efficacy or safety of drugs, devices or therapeutic products, and these types of research performed are known as clinical trials. These researches are carried out before drugs, devices and therapeutic products are launched into the market. They require huge investment at the initial level and in the present scenario it has become mandatory for hospitals to carry out such research.

A biomarker is a gene, molecule or characteristics, by which pathogenic processes, biological processes or pharmacologic response can be evaluated or measured. They are classified on the basis of their application in different medical processes. These biomarkers help effectively in clinical decision making and thus help in diagnosing the health of a patient. In the present scenario, biomarkers are extensively used in the treatment of diseases such as cancer.

Dental consumables include all products and materials required by a dental practitioner while performing any dental treatment. These include prostheses, restoratives, bonding agents, infection control agents, specialty products, biomaterials, etc. The market for dental consumables is the largest segment in the overall dental market with over 60% share.

The oral care product market is growing rapidly due to technological advancements and introduction of fresh products in the market. Dentifrice and toothbrush are mainly responsible for the primary growth of this market. Rise in consciousness about maintaining oral care is likely to increase the growth rate in the near future. There are a variety of oral care products available in market manufactured by different companies.

The global ophthalmic devices market is experiencing significant growth because of increasing incidences and prevalence of eye related disorders like presbyopia, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. With the introduction of sophisticated technology in ophthalmic devices, people are opting for ophthalmic surgeries to correct eye related disorders. As a result, the global ophthalmic devices market is expected to register a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 4% during 2011 to 2017.

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research -"High Potency Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPIs) Market - Global Scenario, Trends, Industry Analysis, Size, Share & Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the global HPAPI market was worth USD 9.1 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach USD 17.5 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2012 to 2018. In the overall global market, North America accounts for the largest market share, whereas Asia Pacific is likely to witness highest growth in the forecasted period. India and China will be the major countries to register high growth rate in the high potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) market due to rising health awareness, growing economies and improving healthcare systems. hed by Transparency Market Research -"

Stem cells are biological cells capable of dividing and self renewing in order to produce more stem cells. The regulatory acceptance of this technology is one of the major forces driving the market, whereas the high cost of therapy might hamper the growth of the stem cells market. Among all the geographies United States holds approximately 60% of the stem cell market followed by Europe and Asia Pacific.

This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the home healthcare market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure.