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The global epoxy resins market has generated substantial demand in the past few years. The increasing demand for epoxy resins from fields such as aerospace, wind energy, and paints and coatings is the primary growth driver for this market. According to a research report by Transparency Market Research, the global epoxy resins market was valued at US$6.6 bn in 2013 and is expected to reach US$10.5 bn by 2020. This growth, at a CAGR of 6.90% between 2014 and 2020, will mainly be propelled by to the aerospace industry's demand for epoxy resins as raw materials for manufacturing aircrafts. These thermosetting polymers belong to the epoxide functional group and are used on a large scale in the paints and coatings industry. Thus, as the construction industry grows, it will boost the demand for paints and coatings. The global epoxy resins market also has a huge opportunity of developing bio-based epoxy resins in the next few years.

A report published by Transparency Market Research (TMR), titled "Reinforced Plastics Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" pegs the value of the global reinforced plastics market at US$8.42 bn in 2012. Rising at a positive CAGR of 7.6% between 2013 and 2019, the market is anticipated to reach US$15.82 bn by the end of the forecast period.

With the presence of a sizeable number of players and raw material suppliers, the global glass packaging market is highly fragmented, finds Transparency Market Research (TMR) in a market intelligence report. As a result of this, the bargaining power in the market is relatively high. The global glass packaging market is extensively capital intensive with an expensive manufacturing process, technology, and equipment. The barriers to entry for new market players is also significantly high. The competition level among the leading companies is expected to rise over the forthcoming years as manufacturers will strive to gain an established position in the market. The three key players, Owens-Illinois Inc., Ardagh Group, and Saint-Gobain accounted for a share around 28.6% in the global glass packaging market in 2013.

The U.S. market for bacterial conjunctivitis drugs has been declining sharply over the last few years. Analysts project the trend to continue in the coming years. In 2013, the market's opportunity was valued at US$473.3 mn, which is likely to reduce to US$439.8 mn by 2024. In the coming years, the market will have to experience a patent cliff as the top U.S. brands of bacterial conjunctivitis drugs, such as AzaSite, Zymaxid, Moxeza, and Vigamox, are set to lose their marketing exclusivity very soon.

A new report on the global metal matrix composites market has been released by Transparency Market Research (TMR). The report, titled 'Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019,' is available for sale on TMR's official website. The revenue of the global metal matrix composites market, according to the report, was US$228.7 mn in 2012. Exhibiting a robust 6.6% CAGR from 2013, the global market is expected to reach an annual revenue figure of US$357.3 mn by 2019. In terms of volume, the global metal matrix composites market totaled 5,496.4 tons in 2012.

Batteries represent the major component for the next generation of grid energy storage and green vehicles, owing to their significantly high energy density compared to super capacitors that have a higher power density. Air electrode battery simplifies the design and increases the energy density of the fuel cell, although use of lithium as a metal will increase the energy output. Integration of nano-materials in air electrode battery makes it possible to design three dimensional electrodes with improved energy efficiency and kinetics. Air electrode battery has the potential to achieve the highest specific energy of existing battery technology.

The need for better and smarter textiles to support the evolving industrial applications will encourage the introduction of enhanced textiles using innovative textile chemicals, finds Transparency Market Research in a new study. From airbags to fire resistant textiles, top players in global textile chemicals market are focusing on enhancing their facilities and investing in research and development to cater to the changing consumer demands. Players such as The Dow Chemical Company, for instance, are launching antimicrobial technology that protects textiles against the growth of harmful bacteria, thus earning new target markets.

Transparency Market Research has published a new market report titled, "Single-use Bioprocessing Systems Market: (By Product – Bioreactors & Fermenters, Mixers, Bags, Bioprocess Containers, Filtration Devices, Tubing, Sampling Systems, Connectors & Clamps, Probes & Sensors; By End-user – Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CRO & CMO, and Academic & Research Institutes; By Application – Monoclonal Antibody Production, Vaccine Production, Plant Cell Cultivation, Patient Specific Cell Therapies, and Others) – Global & North America Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2016–2024." According to the report, the global single-use bioprocessing systems market was valued at US$ 2,356.8 Mn in 2015 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2016 to 2024 to reach US$ 5,914.6 Mn in 2024. This report offers a thorough understanding of the global single-use bioprocessing systems market, its key trends, drivers, restraints, opportunities and threats.

Unconventional gas, or natural gas is a hydrocarbon gas formed from the burying of dead plants and animals over thousands of years ago. The intense heat and pressure cause by the decomposition of these materials triggers a reaction, which leads to the creating on natural gas, primarily methane. As the technology evolves and economies change, fresh resources of unconventional gas such as shale gas, tight gas, coal bed methane, and methane hydrates are being found. These sources of unconventional gas are expected to bridge the gap between domestic production and consumption across all countries. Their key advantage is that they are environment friendly than its counter-parts, which has increased their uptake in recent years. However, the greater environmental challenge lies in their production. According to Transparency Market Research, the global market for unconventional gas stood at US$93.9 bn in 2012 and is estimated to reach a valuation of US$126.9 bn by 2019, exhibiting a healthy CAGR of 4.70% during the forecast period of 2013 to 2019.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a natural gas that can be converted into the liquid state by cooling it to below -163°C. Setting up an LNG chain entails investment in exploration and production, liquefaction, shipping, and storage and regasification. Planned LNG is a term associated with expansion of storage and regasification terminal capacities. The planned LNG market can be segmented into liquefaction terminal and regasification terminal. Liquefaction and regasification terminals are further categorized into onshore and offshore terminals. Planned LNG terminal helps lower transportation costs. LNG is a clean burning fuel; hence, it is used for long haul vehicles. It lowers emissions as compared to alternative fossil fuels. This has encouraged many fuel service providers to adopt LNG as alternate fuel. In turn, this is propelling the demand for planned LNG.