http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/CM00 - Chemicals, Materials and Food Research Mon, 12 May 2008 1:24:17 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D744-00-A1-00-00 This week's issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Alert focuses on innovative stent coating materials for better control and delivery of gene therapy, advances in suspension plasma sprayed titanium oxide coatings, description of surface topography with fractal and prolifometric methods, an affective approach to grow epitaxial graphene by using a carbon implant on silicon substrate, and synthesis of thin-multiwalled carbon nanotubes and characterization of field emission properties. Fri, 9 May 2008 23:41:37 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D784-00-9C-00-00 Nanoimprint lithography can be used successfully for semiconductor manufacture. Glycerol nucleic acid could be used to create chiral nanostructures that are thermally stable and topologically unique. A technique called self-perfection by liquefaction' can remove fabrication defects and improve nanostructures. Crystal defect creates tree-like nanostructures, without using a catalyst. Carbon nanotubes can be instantly formed into ready-made electrical circuits. Fri, 9 May 2008 06:46:38 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D774-00-9D-00-00 In this issue, we discuss the discovery of a new basic electronic circuit element, a method for stamping out polymer-based electronics, research into nanowire growth processes, and studies of nanoimprint lithography. Fri, 9 May 2008 06:41:39 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D793-00-BE-00-00 Australia's Quickstep, which has developed a fast process to consolidate composites using fluids to apply pressure, has formed a joint venture with Vortex, a producer of reinforced pipes. The companies plan to introduce a portable Quickstep system to make pipes where they are needed so construction companies do not have to pay shipping on preformed pipes that are mostly air. In other technology news, a small company says it is commercializing graphene platelets whose properties approach those of nanotubes but at a much, much lower cost. Meanwhile, composite provider Hexcel has picked up support among investor advisory groups while ceramic armor maker Ceradyne had to explain falling earnings. Fri, 9 May 2008 01:02:42 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D764-00-9A-00-00 This week's issue of Industrial Bioprocessing Alert profiles the development of starch-based biosustainable plastics; a polymer-based technology platform aiding in effective delivery of therapeutics and vaccines; ready made mini chromatography columns, which enable multiplexing of protein seperation; research findings enabling the removal of free fatty acids using zeolite catalysts; and finally analyst insights figuring out the strengths and success factors behind biofuels. Key patents from the bioprocess industry are also included. Fri, 9 May 2008 01:02:40 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-9D-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles the effect of SWNT purity on nanocomposites intended for thermal management applications, an investigation into the mobility of single crystal transistors, the fabrication of cadmium sulfide nanowires on DNA scaffolds, and the development of laser induction hybrid rapid cladding (LIHRC). An analyst insight into the nanotechnology applications for electrophoretic deposition is included in this week's HTM edition as well. Fri, 9 May 2008 00:57:37 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N2B6-01-00-00-00 This research service analyzes the North American pulping and bleaching chemicals adhesives market. Major drivers, restraints and industry challenges are discussed in detail. It also provides a discussion on technology trends, competitive structure with the market share analysis and unit shipment and revenue forecasts. Thu, 8 May 2008 10:53:40 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129431658 The North American biofuels market is rapidly growing, and was worth $9,980.0 million in 2007. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 13.2 percent, from 2007 to 2012, to reach revenue of $18,522.2 million. Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129431865 The European biofuels market is a rapidly growing one, which was worth 5,316.2 million in 2007. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 17.9 percent from 2007 to 2012, to reach revenue of 12,101.9 million in 2012. Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129432074 The US and European food additives and ingredients market is a stable and mature one, which was worth $8,606.9 million in 2006. This market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.3 percent during 2006-2011 to reach revenue of $11,126.0 million in 2011. Within the U.S. and European food additives and ingredients market Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D823-00-BD-00-00 This Plastics Advisor Alert reports and analyzes plastics industry related, new and emerging, global technologies and business trends leading off with (1) IDEO's consumer experience driven design; (2) through transmission infrared plastic welding, Moldflow plastics Xpert process simulation, and Nolato Medical Rubber's LSR niche; (3) ultralight aerospace GlobalFlyer V, government developed safety centered lamp posts, recyclable agricultural pesticide containers, and export focused ethnographic design; (4) comprehensive metal manufacturing technology source, centralized rubber industry networking, wood products technology knowledge building, and glass industry company and technology development; and (5) the art of plastics design engineering. Fri, 2 May 2008 07:50:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D744-00-A0-00-00 This week's issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Alert focuses on new protective coatings-gas detonation sprayed nickel-aluminum and nickel-chromium, shape shifting surface for turbulent drag reduction, surface patterning with metallic nanoboxes and nanocages, building cellular structures on smart polymer surfaces, and uniform crystallinity of silicon thin films deposited in large area industrial reactors. Fri, 2 May 2008 07:39:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-9C-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles advances in solar cells involving graphene as a replacement material for ITO, and low-cost solar cells for small battery applications. Nanorods incorporating rare-earth elements for medical device applications as well as a new transparent conductive film based on carbon-doped magnesium is also profiled in this week's HTM alert. A market insight for high-performance fibers in the European Union is also provided. Fri, 2 May 2008 06:35:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D784-00-9B-00-00 Measurement of the forces needed to peel nanotubes off other materials will help create standards for nanomanufacturing. The mechanism behind why iridium nanoparticles can be pinned to graphene may point the way to novel nanocatalysts. Technique forms high-density parallel arrays of SWNTs, which could be useful for nanoelectronics applications. A prototype of a nanoassembler has been created by NIST researchers. GAO report on nanotech environmental, health, and safety research suggests better guidance is needed on research efforts in this area. Fri, 2 May 2008 04:31:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D774-00-9C-00-00 In this issue, we look at new work exploring superconductivity, studies of conductive composite electronic materials, improvements in carbon nanotube growth processes, techniques for improving the durability of organic light-emitting diode materials, and a long-awaited commercial release of holographic data storage technology. Fri, 2 May 2008 04:26:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D714-00-9B-00-00 This week's issue profiles interesting innovations that include a write up on unique mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes, an inovative method of manufacturing steel, and the development of a digital mock-up system that aids product design. Fri, 2 May 2008 04:09:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D833-00-88-00-00 The current issue of Future Tech alert provides information on recent developments and futuristic overview of smart polymers used for biomedical applications that may impact the healthcare industry. It also analyzes the key innovations, trends, and relevant patents in this arena. Fri, 2 May 2008 03:18:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129033105 European Markets for Active Ingredients in Skin Care - What Are the Main Product Trends? Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=129033253 PPE producers have always relied on distributors to get their products to end-users in the European market. Just like the producers, the distributors themselves are in a dynamic industry, and one that is continuing to consolidate. Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=128772323 North American Biofuels Market: It is the Best of Times and it is the Worst of Times Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-9B-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles a novel flame retardant based on a phosphoramidate derivative, the world's smallest transistor made of graphene, nanoscale towers and dendrites made of mercury selenide, and the discovery of a new mild preparation route for copper polymers. A market insight of the plastic and polymer additives in the Indian market is included in this week's HTM edition as well. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:12:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D744-00-9F-00-00 This week's issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Alert focuses on a advancement of cyclic olefin copolymer substrate by oxygen plasma treatment, single walled carbon nanotubes in conductive and tunable transparent coatings, electroless deposition of copper and diamond substrates, stainless steel corrosion in the presence of barium sulfate scale precipitation, and stimuli responsive polymer thin films from polyelectrolyte multilayers. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:06:37 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D774-00-9B-00-00 In this issue, we look at progress being made toward manipulating terahertz radiation, advances that could allow roll-to-roll production of carbon-based electronics, molecular-scale graphene transistors, advances in spintronics research, and work on nano-scale mechanical computers. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:44:35 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D764-00-98-00-00 This week's alert features the world's first commercially viable cellulosic ethanol plant and a plant system for high-quality human collagen production. In addition, protein engineering technologies for production of functionally optimized biotherapeutics, and some important patents have been featured. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:39:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M220-01-00-00-00 This research service analyses the European markets for high performance fibres. These are fibres with superior mechanical, chemical and temperature characteristics and are used in the toughest of applications such as in ballistics and aerospace. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:25:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P05E-01-00-00-00 The Indian Polymer Additives Market witnessed a slow yet steady growth. The main growth areas being Heat Stabilizers and Antioxidants. The Polymer additives market in Europe and USA has good potential in the Light Stabilizer segment but India is yet to catch up with this trend. Prices for these stabilizers have been stable but still on the higher side.The study provides the drivers, restraints, and market forecasts from 2008 to 2014, distribution, and the competitive structure of the Indian polymer additives market. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:12:34 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D823-00-BC-00-00 This Plastics Advisor Alert analyzes plastics industry related, new and emerging, global technologies and business trends leading off with surface warpage improved polyphthalamide, high-performance polysulfones, rotomold in-mold monitoring, and Habasit's proprietary manufacturing strategy; fragrance enhanced computer electronic device, innovative appliance design alliances, fashion forward office products, and emerging comb honey package; international metal manufacturing technology showcase, rubber world trends source, Asian wood technology knowledge building, and glass industry skill set development; aid to marketing US manufacturing abroad; and ending with highlights of the SPE Thermoforming Conference. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:00:40 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D744-00-9E-00-00 This week's issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Alert focuses on a thermochromic coat, which warns about icy road conditions, optimization of magnesium alloy thermal oxidation to improve corrosion and wear resistance, DLC coatings in aqueous systems, wetting and mechanical properties of layer by layer nanoparticle thin films, and surface analysis of fibres and nanostructers by friction force microscopy. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:39:47 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D704-00-99-00-00 This week's Inside R&D Alert profiles a software platform for intelligent networked home environments, agglomerated catalysts for high-octane gasoline production, heavy metal analysis for environmental pollutant identification, and an innovative MEMS-based storage technology for future enterprise servers. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:22:41 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-9A-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles coating of graphite surfaces for refractory castable applications, purification of nanostructures and advanced nanoengineering, as well as organic functional nanocomposites for optical and electrochemical applications. An analyst's insight into aerospace composites is included in this week's HTM edition as well. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:39:36 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P1BA-01-00-00-00 The term snacks describe a small quantity of food, which is taken between meals or in place of a meal. Snack food generally comprises the bakery products, and well as cereals, confectionary, ready-to-eat mixes, chips and namkeen (conventional snacks), and other light processed foods.Health snacks are gaining importance as consumers are focusing on healthy food and increasing the quality of life.This research provides market forecasts, industry challenges, drivers, restraints, regulation,pricing, value chain structure, and competitive analysis of the Indian snacks market and opportunities in healthy snack sector. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:39:40 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=127938102 From the 1st 3rd April 2008, Paris was host to the JEC Composites Show which presented the opportunity to explore the entire composites offering and the latest innovations. The core theme for the 2008 show was "Manufacturing Advances", not a surprise considering that one of the key challenges faced by composite manufacturers is to increase capacity to meet demand and accelerate the manufacturing process. The show was therefore a chance for participants to showcase developments in R&D, analysis, engineering and design among other key processes. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D764-00-96-00-00 Xenome has a unique proprietary library of venom peptides that can be translated into robust libraries of biomolecules. A study at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (UNL) elaborates on the potential of switchgrass as a biomass fuel. In an effort to bring attention to other crops aside from tomatoes that are high in lycopene, researchers from the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas have carried out lycopene extraction studies on watermelons. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:12:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-99-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles a biobased polyeurathane adhesive, edible material for food packaging, developments in yttria semiconductors, autonomic materials, and analyst insights on spider silk. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:12:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D744-00-9D-00-00 This week's issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Alert focuses on novel design and optimization of multipowder HVOF thermal spray system for functionally graded coatings, a nanocrystal coat for light emitting diode, thermal annealing as a potential method for photoactive layers improvement, ferroelectric oxide thin films for high frequency device applications and method for X-ray reflectivity analysis of thin films. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:07:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D813-00-60-00-00 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:52:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N26E-01-00-00-00 This research service tracks the key trends in the U.S. food and feed enzymes markets, while also quantifying the markets in terms of revenue. Key companies, technologies, and trends are discussed. It provides strategic analysis as well as forecasts for both food enzymes and feed enzymes markets at a total market and segment level, from 2007 to 2013. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:59:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M1DA-01-00-00-00 This white paper analyzes the developments in the European dairy industry. It looks into the product, industry structure and geographical trends of dairy products in Europe. Further, it identifies industry challenges and provides strategies to overcome them. It also analyses competitive forces acting in the market. Besides, ingredient trends and commercially successful dairy products offers valuable insights into the European dairy outlook. Wed, 9 Apr 2008 06:13:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N338-01-00-00-00 Frost & Sullivan's biofuels Financial Benchmarking and Analysis (FBA) service presents a financial outlook of the North American market of biofuels, highlighting major market and financial trends in select growth segments. The FBA focuses on two segments of the North American biofuels market namely biodiesel and bioethanol. This study presents a holistic view of the attractiveness of the North American biofuels market to the investment community by identifying the broad market growth and identifies the fundamentals behind the growth. Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:30:40 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-98-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles novel ternary transition metal carbides for high-temperature applications, an investigation into waterborne coatings for automotive applications, and an investigation into polyaniline (a conductive polymer) for corrosion protection purposes. Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:15:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N297-01-00-00-00 This research service presents the detailed findings of the North American rigid food packaging market with various end user segment analysis. Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:11:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D823-00-BB-00-00 This Plastics Advisor Alert reports and analyzes plastics industry related, new and emerging, global technologies and business trends leading off with (1) electronic plastics technical market development; (2) ultrahigh-flow nylon 6, Nissei's all-electric molding machines, process widening hot runner systems, and Kimberly Clark's contact shrinkable film; (3) cost saving stretch hood blown packaging film, design innovative outboard boat engine, and recycled reusable industrial pallets; (4) global metal resource center, rubber industry networking, paper technology knowledge building, and prioritizing glass industry trends; (5) plastics engineering at UMASS Lowell; and (6) ending with highlights of the Medical Design & Manufacturing trade show. Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:09:24 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N3C7-01-00-00-00 This research service evaluates the brand preference of contractors for architectural coatings and paint equipments. It also analyzes the reason for contractor's selection of particular product or brand. Fri, 4 Apr 2008 04:39:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N341-01-00-00-00 This Industry Outlook analyzes the developments in the U.S. bakery industry. It looks into the product trends and presents an analysis of the U.S. bakery industry structure. Further, different bakery ingredient markets are also assessed, covering the revenue trends and competitive analysis. The industry outlook offers valuable insights into the U.S. bakery industry. Fri, 4 Apr 2008 02:09:39 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126405134 The Latin American Potential for Second and Third Generation Biofuels Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=126245530 Recent Price Increase and Future Perspectives of Development in the European Fatty Acids Market Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N29C-01-00-00-00 This research service tracks the key trends in the European coenzymeQ10 market while quantifying both revenues and volumes. Key companies, technologies and trends are discussed. This research service also provides forecasts for this market from 2004 to 2014 as well as an analysis of the competitive framework. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:35:16 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N30C-01-00-00-00 This research service focuses on a detailed market analysis, evaluating current and future trends in the U.S. prebiotics market. The scope of the study includes capturing the current market information and applications, as well as focusing on emerging trends or interests in products or applications. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:19:16 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=S127-01-00-00-00 This research service presents the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award and Technology Leadership Award in the Southeast Asian engineering plastics market. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:25:17 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D100-01-00-00-00 This research service analyzes technology trends and developments in the field of biobased adhesives. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:08:22 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D101-01-00-00-00 This research service profiles important emerging developments and trends related to enzymes. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:08:24 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD28-00-07-00-00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:23:30 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD28-00-01-00-00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:23:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P0B1-01-00-00-00 While the crude glycerin market is at the end of the maturity phase, the refined glycerin market in Asia Pacific is currently in the middle stage of the mature phase.The study aims to identify industry dynamics, market drivers and restraints, market size and share of key players, critical success factors and future outlook of the refined glycerin market in Asia Pacific. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:18:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D833-00-86-00-00 This edition of the Future Tech alert identifies and profiles new developments in the area of enhanced oil exploration techniques with the aid of electric current and the microwave. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:21:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D744-00-9B-00-00 This week's issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Alert focuses on anatase titanium dioxide as a nanoparticle coating for self cleaning wool and silk fabrics, thermosensitive copolymer coatings with enhanced chemical properties for emerging biomedical applications, sub-micrometer channel length organic thin film transistors, and methods of on-resistance tuning. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:21:17 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D774-00-97-00-00 In this issue, we look at ways to improve the efficiency of polymer solar cells, a tunable privacy screen' for liquid-crystal displays, improvements in thermoelectric materials, an ionic fan for chip cooling, and advances in integrating organic electronics with traditional silicon-based devices. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:54:17 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D764-00-94-00-00 Iowa State University is developing porous nanoparticle catalysts to convert syngas made from biomass into ethanol. CleanTech Biofuels Inc. and its engineering firm partner, Merrick, are ready to begin operating the first phase of their project to manufacture biofuel ethanol from municipal solid waste (MSW). High-corn prices have prompted Gulf Ethanol to begin retrofitting now unprofitable ethanol plants so that it can manufacture ethanol from cellulosic materials. Israel's Seambiotic is operating algae ponds in a pilot project to sequester carbon dioxide emissions from a power plant and generate oil for biodiesel from algae. PetroSun is staring operation of an 1100-acre commercial scale algae pond in Texas to make feedstock for biodiesel. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:49:19 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-97-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles improvements in thermoelectric effiency via advances in bismuth antimony telluride, inexpensive silicon-based solar panels, flame retardant nanocomposites and improvements in detection selectivity in SMO-based sensors. An analyst insight into biodegradable plastics (especially with regards to stach-based polymers and polylactide acid) is included in this week's HTM edition as well. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:20:46 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=125718281 IIR presents the Company Secretary & Corporate Governance Official's Conference 2008. The event will be held on the 25th, 26th and 27th June 2008 at the Nampower Convention Centre in Windhoek, Namibia. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=Q09F-01-00-00-00 This award deliverable analyses the best practices in the European food starch market in 2007. It recognises the companies that have significantly contributed to the European Food Starch market. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:22:17 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=Q1DA-01-00-00-00 This award deliverable analyses the best practices in the European dairy industry outlook in 2008. It recognises the companies that have significantly contributed to the European dairy industry. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:14:20 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=125516124 The trend towards natural food ingredients has not only introduced the global consumer to a diet packed with new basic and functional ingredients, but has also revived interest in and led to the re-introduction of some long-forgotten cereals. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D823-00-BA-00-00 This Plastics Advisor Alert reports and analyzes plastics industry related, new and emerging, global technologies and business trends leading off with (1) fast growth specialty medical development; (2) specialty metallocene polypropylene copolymers, plasma coated polycarbonate glazing; (3) aerospace Airbus structural applications, government affordable composite unmanned aircraft, comprehensive polyvinyl chloride waste management recycling, tough environmentally resistant agricultural filters; (4) metal production technology analytics, synthetic rubber producers alliance, centralized paper industry highlights; (5) Sabic LNP's technology innovation center; and (6) ending with highlights of the Flexpo Specialty Polyolefin Conference. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:49:17 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D784-00-95-00-00 The position of a molecule encapsulated in a carbon nanotube can be tuned, enabling the nanotube to be used for non-volatile memory. Quantum modeling shows that CNT bundles outperform copper nanowires as interconnects. Copolymers are being used to develop various nanostructures for electronics. Utilizing a technique that combines low temperature measurements and theoretical calculations, researchers have revealed the electronic structure of single DNA molecules. The nanotech community has an opportunity to shape public opinion about the nanotech industry. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:43:19 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D754-00-93-00-00 Sitris has obtained rights to technology for introducing the NamPRT gene into aging human vascular smooth muscle cells to delay their deterioration. KaloBios is developing a monoclonal antibody against granular macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) to treat inflammation associated with asthma. Cardium's gene therapy prevents reperfusion injury in heart attack patients. Curis looking for a new partner for hedgehog pathway protein agonists for treating stroke after Wyeth discontinued its collaboration. AlphaMed has successfully expressed a glycosylated human version of alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) in yeast. Applied Biosystems has brought the cost of sequencing a complete human genome down to $60,000. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:37:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D744-00-99-00-00 This week's issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Alert focuses on spontaneous outcropping of self-assembled nanodots in ferromagnetic LSMO films, selective adsorption of organosilanes at step edges of silicon surface, gold coating on nanopatterned polymeric surface, TiO2 as an antimicrobial coatings on medical instruments and aromatic polyurethane used as an alternative to epoxy-based products in marine coatings applications. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:32:19 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-96-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles developments concerning colored ceramic pigments for heat resistant coatings, naturally derived shellac as corrosion resistant coatings, molybdenum atom clusters, and the reason why smaller is stronger. An analyst insights article on the impacts of nanomaterials on the society, safety, health, and environment is included in this week's HTM alert as well. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:32:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D724-00-94-00-00 This week's issue profiles nanobiosensors, DNA biosensors, and biosensors that detect toxic chemicals. It also profiles intelligent side-impact protection system and polymer-based sensors and actuators. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:27:19 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D714-00-95-00-00 This issue of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Alert looks at an innovative nano imaging technique; nanobots controlled using brain-like transistors and carbon nanotubes as interconnects. The issue also includes a look at advances in OLED materials and manufacturing. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:27:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D704-00-95-00-00 This week's Inside R&D Alert profiles the characteristics of denial of service attacks on wireless sensor networks, applications for stirling engine systems, zirconium dioxide coatings for turbine blades, handling of metals, and a new business jet engine developed by GE and Honda. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:32:05 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M1D8-01-00-00-00 This research service investigates the European companion animal feed prebiotics markets from 2004 to 2007, with forecasts to 2014. It offers a comprehensive insight to the companion animal industry and the associated prebiotics markets for fructans, mannans and the other types of available prebiotics, their structures and related developments. It clearly lists and defines the market drivers and restraints that have had an impact in the European scenario. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:48:54 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M1DC-01-00-00-00 This research service provides a detailed assessment study on the European markets for active ingredients in skin care. The study analyses the market in terms of unit shipments and revenues by product types. A thorough assessment of the market is performed including market forecasts, competitive structure and pricing analysis. Market drivers and restraints are assessed and strategic recommendations are suggested for the market. Active ingredients are specialty additive chemicals which are applied to skin care products to enhance their functional properties and include anti-ageing, exfoliating, moisturising, antimicrobial and botanical ingredients. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:41:54 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N106-01-00-00-00 This research service tracks the key trends in the US coenzymeQ10 market while quantifying both revenues and volumes. Key companies, technologies and trends are discussed. This research service also provides forecasts for this market from 2004 to 2014 as well as an analysis of the competitive framework. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:54:19 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124802647 Movers & Shakers Interview with Mr. Rainer Grasmuck, Managing Director, Member of the Executive Board, Baerlocher GmbH Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124803060 The European manufacturers for vitamins in personal care and cosmetic products are facing a number of challenges. This article investigates the potential impact of these challenges. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124823129 This article in an excerpt from our upcoming research on the European Market for Naturally Reinforced Plastic Composites. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124639055 Confectionery that reaps health benefits without the added calories or negative side effects. The latter sounds too good to be true. To satisfy the sweet tooth and to improve one's health are usually considered contradictory terms, however functional confectionery has slotted into this niche. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124704926 Stand-off: Competition Intensifies in the Companion Animal Feed Prebiotics Market Between Health-focused Value-added Products and Commodities Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D793-00-BA-00-00 More than 20 years ago, when routes to low-pressure diamond films were first developed, researchers thought it would take only a few years to take advantage of their exceptional thermal, electrical, wear, and friction properties. Finally, Advanced Diamond Technologies has come through on diamond's extraordinary promise in the most mundane of applications--pump seals. Not only does diamond perform better, but it is actually cost competitive with silicon carbide. Meanwhile, Boeing says it will challenge the Air Force's decision to award a $40 billion air tanker contract to a Northrop/EADS group. The deal would establish EADS as a real player in the US military air market. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:17:38 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D744-00-98-00-00 This week's issue of Advanced Coatings and Surface Technology Alert focuses on high-quality a-Ge:H thin films and devices through enhanced plasma chemistry, nitrogen effects on properties of a-SiCN:H thin films using hexamethlydisilazane, a new route for smart adhesive surface generation, nanostructured coatings produced by chemical vapor deposition, and ceramic thin film deposition. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:56:37 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D734-00-95-00-00 This week's HTM edition profiles developments concerning a polymerization reaction method to detect molecular recognition, AlSiC pin fin substrates for HEV applications, electrodeposition of ordered arrays of copper nanotubes, and femtosecond soliton fiber lasers. An analyst insights article on high-performance steel is included in this week's HTM alert as well. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:22:38 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D784-00-94-00-00 Discovered through using ultrafast electron microscopy, switchable nanochannels could be useful for nanoelectronic applications. Bottom-up assembly technique for NEMS may eventually help detect cancer and other diseases. Silica proves to be a ductile as gold when viewed at the nanoscale. Developing a plan to effectively commercialize nanotech research must overcome some unique challenges. Purdue University will take the lead in researching MEMS. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:40:38 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D774-00-95-00-00 In this issue, we look at work into developing stainless steel substrates for low-cost solar cells, research into just how much energy it takes to move an atom across a surface, a way to draw nanoscale conductive traces, magnetism and gold nanowires, and a mechanical nanoswitching effect triggered by light. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:22:38 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D764-00-92-00-00 Oklahoma State's Ray Huhnke uses a bacterium to convert syngas into ethanol. Pacific Ethanol will test a production-scale PDX ethanol unit from Pursuit Dynamics that increases ethanol yield by pretreating grain feedstock. Alan Weimer of the University of Colorado at Boulder uses solar-thermal conversion to produce synthesis gas from biomass. Researchers at the Agricultural University of Cracow, Poland discover that illumination of xylanase enzyme with polarized light raises its activity. Catchlight is the joint venture Chevron and Weyerhaeuser have formed to develop biofuels. A team headed by Mattheos Koffas of the University of Buffalo has constructed a recombinant microorganism that produces flavonoids. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:50:37 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D714-00-94-00-00 This issue of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Alert looks at innovative interconnect technology for IC packaging; nanoscale materials viewed using X-ray techniques and chemomechanical polymer nanocomposites. The issue also includes a look at magnetic bearings for high-speed applications and quantum dots for highly efficient solar cells. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:05:39 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P166-01-00-00-00 This study analyses Asia Pacific fatty acid market, which is derived from the hydrolysis of hard animal fats (tallow), vegetable oils, or from the fractional distillation of crude tall oil. It aims to identify industry dynamics, market drivers and restraints, market size and share of key participants. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:40:37 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124201729 As a result of global warming, the exhaustion of fossil resources, and the deterioration of the terrestrial environment, environmentalists are looking for an alternative solution to oil derivates. One of the solutions is biodegradable plastic, which is derived from renewable biomass sources. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124202521 US hair fixative and styling polymer industry in 2007 was estimated to be about $95 to $100 and expected to grow at a 3.5 percent compound annual growth rate. Hairspray applications still accounts for half of total revenues and gels and mousses follows close behind with roughly 40 percent of total revenue. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124038996 Fluoropolymers belong to a unique class of high performance polymers due to its chemical structure that renders them several outstanding properties such as exceptional chemical resistance and thermal stability. PVDF, an important polymer in the class of fluoropolymers, leads the gains due its certain distinct performance characteristics. It is an interesting material that exhibits a right blend of properties such as excellent chemical resistance, toughness, resistance to abrasion and good processability which are desirable for some of the high-end applications. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=124044851 Indian Food Industry - Taking a Leap Forward Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P146-01-00-00-00 This study provides an in-depth analysis of the personal protective equipment markets, including the growth, drivers, restraints, and challenges of the market in China. Market forecasts have also been provided for five market segments, which are above-the-neck PPE, protective cloting, respiratory protection equipment, protective gloves, and protective footwear. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:54:20 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=123873794 The two-day event, addressed by senior executives from the global and local chemical industry, will look at the opportunities and challenges for this industry and the steps India must take to catapult into the next level. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=123874758 Chemspec India goes from strength to strength as the only dedicated event targeted at and delivering high quality custom, fine and speciality chemicals professionals. Chemspec continues to grow, welcoming nearly 10,000 visitors and exhibitors from Europe, Asia, USA, North Africa and the Middle East. Over two days, professionals can expect to meet, exchange ideas and do business with other like-minded individuals. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000