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Growing demand for high performance, high brilliance paints on account of expanding automotive & construction industries particularly in Asia Pacific and the Middle East is expected to remain a key driving factor for the global market. The Global Pearlescent Pigment Market is expected to reach USD 1.92 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The shift in trend towards reducing VOC emissions and growing awareness regarding sustainability is also a vital determinant for the market growth. Developed markets are anticipated to face obstacles in the form of stringent regulatory norms, hampering market growth over the forecast period. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) coated mica pigment was the leading product segment and accounted for 35.9% of total market volume in 2014. Increasing penetration of these pigments in automotive, construction, printing inks and other major end-use industries is expected to fuel the demand. Good hiding power, high luster & b

Growing applications scope in traffic road marking and the automotive industry is expected to drive product demand over the forecast period. Temperature sensitive coating has been widely used in thermometer labels including fridge, nursery, forehead and aquarium thermometers. The Global Temperature Sensitive Coating Market value is expected to reach USD 362.8 million by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising product demand in the household sector, particularly in economies such as Brazil, India, China and Vietnam owing to growing consumer disposable income, is expected to drive the market growth over the next eight years. Reversible temperature sensitive coating dominated the global demand and accounted for over 65% of total volume in 2015. This trend is anticipated to continue over the forecast period on account of rising demand from the various application such as textiles, room & refrigeration thermometers, food quality indicators, promotional

Acrylic use for superabsorbent polymers and personal care products is increasing on account of their quick drying ability and water resistance characteristics. Such favorable characteristics are anticipated to augment overall industry demand. The Global Emulsion Polymer Market is expected to reach USD 56.86 million by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing construction spending, particularly in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, has prompted the demand for paints & coatings in the recent past. The growth of paints & coatings industry has had a direct impact on emulsion polymer demand. Stringent environmental regulations to control noxious chemical emissions coupled with increasing preference for greener products are expected to limit synthetic based demand and augment bio-based and water based product demand. Volatile prices of key raw materials are expected to remain a key challenge for market participants over the forecast period. Acrylic

Polyurea coating have numerous advantages over conventional coating products, namely, epoxy, fiberglass, and paints. Its properties such as faster setting time, resistance to atmospheric conditions, and high mechanical strength are expected to drive the demand over the next eight years. The Global Polyurea Coating Market is expected to reach USD 1.48 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Polyurea coating offer high standards of corrosion protection, waterproofing, and chemical & structural enhancement. Moreover, these exhibit superior characteristics in spray applications such as improved mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance, short curing and setting time and high durability as compared to its substitutes. Increased resistance to crack allows it to be utilized in a host of applications.  Rising demand for coating in automotive, buildings & construction, marine, oil & gas, metallurgy & metal forming, aerospace, and mining i

Increase in spending on residential and commercial construction in emerging regions such as Asia Pacific and Middle East is expected to drive global Epoxy Coating Market growth over the next eight years. The Global Epoxy Coating Market is expected to reach USD 41.71 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rapid industrialization in Asia Pacific has resulted in an increase in utilization of epoxy coatings for flooring applications for both commercial and industrial structures such as retail stores, hospitals, showrooms, and warehouses. These coatings provide superior gloss and aesthetic finish in form of terrazzo flooring, chip flooring, and colored aggregate flooring. Growing automotive sector in developing economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America owing to a surge in population base and rising disposable income is expected to stimulate epoxy coatings demand. Growing application scope in rust and corrosion prevention of vehicle bodies and other

Robust demand for miniaturization coupled with efficiency in the electronics industry is expected to fuel the global conductive ink market over the forecast period. These inks are also likely to replace bulky energy consuming wire and circuits in the future. Conductive inks are smaller in size and provide better durability & efficiency as compared to traditional wire circuits. The Global Conductive Ink Market is expected to reach USD 4.37 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Factors such as lack of product education, advertisements and information sharing on the part of the manufacturers are expected to critically impact the total market over the forecast period. Researchers and renowned brand owners are trying to overcome these difficulties through the help of media, which is anticipated to create new avenues for industry participants. In recent years, silver conductive inks have been widely used for various applications owing to its excell

Ultraviolet curable inks are increasingly substituting various solvent-based inks in automotive, packaging and publishing applications owing to low environmental impact and high performance efficiency. The Global UV Curable Inks Market is expected to reach USD 5.13 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Technological innovations related to the use of UV LED systems to enable curing of inks are expected to enhance quality, which in turn is expected to propel demand over the forecast period. Additionally, efficient air-cooling techniques have also lowered the amount of technological infrastructure and equipment required to support the curing process, thus saving energy and improving cost efficiency. Growing demand for inks in printing application is expected to be the key driver for UV curable ink market over the forecast period. Furthermore, faster drying times coupled with high saturation properties of the product enables use over rigid surfaces,