Waterborne diseases are a critical healthcare challenge. As per a United Nations and World Health Organisation (WHO) report, approximately 85,700 children under the age of 15 die due to diarrhoea caused by consuming contaminated water. Moreover, about 2 billion people live in countries stifled with water issues. Microbial contamination of water can also cause polio, cholera, hepatitis A,...

Solar energy has been one of the most lucrative renewable sources of energy in the world. As the technology supporting it continues to advance, the viability of solar panels is expected to intensify. The new-gen solar cells feature a unique layered pattern that maximises their capability to absorb light. Moreover, these panels also have longer lives and virtually zero deterioration over time....

In the past few decades, mounting environmental concerns are leading to several fundamental consumption and policy-level changes. One of the most prominent changes is the electrification of mobility as it is a significant departure from internal combustion (ICE) vehicles for the first time in history. As an upcoming technology, several promising technological advancements are taking place....

The increase in the prevalence of valvular heart diseases is driving the prosthetic heart valve market. The convenience, higher reliability, reduced costs, less discomfort, recovery time, and improved function associated with a prosthetic heart valve, has contributed to its rising prominence. An upsurge in the geriatric population is another factor contributing to the burgeoning growth of...

On a global scale, the preference for healthy, organic, and natural food products has been consistently rising. The demand for such food items is especially more evident among the younger age groups of the world. On a similar note, consumers are becoming acutely aware about the daily dietary requirements of their bodies, encouraging them to actively look for products that can aid in curating a...

World over, the growing incidence of chronic diseases coupled with an increase in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are poised to expand the dynamics of the hospital disinfectant products market.  Evidently, the COVID-19 outbreak significantly spiraled the demand for surgical disinfectants in clinics, hospitals, and other medical institutions. Hospital disinfectant products are...

Plastics have re-emerged as a viable replacement for metals across major industries over the recent past. The shift can be majorly attributed to the technical and functional properties of plastics. The flexibility and lightweight, in particular, have promoted its critical end-use applications. For instance, engineering plastics have found their application in the automotive sector for the...

The global wayside control market is charting a promising growth trajectory owing to the launch of new rail services, new developments in wayside control systems, and improvements in railway routes across the developed parts of the world. The impact of robust digitalization and the pursuit of intelligent technologies has transformed the modern railway industry. Today, intelligent...

Marine biotechnology, also known as blue biotechnology, facilitates the development of novel commercially viable products or applications utilizing resources from aquatic living organisms. It is a branch of research that leverages biotechnology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and cell biology to come up with pharmaceutical medications, enzymes, and chemical goods from aquatic creatures....

Last mile delivery market is expected to flourish in the coming years as consumers continue to opt for online shopping with rise of e-commerce platforms. Increasing expectations from last mile deliveries from both seller and buyers’ side have become integral to the shape the global last mile delivery market. For instance, the option of same day or instant deliveries at affordable...