Advanced Materials Published Insights

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Butylated hydroxytoluene which is commonly known as BHT, is a synthetic organic compound that is chiefly used as an antioxidant in food, food packaging, petroleum products and rubber manufacturing. BHT acts as a preservative by helping to prevent the oxidation of fats... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Global esterquats market has been witnessing significant growth in the recent years. Esterquats, also known as alkyl quaternary ammonium salts, are organic salts widely used as textile softeners in fabric care products. These act as fabric conditioners and reduce stat... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Law enforcement and military personnel work in hazardous conditions and are exposed to various risks on a daily basis. Their uniforms and protective clothing play a vital role in ensuring their safety. Advanced fabric technologies that provide durability, moisture wic... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Mesoporous silica has emerged as promising materials for several applications due  to its uniform pore structure and large surface area. It finds wide usage in fields such as drug delivery, molecular separation, catalysis and energy storage. Mesoporous silica pos... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is a system that provides clean breathing air to a user in hazardous or toxic environments. The SCBA system consists of a pressure regulator, an air cylinder, and a face mask or breathing mask. It isolates the user from contam... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Halloysite is a clay mineral with hollow tubular structure. It is naturally occurring and has shown potential in various industrial applications like catalyst support, porosity control, flame retardancy, drug delivery, and others. Halloysite finds application in areas... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Shotcrete, also known as sprayed concrete, is a concrete application technique wherein the material is projected at high velocity via spraying equipment onto a surface such as walls, floors, or ceilings to build or repair structures. It is a versatile method used in c... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Geocells are honeycomb-like structural cells made of high-density polyester, polypropylene, or other polymers that are used in civil engineering applications. These lightweight, three-dimensional structures are used as foundations for roadways, retaining walls, and sh... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Bismuth is a silvery white metal that occurs naturally in minerals that are associated with lead and tin. The metal has low toxicity levels and has found uses in cosmetics, alloys, and pharmaceuticals. It is often used as a placebo in clinical trials owing to its simi... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Carbon black is the commercial form of carbon which is produced through a highly controlled process of carbon particles and is available in various different sizes, shapes, porosity parameter and surface chemistry. Electrical conductive carbon black finds its use in n... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Sandwich panels are an inexpensive insulator that are used in a variety of building types. They offer a number of advantages, including high strength and flexibility, low maintenance costs, and a low overall weight. Architects, builders, and engineers can choose from ... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is made up of mostly calcium carbonate. It has several varieties. While it is used for various applications, it is primarily a building material. Besides being used for construction, it is also useful in the production of glass, pa... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

A gasket is utilized for sealing junction between two surfaces in an engine or other devices to prevent leakage. High temperature gaskets are designed using materials such as graphite laminate, ceramic fiber blankets, fluorosilicone, silicone, compressed non-asbestos,... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Biomaterials are regarded as non-drug material, which is used for enhancing or replacing and treating any tissue, organ or function in an organism. The definition of biomaterial was reframed as a non-drug substance, which is suitable for inclusions in systems, replaci... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Thermoplastic starch (TPS) is a polymer made from starch. It is a biodegradable material. Thermoplastic starch can be used in various products. There are several ways to manufacture thermoplastic starch. One way is to melt it. Then, it is dispersed in water. This proc... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Acid proof linings are the coatings which limits action of acid on the applied material. They are widely used in manufacturing and chemical industries to protect the different equipment in the industry from the hazardous effects of acid on concrete, fiber glass, plast... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Anodizing technology used for aluminum components for beauty packaging market can be either manual or automated. In case of manual aluminum anodizing technology, the number of human workforce required is high. Moreover, manual technology is subject to human errors and... View more

Published Date : 15 Apr, 2026

Barite (BaSO4) is a mineral, consist of barium sulfate. Barite, Celestine, anglesite, and anhydrite are contained in the barite group. China, India, U.S., and Morocco are the major countries where commercial deposits of barite are currently found. There are... View more