Mannosylerythritol lipids (MEL) are surface active compounds that fit into the glycolipid class of biosurfactants. These are used extensively in commercial and industrial applications. Mannosylerythritol lipids have gained momentum due to their structural diversity and self-assembling properties ... Read more

The high purity alumina market was valued at around US$ 1,100 Mn in 2017 is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR of 15.4% during the forecast period, according to a new report published by Transparency Market Research (TMR) titled ‘High Purity Alumina (HPA) Market - Global Industry Analysis, ... Read more

Polyamide is a polymer with versatile properties and high demand in various end user segments such as automotives, textile, electronics, machinery, packaging and coatings among others. Polyamides occur naturally in form of wool, silk among others and can be synthesized artificially. Nylon, ... Read more

Synchronous condensers are synchronous motors that are usually employed for power factor correction in power lines. Electrical circuits involving induction motors or inductive loads are usually encountered with lagging power factors, due to which the efficiency of the system goes down. Lagging ... Read more

Odour control is a primary concern for any facility operator whose property lies in the vicinity of residential or business areas. When the natural breakdown of organic materials is happening under optimum conditions, it primarily produces carbon dioxide, water vapor, and heat. When the process ... Read more

Alcohol, also known as ethanol, is a versatile product with applications ranging from food and pharmaceutical to industrial solvents. The food industry is a key user of alcohol. Alcohol is employed in the manufacturing of vinegar, flavours & extracts, candy glazes, food dyes, yeast ... Read more

Consisting of solid metal, a metal foam is a cellular structure with gas filled pores containing a large portion of the volume. These pores can be either interconnected (open-cell foam) or sealed (closed-cell foam). Only 5% to 25% of the volume of metal foam is base metal. Its high porosity ... Read more

The elemental fluorine, owing to its extreme reactivity due to its being markedly electronegative, is not freely available in nature; rather it is found in the form of a number of fluorine minerals. The wide range of applications can be attributed to several characteristic properties of the ... Read more

Propylene glycol can be defined as viscous, colorless, hydroscopic liquid, having a low degree of toxicity with a faint sweet taste. It is the product of chemical reaction between propylene oxide and water. It has a unique property of being chemically neutral which means it does not ... Read more