Applications of Medical and life Sciences Becomes Easy with Nano Metal Oxide

Nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted the attention of researchers due to the fact that they inhabit different chemical, mechanical, electrical, magnetic and optical and other bulk properties. Iron oxide nanoparticles have been extensively used in bio-imaging and bio-sensing due to their unique magnetic properties. Nano metal oxides have antibacterial effect and cytotoxicity.

What are Metal Oxides?

The metallic compounds that are formed with metal and oxygen in the form of oxide ion (O2-) are called metal oxides. They remain solid at room temperature and are water-insoluble. Metal oxides produce salts with acid. Nanoparticles size between 1 to 100 nanometres. Nanomaterials are usually available in solvent, aqueous, monomers, and customized nano dispersion forms.

Synthesis Approaches for Nanomaterials

There are two approaches for the synthesis of nanomaterials and fabrication of nanostructures, namely, top-down and bottom-up. Attrition or milling is a top-down method that is used for obtaining nanoparticles. Colloidal dispersion is the bottom-up approach opted for the synthesis of nanoparticles.

Applications of Nano Metal Oxide (NMO)

“Nano metal oxides” is an unexplored field of material chemistry. NMOs find applications in medical, catalysis, energy storage, electronics, and information & technology among others.

Silicon dioxide (Sio2) is extensively used to manufacture plastics, paints, battery, cosmetic, glass, rubber, and electronic devices. It is also usd as a drug carrier in biomedicals.

Iron oxide, silver, platinum gold, zinc oxide and other such biomedical NPs are utilized in medical solutions. Nano metal oxides are used for drug delivery and producing biomedical materials and nutraceuticals.

Titanium oxide is used in sun protection products, wood preservatives, and textile fibres. Zinc oxide is used in cosmetics and industrial coating to protect textiles, wood and plastics from UV rays.

Market Insights

According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc.; the global nano metal oxide market is anticipated to attain USD 9.48 billion by 2025. Heavy investments in research and development from governments and private companies can propel the market during the forecast period (2014 to 2025).

Medical industry is expected to benefit due to the wide range of applications such as drug delivery systems, gas sensors, and accurate medical diagnosis. Nanotechnology is used in clinical diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, and electro diagnostic. All these factors may further support market growth in the years to come.

Key participants in the worldwide NMO market are US Research Nanomaterials Inc.; EPRUI Nanoparticles & Microsphere; Nanophase Technologies Corporation; Nanoshel LLC; and Sigma-Aldrich Corporation.

In-Depth research report on Nano Metal Oxide Market:

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Demand for Thermochromic Materials to Increase in Beverages Sector

Thermochromic materials are used in several temperature sensing or indicating applications, such as baby bottles and spoons, labeling, textiles, and food and beverages packaging. They can also be used as flexible sensors in applications such as security or camouflage. Ease of access, cost effectiveness, color diversity, and convenience offered by these materials are expected to keep their demand high in future.

Key Properties of Thermochromic Materials

Thermochromism is the property of certain materials to change color with a change in temperature. Thermochromic materials can be made up of metal compounds or liquid crystals. They can be reversible or irreversible. Demand for irreversible thermochromic materials is likely to remain strong in the coming years. They are extensively used in production of novelty products and textiles. Demand for reversible thermochromic materials is experiencing a sharp rise as they can be used multiple times due to their reversible characteristics.

Beverage Can Manufacturers Incorporate Thermochromic Inks into their Offerings

Thermochromic inks are being increasingly used in the beverages sector. Drink manufacturers are using these inks to indicate when a beverage is at its ideal temperature for consumption. For instance, at the Tomorrowland Music Festival held in July 2017 in Belgium, Crown Holdings partnered with Lipton to create ice tea mojito cans that changed to blue when cooled. Similarly, in May 2017, Molson Coors launched a Coors light can that changes color when exposed to sunlight. When brought into light, the cool blues turn vibrant oranges, reds, and golds.

Market Insights

As per the findings of Grand View Research Inc., the global thermochromic materials market is projected to rise to a valuation of USD 7.31 billion by the end of 2025. Spiraling demand for innovative products with color-changing abilities for functional or entertainment applications is likely to provide a fillip to the market. Soaring demand for thermochromic materials in the food and beverages industry to determine quality of dairy products and frozen meat is expected to augment the market. Furthermore, growing adoption of thermochromic pigments in paints, inks, and coatings can drive the market.

On the other hand, the chemical formulation of thermochromic materials is complex, which can negatively impact market growth. This can be further compounded by difficulty in maintaining formulation stability of reversible materials. Nevertheless, extensive research and development activities are anticipated to pave the way for stable reversible materials. The market is characterized by the presence of a limited number of key players, such as LCR Hallcrest and Olikrom.

In-Depth research report on Thermochromic Materials:

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The Demand For Packaging Tapes Is Gaining Grip On The Backdrop Of Huge Growth From The Packaging Industry

Printed tapes are used to secure packages while promoting a company and product. Advertising begins the moment a package leaves the plant till it reaches the consumer. These tapes also indicate if they have been tampered with, creating good will for the company.

U.S.-based company PhotoTape custom prints adhesive tapes. What sets this product apart is its color accuracy and unique technology. The company uses plate-less digital printing technology, which provides a larger color palate. This helps the firm provide customers with a color that is more accurate than the original company logo. The technology helps reduce costs and allows repeated printings, which can go up to 20 inches. This printing process allows images to be printed continuously throughout the length of the tape.

The company uses Pantone Matching System (PMS) to match colors to the original company logo. PMS also helps the artwork look more vibrant and prominent on the package. This type of printing is high-definition and digitally printed. It allows printing images, logos, graphics, illustrations, and advertisements directly on the tape.

The prints are made on tapes that are 25% thicker than regular ones, which is estimated at nearly 2.5mil thickness, making them highly durable. The company uses a reverse printing technique – printing the image between substrates and adhesives – making it scratch-proof. It also helps preserve the image till it reaches the customer.

According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc., the global printed tape market is anticipated to reach USD 39.79 billion by 2025, growing at a 5.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2014 to 2025). Demand for the same stems from industries such as food and beverages, transportation and logistics, and consumer durables.

Print-O-Tape, Fab s.p.a, Supertape, and Le Mark Group are some of the major players in the market. The companies are focusing on new potential markets to expand their business.

In-Depth research report on Printed Tape Market:

http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/printed-tape-market

Innovative Nano-silica for Sustainable Applications

Nanosilica or silicon dioxide nanoparticles, one of the materials fueling the field of nanomaterials, can be derived by dissolving olivine in acid. Nanosilica finds applications in biomedical research due to its low toxicity, high stability, and capability to be combined with a wide range of polymers & molecules. It is widely utilized in healthcare & medicine, rubber, plastics, food, electronics, agriculture, cosmetics, battery, gypsum, concrete, and others.

Versatile Applications of Nanosilica

·       As a non-toxic and stable platform for biomedical applications like theranostics & drug delivery

·       As a supporting filler for concrete and other construction composites

·       As an additive for plastics and rubber

Olivine Silica Production

Neutralization of waste acids like hydrochloric or sulphuric acids with olivine produces custom-made nano-silica. The pH, olivine-specific surface area, and temperature determine the dissolution rate of olivine. This process can produce a large quantity of Nano-silica at low costs. It is one of the most sustainable techniques.

Advantages of Olivine Nano-silica

This product has the ability to substitute cement, which is the costliest component that is also hazardous for the environment, in concrete. Nano-silica can decrease CO2 footprints of the concrete products and can enhance its chemical properties when hardened. Thus, it can be used as a concrete that is cheaper, more effective, and environment-friendly.

Market Insights:

According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc.; the worldwide global nanosilica market is expected to surpass USD 5 billion by 2025. Rising usage of nanosilica as additive can boost the market over the forecast period (2014 to 2025). High end-use applications and awareness regarding degradability and bio-based products can further support the expansion. In addition, growing awareness for nanosilica intermediary products can also augment the growth over the next few years.

NanoPore Inc.; E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Dow Corning Corp.; and Fuso Chemical Co. Ltd. are some of the key companies operating in the global market.

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Developing Advanced Manufacturing Methods for Glass Additives

Made from silica, glass is very brittle in nature. However, due to large-scale demand from growing application areas, it is necessary to manipulate some of its properties to suit every need. Hence, glass additives have now become an important part of the glass manufacturing process. These additives are used as facilitators to help refine color, opaqueness, refractive index, and resistance, thus enhancing the final product's quality. Due to these abilities of the product, usage levels are expected to grow rapidly.

New Technique by KIT

Experts at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) recently introduced a new method that uses glass for additives manufacturing techniques. High-purity quartz glass nanoparticles are blended with small portions of liquid polymer and the mixture is cured with light at particular points through a method called “stereolithography”. The material that remains in a liquid form is then removed in a solvent wash, leaving just the preferred cured structure. The polymer still blended in this glass structure is then removed using heat.

This new method is an advanced innovation in materials processing. In this technique, the material of the manufactured product is high-quality and high-purity quartz glass with improved physical and chemical properties.

Future application areas include medical and biological technologies wherein small analytical systems can be developed using miniaturized glass tubes. Moreover, 3D glass microstructures can be used in several optical applications, including eyewear and lenses of desktop and laptop cameras.

Market Insights

The global glass additives market is expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period (from 2014 to 2025). This is attributed to rising popularity of tailored glass ware across various industries such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Lynas Corp. Ltd.; E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Namibia Rare Earths Inc.; Potters Industries LLC; and The Anchor Hocking Co. are some of the key companies operating in the global market.

In-Depth research report on Glass Additives Market:

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