Second-life batteries are batteries that have reached the end of their "automotive" life but still have a residual capacity of about 70-80%. This means they can be used in stationary systems, in combination with renewable energy generation, such as wind and solar, and/or to supply services to the electricity network. Extending the life of batteries means reducing their carbon footprint and increasing the amount of renewable energy available on the grid.

The need to increase the storage capacity, lower the cost, and extend the life of lithium-ion batteries is generating the need to develop battery technologies. Some institutes are taking a step to develop battery technology that can improve the battery capacity. DevAdvanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Japan, discovered a binding copolymer called bis-imino-acenaphthenequinone-paraphenylene (BP) to glue electrodes in the battery.

Algae Products Market for Cosmetics by Type (Hydrocolloids, Lipids, Carotenoids), Source (Seaweed, Microalgae {Chlorella, Spirulina}), Form (Dry, Liquid), Application (Skin Care {Moisturizers}, Hair Care Products), and Geography – Global Forecast to 2031

The Algae Products Market for Cosmetics is projected to reach $1.10 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 9.6% during the forecast period 2024–2031. In terms of volume, the algae products market for cosmetics is projected to reach 86,911.6 tons by 2031, at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period 2024–2031. The growth of the algae products market for cosmetics is driven by the growing cosmetics industry, increasing consumer preference for cruelty-free and vegan cosmetics, and rising awareness regarding the health benefits of organic cosmetic products. However, the complexities in algae production and the lack of R&D activities in underdeveloped countries restrain the growth of this market.

South East Asia Molecular Diagnostics Market by Offering (Reagents, Kits, Systems, Software), Test Type (Lab, PoC), Technology (PCR, ISH, INAAT, Sequencing, Microarray), Application (HIV, Influenza, HPV, Oncology, Gene Testing), End User – Forecast to 2031

The South East Asia Molecular Diagnostics Market is expected to reach $891.87 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period 2024-2031. The growth of the South East Asia molecular diagnostics market is driven by several factors, including the rising geriatric population, increasing prevalence of communicable & non-communicable diseases, technological advancements in molecular diagnostics, and rising healthcare expenditure. Factors such as emerging medical tourism in South East Asian countries and increasing focus on companion diagnostics are a few of the opportunities that would help grow the market in the future. A shortage of skilled professionals could be considered a challenge for the South East Asia molecular diagnostics market. Moreover, the lack of harmonization of the medical device regulations across South East Asian countries and the high costs of molecular diagnostics tests restrain the growth of the market.

A laboratory water purification system delivers pure, continuous, and alternative water that is important for many laboratory experiments. Normal tap water cannot be used for laboratory experiments since it contains many pollutants such as organics, bacteria, gases, particulates, and inorganic ions. Hence, the purification of water is very important in laboratory settings. Water can be purified using various technologies such as deionization, distillation, reverse osmosis, filtration, ultrafiltration, and UV oxidation.

Snacks Processing Equipment Market by Type (Conveyers, Sorting, Dryers, Mixing, Cutting, Coating, Packaging, Mode of Operation (Semi/Manual, Automatic), Snack Type (Chips, Extruded Snacks, Bakery & Confectionery), and Geography – Global Forecasts to 2030

The Snacks Processing Equipment Market is projected to reach $1.7 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period 2023–2030. The growth of the snacks processing equipment market is driven by the growing consumption of healthy snacks, the rising demand for processed/convenience foods, and consumers’ increased focus on food hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the high cost of snack processing equipment restrains the growth of this market. Furthermore, increasing government support for the food processing industry is expected to generate growth opportunities for the players operating in this market. However, the shortage of trained labor and consumers’ increasing inclination toward minimally processed food products are major challenges impacting the market’s growth.

Commercial Drones Market by Type (Single-rotor, Multi-rotor, Fixed-wing, Fixed-wing Hybrid VTOL), Payload (Up to 2kg, 2kg to 10kg, 10kg to 25kg, More than 25kg), Application, End-use Industry, and Geography – Global Forecast to 2031

The Commercial Drones Market is projected to reach $9.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2024 to 2031. The growth of the commercial drones market is driven by the rising trend of using commercial drones for capturing high-quality images and videos, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) into drones, and the increasing popularity of on-demand deliveries. However, drones’ limited battery life and flight duration and the lack of qualified personnel required to operate and maintain drones restrain the growth of this market.

Intelligent Document Processing Market by Offering (Solutions, Services), Deployment Mode (Cloud, On-premise), Technology (ML, Computer Vision, NLP, RPA, OCR), End Users (BFSI, Government & Public Sector, & Others), & Geography – Global Forecast to 2031

The Intelligent Document Processing Market is projected to reach $9.18 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 25.8% during the forecast period of 2024–2031. The growth of this market is driven by the rising inclination of enterprises towards digital transformation and the integration of AI for document processing. In addition, the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions, increasing human-in-the-loop approach in intelligent document processing, and growing use of intelligent document processing for real-time applications are expected to offer significant growth opportunities for the stakeholders in the intelligent document processing market.