Pollution, especially caused by single-use plastics, is considered to be extremely harmful in both the long and short term. This is mainly due to the low recyclability of single-use plastics such as polythene bags and plastic straws. For instance, the number of plastic straws littered on all of the world’s beaches can range anywhere between 437 million to 8.3 billion. Such instances can...

In the recent past, the application pool of citric acid has widened at an incremental pace. This development can be primarily attributed to the growing employment of this material in food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and metal finishing and cleaning domains. Particularly, the food industry is the leading collaborator to the soaring demand for citric acid. It is used in many...

Notable technological innovations have continually brought fundamental changes in several micro and macroeconomic spheres. The paced research and development of modern computer science technologies are one of the most influential transformations. To this end, numerous healthcare and pharmaceutical industry stakeholders are actively using modern digital and data technologies to improve research...

Against the backdrop of increasing technology adoption and improvements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, the integration of this technology to assist in business operations is expected to amplify. Eliminating human intervention in repetitive processes is one of the major focus areas of developing advanced robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. Many IT industry stakeholders are...

As the global population continues to grow, the burden on the agricultural industry intensifies accordingly. In such circumstances, robust research and development activities are being carried out to meet these ever-growing needs. Hydrogel is a crosslinked hydrophilic polymer that has outstanding water absorption properties. While most hydrogels are synthetic, some can also be found in nature....

According to Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis is a serious health burden growing at a steady pace. Evidently, there are over 100 types of arthritis, however, osteoarthritis has significantly marked its presence influencing over 32 million individuals in the United States alone. Global Burden of Disease reports its prevalence in the past several years and anticipates...

Breakthrough developments in technology are fueling a wave of digital transformation across diverse industries. Robots are increasingly being employed alongside human and machine interfaces. Cloud technology and real-time connectivity have become more pervasive and are being leveraged extensively across an array of industries. Such advancements have paved pathways for various trends including...

Longlasting eye disorders, especially the ones that can lead to blindness can severely affect the patient’s lifestyle and become a burden for their families. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 2.2 billion people suffer from near or distant vision impairment across the globe. This creates a considerable healthcare and economic burden. It can also make the patient...

  People who enjoy playing video games often spend long periods of time at their desks, fully immersed in the gaming experience. In addition to investing in a gaming console or PC, they may also invest in a specialized setup that includes various accessories. As a result of the rapidly rising demand for home gaming consoles, the global gaming accessories market is poised to significantly...