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Demand is rising for purges supporting high-temperature polymers, faster changeovers and low-VOC production. EVs, electronics, medical molding and Asia-Pacific offer key opportunities.Dublin, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Purging Compound - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Purging Compound Market to Reach 35.43 Kilotons by 2031 as Advanced Polymer Processing Accelerates The global purging

Investing.com -- Evonik Industries AG (ETR:EVKn) has rejected a €10.3 billion ($11.7 billion) takeover proposal from larger German peer BASF SE NA O.N. (ETR:BASFn), according to reporting by the Financial Times, setting the stage for potential friction among shareholders over the valuation of Europe’s embattled chemical sector.

Demand for ultralight, conductive aerographite is rising across aerospace, EV batteries, wearables, sensors and water treatment, aided by scalable, greener production.Dublin, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Aerographite Market - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Aerographite Market to Reach US$7.1 Million by 2030 as Demand Grows Across High-Tech Industries The global aerographite market was valued at US$5.2 million in 2024 and is pr

Demand is rising across solar, wearables, sensors and precision medicine, while nanostructuring and safer, durable materials enable smart coatings and light-powered devices.Dublin, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Photoactive Materials Market - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Photoactive Materials Market to Reach US$1.2 Billion by 2030 as Energy, Healthcare and Sensing Applications Expand The global photoactive materials market was

Delray Beach, FL, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Adhesion Promoter Market is projected to grow from USD 5.97 billion in 2026 to USD 8.32 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 6.9% during 2026–2031. Growth is driven by increasing adoption of lightweight plastics, composites, multi-material structures, EVs, advanced coatings, adhesives, and engineered materials. Get PDF Brochure — Market Data & Segmentation: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=95337354 Key Marke

Demand is rising for tunable microporous materials in carbon capture, clean fuels, purification, drug delivery and advanced manufacturing, driven by sustainability and material innovation.Dublin, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Microporous Materials Market - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Microporous Materials Market to Reach US$7.2 Billion by 2030 The global microporous materials market was valued at US$5.9 billion in 2024 and i

Demand is rising across energy storage, environmental remediation, catalysis and biomedicine, while green synthesis and surface functionalization unlock tailored, scalable applications.Dublin, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Mesoporous Carbons Market - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Mesoporous Carbons Market Forecast to Reach US$5.3 Billion by 2030 The global mesoporous carbons market was valued at US$3.9 billion in 2024 and is p

Electrification, clean energy, smart infrastructure and miniaturized electronics drive demand, while nanotechnology, 3D printing and circular materials unlock new applicationsDublin, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Advanced Functional Materials Market - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global advanced functional materials market was valued at US$106.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$170.5 billion by 2030, expanding at a c

Demand is rising for energy-efficient thermal management in buildings, HVAC, textiles and electronics, driven by encapsulation advances, sustainability goals and emerging-market adoption.Dublin, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Microencapsulated Paraffin Phase Change Materials - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global microencapsulated paraffin phase change materials market was valued at US$278.1 million in 2024 and is projected to rea

Evonik Industries (XTRA:EVK) is back in focus after reports that BASF SE is exploring a potential acquisition, raising fresh questions about portfolio overlap, pricing power and how a combined supplier might reshape ingredient markets. For context, Evonik Industries has seen strong momentum build ahead of the BASF headlines, with a 90-day share price return of 21.06% and a year-to-date share price gain of 45.53%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 40.25% comes after a slightly negative...

BASF launches paper coating dispersions with 20-45% lower carbon footprints, helping customers cut Scope 3.1 emissions without requalification.

Investing.com -- BASF SE NA O.N. (ETR:BASFn) has submitted a takeover proposal to German rival Evonik Industries AG (ETR:EVKn), according to reporting from the Financial Times, marking an ambitious push by the world’s largest chemicals group to consolidate a struggling European sector. The Ludwigshafen-based chemical giant recently approached both Evonik management and its primary shareholder, the RAG-Stiftung foundation, to present the potential combination.

Opportunities lie in high-purity, regenerable and AI-optimized solutions for healthcare packaging, electronics, food logistics, gas processing, emissions control and water treatment.Dublin, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Desiccant & Adsorbent Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The market research report examines the global Desiccant & Adsorbent Market, projected to reach USD 6.36 billion in 2026 and USD 9.34 billion by 2032, expanding at

Opportunities span energy-efficient buildings, cold chains, thermal storage, and electronics and battery cooling, supported by safer materials, advanced encapsulation, and AI optimization.Dublin, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Phase Change Material Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Phase Change Material Market research report examines a sector projected to grow from USD 1.10 billion in 2026 to USD 2.75 billion by 2032, representing

Tesla’s battery cathode plant in Texas is up and running. Battery makers, including Tesla, assemble completed batteries, but they often source cathode material from suppliers in China, Korea, Japan, and elsewhere. Tesla built the plant to improve efficiency, localize supply of key components, and secure its supply chain.

BASFY is evaluating an MDI production complex in Dahej, India, to meet rising regional demand and strengthen its local manufacturing footprint.