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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Einav Yarden, piano Friday, November 30, 2018 - 7:30 PM

American Philosophical Society

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I’m hopeful that the problem may lie in the hormones, having already been afflicted by menopausal symptoms at the ripe age of 22, far to early.

Advanced Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are substances that, at the phase change temperature, transform from a solid to a liquid or vice versa. These materials are capable of storing and releasing heat energy through the process of melting and solidification. Advanced PCMs are available in both organic and inorganic forms and are manufactured from speciality compounds such as paraffin, stearic acid, and others.

PCMs are used in various applications, including building and construction, HVAC, consumer goods, electronics, and transportation, among others, to store and release thermal energy. Hence, the construction industry is increasingly focused on energy-efficient building design, which is driving demand for PCMs in insulation and HVAC applications.

Additionally, the development of new and advanced PCMs with improved thermal storage capacity, faster melting and solidification times, and lower cost is expected to drive market growth. Furthermore, the expanding use of PCMs in various industries such as consumer goods, electronics, and transportation is expected to boost the growth of the market.

Cold Chain Technologies, Inc., Croda International Plc., Microtek Laboratories Inc., Sasol Limited, PureTemp LLC, Henkel AG & Company KGAA, Cryopak, BASF SE, CIAT Group, and Honeywell Electronic Materials Inc., are a few of the industry participants active in the global advanced PCM market. To maintain their dominance in the international industry, these major market players are implementing a number of initiatives, including product launches.

Various government regulations and incentives promoting energy-efficient buildings and sustainable solutions are expected to drive market growth in the coming years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Advanced Phase Change Materials (PCMs) market in several ways:

The pandemic has disrupted the supply chain of PCMs, leading to delays in production and delivery of raw materials and finished products.

The pandemic has led to a slowdown in construction activities, affecting the demand for PCMs in the building and construction industry.

Economic slowdown: The pandemic has led to an economic slowdown, affecting the demand for PCMs in various applications, including consumer goods and electronics.

Apart from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Advanced Phase Change Materials market faces several other challenges. For instance, PCMs are derived from specialty chemicals, which are often in short supply, affecting the production of PCMs. Also, the cost of PCMs is still higher compared to traditional insulation materials, making it a challenge to compete with traditional solutions in cost-sensitive applications. The industry faces competition from alternative technologies, such as vacuum insulation panels, aerogels, and reflective insulation materials.

The Advanced Phase Change Materials (PCMs) market can be segmented based on types, applications and geography:

Material type: Including organic and inorganic materials.

Application: Including building and construction, HVAC, consumer goods, electronics, and transportation, among others.

Geography: Including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

Understanding the demand for PCMs in various applications and geographies, as well as the industry's competitive environment, is made easier by segmenting the market based on these variables.

The market in North America is driven by the presence of major players in the building and construction, HVAC, and consumer goods industries, among others. Europe is expected to show significant growth in the PCMs market, driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient building solutions and the presence of leading players in the region. The Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market for PCMs, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable solutions in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Furthermore, The Middle East and Africa region is expected to show moderate growth in the PCMs market, driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient building solutions in countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, and South Africa. Again, Latin America region is expected to show steady growth in the PCMs market, driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient building solutions in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.