Global Silicone Elastomers Market 2017-2021: Increasing Demand for Hip & Knee Implants - Research and Markets

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The global silicone elastomers market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.52% during the period 2017-2021.

The report, Global Silicone Elastomers Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is the antimicrobial silicone elastomers. Antimicrobial silicone elastomers are used on the surfaces to prevent bacterial growth. The growth of microbes will cause a strong odor, discoloration, and the formation of mildew. These antimicrobial silicone elastomers are silver ion-based, thereby making them versatile and adaptable to a wide range of applications. It is widely used in healthcare and medical devices, beverage manufacturing, pet food production, food processing and foodstuff production, and agricultural activities.

According to the report, one of the major drivers for this market is the increasing demand for hip and knee implants. The demand for orthopedic has grown over the last several decades due to increasing aging demographic. The demand is also driving the silicone elastomers market with an increase in awareness among patients about the implant procedure technology. The hip and knee implant is widely popular among patients, especially in the Western countries, who are in demand for a more conservative alternative to total joint replacement.

Key vendors

• KCC
• Momentive
• Shin-Etsu Chemical
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Wacker Chemie

Other prominent vendors

• Bellofram Group of Companies
• CHT
• ContiTech
• ELMET
• MESGO
• Quantum Silicones
• Reiss Manufacturing
• Rogers
• SIGMA Engineering
• Specialty Silicone Products
• Stockwell Elastomerics
• Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group

Key Topics Covered:

Part 01: Executive Summary

Part 02: Scope Of The Report

Part 03: Research Methodology

Part 04: Introduction

Part 05: Market Landscape

Part 06: Market Segmentation By Product Type

Part 07: Market Segmentation By End-User

Part 08: Geographical Segmentation

Part 09: Decision Framework

Part 10: Drivers And Challenges

Part 11: Market Trends

Part 12: Vendor Landscape

Part 13: Key Vendor Analysis

Part 14: Appendix

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