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• Microspheres, spherical micro particles 1 micron to 1,000 microns in diameter, are innovative raw materials with superior functionality that help improve the quality of the final product at a reduced cost.  Microspheres are a growing element in many companies’ tool boxes. The global market for microspheres in 2010 is estimated to be $2 billion and growing at a 5–year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%, reaching global sales of $3.5 billion by 2015.
  
• The global market for superconductivity applications is expected to reach nearly $2 billion in 2010 and nearly $3.4 billion in 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% over the next 5 years.  Superconducting magnets, particularly those used in science, research and technology development, and healthcare applications dominate the market.  However, superconducting electrical equipment is expected to capture nearly 25% of the market by 2015.
  
• The total demand for the North American commercial roofing market is estimated to grow by a 12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in total market value and by an 8.8% CAGR in total market volume. By 2014, it is estimated that the total market value will reach more than $5.8 billion, derived from sales of more than 74.3 million squares of product. As energy costs continue to rise, the ability of roofing materials to reduce utility bills will begin to play a much larger role in helping to calculate the actual cost-effectiveness of the roofing system. The rise in popularity of green building has produced a new demand in the market for a larger variety of recycled roofing materials.

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FOREWORD

Materials research is a major part of any initiative to create products that have cost and performance benefits over existing offerings.

Innovative materials – from concept to implementation – can take decades to develop. A long-term view is essential. Low risk, near-term development will not deliver large benefits. However, small modifications can maintain a leadership position in a maturing market well enough to keep investors satisfied. 

• Powder Metallurgy: Technologies and Global Markets 
• Ceramic Matrix Composites: Technologies and Global Markets 
• Microspheres: Technologies and Global Markets 
• Thick Film Devices, Processes and Applications 
• Superconductors: Technologies and Global Markets 
• Photocatalysts: Technologies and Global Markets  
• Commercial Roofing Materials: The North American Market 

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