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Due to the environmental impacts of fossil fuels, agro-industrial residues have become a viable alternative for a more ecological production of fuels. This research aims to investigate Brazil's participation in the technology developments by using biomass to produce second-generation ethanol. Searches were carried out using technological information contained in patent documents applied worldwide. The results showed an increase in the number of patents applied between 2006 and 2015, but not enough for the sector to reach technological maturity to deal with the great challenges faced by industrial plants on a commercial scale. Public investments have directly impacted the creation of inventions associated with second-generation ethanol. Among the players, Chinese public organizations stand out, as well as North American companies and, to a much less extent, Brazilian universities. Most private companies originated from traditional petrochemical sectors, evidencing a strategic movement of capital already established to meet the growing trends towards biofuels. Despite being the second-largest ethanol producer globally, Brazil has low national technological development. Even though a recent downturn was felt, it is concluded that the sector faces a favorable scenario in the production of biofuels for the coming decades, based on new technological routes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study attempts to examine the comparative advantage of India in various product groups from 2001- at HS 2digit classification to highlight product groups in which the country enjoys a comparative advantage in the world market. In addition, those product groups in which the country has gained or lost comparative advantage in the world market in recent years are measured so that appropriate trade policy can be formulated. Besides, the study examines determinants of export competitiveness of product groups in which India enjoys a comparative advantage with respect to the world. The results indicate that though the country lost comparative advantage in 10 sectors during the analysis period, at the same time, gained an advantage in 11 sectors which is a healthy sign for the economic development of the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Listy Cukrovarnicke a Reparske is the property of VUC Praha a.s. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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Copyright of Listy Cukrovarnicke a Reparske is the property of VUC Praha a.s. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

The garment industry's new drive towards high value added products is prompted by increasing competition from other countries. Current size of apparel industry is 45 Billion US$, which is 40% of the world market, highest amongst the other potential segments. Technical Textiles (18%), Home Textiles (20%). Worldwide chemical consumption in apparel segment is around 60%. Chemicals play a very significant role be it giving a class of touch through the effects colorful prints to soft handle, from easy care to nano finish and so on. Garment Industry is developing textiles with smart functioning using new chemical products to provide extra comfort and increased performance. For example, EASY CARE properties for garments which require minimum ironing and resist soiling and staining, ANTIMICROBIAL finishes for leisure and sportswear to prevent odor problems generated by bacteria and so on. With a shift to consumer centric thinking, trend in the supply chain, wherein it's buyers and retailers with whom the decision making rests, process houses and chemical suppliers are constantly striving to innovate or develop new products/concepts for the market and some of these innovations are discussed in the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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