Bisphenol A Market-Global Industry Analysis And Forecast (2023-2029)

Bisphenol A Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.46% during the forecast period and market is projected to reach US$ 32.49 Bn. by 2029.

Bisphenol A Market Definition:

Polycarbonate plastics is an essential intermediate for high-performance polymer plastics are often used to store food and beverages containers like water bottles and other consumer goods. Epoxy resins are used for the coating of metal products, such as water supply lines, food and beverages cans and bottle tops and some Bisphenol A may also be found in composites and dental sealants. The report study has analyzed revenue impact of covid-19 pandemic on the sales revenue of market leaders, market followers and disrupters in the report and same is reflected in our analysis.Bisphenol A MarketTo know about the Research Methodology :- Request Free Sample Report

Bisphenol A Market Dynamics:

The report comprises of worldwide Bisphenol A market presentation in terms of revenue from various segments and detailed evaluation of the trends and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market. These factors involve the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges for the key companies and stakeholders in the industry. The prime factors driving the Bisphenol A market is high-performing materials progressively used in a wide area for industrial applications and potential consumer. Moreover, growing demand for epoxy resins and polycarbonate in various industries such as adhesives, coatings, electrical and electronics, packaging, and other industries, are the major factors driving the bisphenol A (BPA) market. Further, the application of BPA in food and beverage sector is examined to have extended growth dynamically. However, in many counties like the United States, European, Union and Canada, use of BPA has been barred because of growing pressure from the media and public health concern as gradual phasing out of bisphenol-A in food and beverage are inducing health hazards and cancer, emerging to prohibit use in baby feeding bottles and many more, thus, hindering the market growth and the factors majorly restraints the market. Further, the market for Untapped in rotor-blade composites is anticipated to have an opportunity for market growth, over the forecast.

Bisphenol A Market Market Segmentation

The report covers competitive analysis of the Bisphenol A market in geographical and regional segments thereby providing brief insight into a market share at the macro as well as micro levels. Based on the application; Polycarbonate is estimated to have largest ~75% shares in consumption accounting for 6085.5 unit of BPA in 2019 and is estimated to grow at 2,414.7 unit in 2029, Over the forecast period. Extensive application of Polycarbonate in the storage such as baby bottles, food and drink as containers, water bottles, electrical and electronic equipment, sports equipment, and others. Furthermore, increasing demand for dental sealants and composites from medical and dental equipment is likely to exhibit strong demand for polycarbonates in the coming years. Moreover, epoxy resin provides protective liners on the inner side of cans which are used for the packing of foods and beverages to maintain the quality of the food. The superior performance of epoxy resins, in terms of corrosion protection, thermal stability and mechanical strength for industrial applications are projected to replicate demand for BPA and hence driving the market. Automobiles industries and food and drink application dominates the global BPA consumption market and show positive growth in this industry across the globe market. Furthermore, in the automotive industry, polycarbonates are widely used for weight reduction, under-bonnet component energy absorption, and shock absorption for bumpers, restriction of explosion risks in fuel tanks and thus, driving the market and propelling the growth.

 Bisphenol A Market Geographical Analysis

Asia-Pacific is the dominant market with the largest market share of UD$ xx% in 2022 and is predicted to reach US$ xx.x Mn by 2029, growing at a CAGR of xx %. Asia-Pacific is accounted to have 54% share for bisphenol A. BPA market is largely driven by emerging countries such as China, Brazil, and India. In which, China is forecasted to implant a series of new plant installations with capacity expansions for BPA, feedstock phenol and acetone in the coming year. For example, in 2018, KBR US-based Company received a license and engineering (LBED) and an equipment supply agreement from chemicals producer Cangzhou Dahua New Materials (CDNM) to create a new polycarbonate plant in Cangzhou City in China. Moreover, government initiatives and large investments by major companies in R&D and Technological advancement at the global level have also driven the market. North America and Europe is the fastest-growing market and is estimated to grow at CAGR of 4.5% and 4.3% respectively from 2022 to 2029. Further, the existence of major players and well-established infrastructure in the region is driving the market. However, Governments of the European Union and Canada have barred the use of polycarbonate’s products resulting in lowering the demand for BPA.

Competitive Analysis: Global Bisphenol A Market:

The report Bisphenol A Market analysis includes information of detailed analysis leading manufacturers and upcoming trends & challenges that will influence market growth. Further, the adoption of variant strategic business activities such as acquisitions, mergers, etc. are estimated to create productive opportunities for the global market over the forecast period.

Some of the Key Developments in the Market: Mergers & Acquisition –

•  In June 2017, Teijin proclaimed for the forecasting to launch the first-ever polycarbonate-resin pillar-less automotive front window. The usage of polycarbonate resins in front windows of automotive is not permitted because of safety standards. However, high resistance to weather and abrasion, resin will comply with novel Japanese standards. These new portfolio product launches, in turn, upsurge the demand for this resin globaly. •  In 2018, KBR US-based company received a license and engineering (LBED) and an equipment supply agreement from chemicals producer Cangzhou Dahua New Materials (CDNM) to create a new polycarbonate plant in Cangzhou City in China. The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Global Bisphenol A Market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that includes market leaders, followers, and new entrants. PORTER, SVOR, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market has been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analyzed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers. The report also helps in understanding Global Bisphenol A Market dynamics, structure by analyzing the market segments and projects the Global Bisphenol A Market size. Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players By Pathogen Type, price, financial position, Product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Global Bisphenol A Market make the report investor’s guide

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Report Coverage Details
Base Year: 2022 Forecast Period: 2023-2029
Historical Data: 2018 to 2022 Market Size in 2022: US $ 22.39 Bn.
Forecast Period 2023 to 2029 CAGR: 5.46% Market Size in 2029: US $ 32.49 Bn.
Segments Covered: by Application Epoxy resins Polycarbonates Resins Flame retardants Polyacrylat Polyetherimide Polysulfone resins Unsaturated polyester resins Other Applications
by End Use Appliances Eye wear Automotives component Consumer Construction Electrical and Electronics Wind Energy Composites Paint and Coating Green House Others

Bisphenol A Market, by Region

North America (United States, Canada and Mexico) Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria and Rest of Europe) Asia Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Rest of APAC) Middle East and Africa (South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria and Rest of ME&A) South America (Brazil, Argentina Rest of South America)

Bisphenol A Market  Key Players:

1. Covestro AG 2. DowDuPont Inc. 3. Mitsui Chemical Inc. 4. SABIC Innovative Plastics 5. Bayer Material Science 6. Vinmar International 7. Dow Chemical 8. LG Chemical 9. Kumho 10. P&B Chemicals 11. Formosa Plastics 12. Samyang Innochem 13. Teijin 14. Chang Chun Plastics Co Ltd 15. Hexion Inc. 16. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation 17. Nan Ya Plastics Corporation 18. Nippon Steel & Sumikin Chemical Co Ltd 19. Olin Corporation 20. Kingboard Holdings 21. Rhodia Brasil 22. Sunoco Chemicals

Frequently Asked questions

1. What is the market size of the Global Bisphenol A Market in 2022? Ans. The market size Global Bisphenol A Market in 2022 was US$ 22.39 Billion. 2. What are the different segments of the Global Bisphenol A Market? Ans. The Global Bisphenol A Market  is divided into Application and Type. 3. What is the study period of this market? Ans. The Global Bisphenol A Market will be studied from 2022 to 2029. 4. Which region is expected to hold the highest Global Bisphenol A Market share? Ans. The Asia Pacific dominates the market share in the  market. 5. What  is the Forecast Period of Global Bisphenol A Market? Ans. The Forecast Period of the market is 2023-2029 in the market.
1. Bisphenol A Market Introduction 1.1. Study Assumption and Market Definition 1.2. Scope of the Study 1.3. Executive Summary 2. Bisphenol A Market: Dynamics 2.1. Bisphenol A Market Trends by Region 2.1.1. North America Bisphenol A Market Trends 2.1.2. Europe Bisphenol A Market Trends 2.1.3. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Trends 2.1.4. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Trends 2.1.5. South America Bisphenol A Market Trends 2.2. Bisphenol A Market Dynamics by Region 2.2.1. North America 2.2.1.1. North America Bisphenol A Market Drivers 2.2.1.2. North America Bisphenol A Market Restraints 2.2.1.3. North America Bisphenol A Market Opportunities 2.2.1.4. North America Bisphenol A Market Challenges 2.2.2. Europe 2.2.2.1. Europe Bisphenol A Market Drivers 2.2.2.2. Europe Bisphenol A Market Restraints 2.2.2.3. Europe Bisphenol A Market Opportunities 2.2.2.4. Europe Bisphenol A Market Challenges 2.2.3. Asia Pacific 2.2.3.1. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Drivers 2.2.3.2. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Restraints 2.2.3.3. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Opportunities 2.2.3.4. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Challenges 2.2.4. Middle East and Africa 2.2.4.1. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Drivers 2.2.4.2. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Restraints 2.2.4.3. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Opportunities 2.2.4.4. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Challenges 2.2.5. South America 2.2.5.1. South America Bisphenol A Market Drivers 2.2.5.2. South America Bisphenol A Market Restraints 2.2.5.3. South America Bisphenol A Market Opportunities 2.2.5.4. South America Bisphenol A Market Challenges 2.3. PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis 2.4. PESTLE Analysis 2.5. Technology Roadmap 2.6. Regulatory Landscape by Region 2.6.1. North America 2.6.2. Europe 2.6.3. Asia Pacific 2.6.4. Middle East and Africa 2.6.5. South America 2.7. Key Opinion Leader Analysis For Bisphenol A Industry 2.8. Analysis of Government Schemes and Initiatives For Bisphenol A Industry 2.9. Bisphenol A Market Trade Analysis 2.10. The Global Pandemic Impact on Bisphenol A Market 3. Bisphenol A Market: Global Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation by Demand and Supply Side (by Value in USD Million) 2022-2029 3.1. Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 3.1.1. Epoxy resins 3.1.2. Polycarbonates Resins 3.1.3. Flame retardants 3.1.4. Polyacrylat 3.1.5. Polyetherimide 3.1.6. Polysulfone resins 3.1.7. Unsaturated polyester resins 3.1.8. Other Applications 3.2. Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 3.2.1. Appliances 3.2.2. Eye wear 3.2.3. Automotives component 3.2.4. Consumer 3.2.5. Construction 3.2.6. Electrical and Electronics 3.2.7. Wind Energy Composites 3.2.8. Paint and Coating 3.2.9. Others 3.3. Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Region (2022-2029) 3.3.1. North America 3.3.2. Europe 3.3.3. Asia Pacific 3.3.4. Middle East and Africa 3.3.5. South America 4. North America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) 2022-2029 4.1. North America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 4.1.1. Epoxy resins 4.1.2. Polycarbonates Resins 4.1.3. Flame retardants 4.1.4. Polyacrylat 4.1.5. Polyetherimide 4.1.6. Polysulfone resins 4.1.7. Unsaturated polyester resins 4.1.8. Other Applications 4.2. North America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 4.2.1. Appliances 4.2.2. Eye wear 4.2.3. Automotives component 4.2.4. Consumer 4.2.5. Construction 4.2.6. Electrical and Electronics 4.2.7. Wind Energy Composites 4.2.8. Paint and Coating 4.2.9. Others 4.3. North America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 4.3.1. United States 4.3.1.1. United States Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 4.3.1.1.1. Epoxy resins 4.3.1.1.2. Polycarbonates Resins 4.3.1.1.3. Flame retardants 4.3.1.1.4. Polyacrylat 4.3.1.1.5. Polyetherimide 4.3.1.1.6. Polysulfone resins 4.3.1.1.7. Unsaturated polyester resins 4.3.1.1.8. Other Applications 4.3.1.2. United States Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 4.3.1.2.1. Appliances 4.3.1.2.2. Eye wear 4.3.1.2.3. Automotives component 4.3.1.2.4. Consumer 4.3.1.2.5. Construction 4.3.1.2.6. Electrical and Electronics 4.3.1.2.7. Wind Energy Composites 4.3.1.2.8. Paint and Coating 4.3.1.2.9. Others 4.7.2. Canada 4.3.2.1. Canada Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 4.3.2.1.1. Epoxy resins 4.3.2.1.2. Polycarbonates Resins 4.3.2.1.3. Flame retardants 4.3.2.1.4. Polyacrylat 4.3.2.1.5. Polyetherimide 4.3.2.1.6. Polysulfone resins 4.3.2.1.7. Unsaturated polyester resins 4.3.2.1.8. Other Applications 4.3.2.2. Canada Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 4.3.2.2.1. Appliances 4.3.2.2.2. Eye wear 4.3.2.2.3. Automotives component 4.3.2.2.4. Consumer 4.3.2.2.5. Construction 4.3.2.2.6. Electrical and Electronics 4.3.2.2.7. Wind Energy Composites 4.3.2.2.8. Paint and Coating 4.3.2.2.9. Others 4.7.3. Mexico 4.3.3.1. Mexico Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 4.3.3.1.1. Epoxy resins 4.3.3.1.2. Polycarbonates Resins 4.3.3.1.3. Flame retardants 4.3.3.1.4. Polyacrylat 4.3.3.1.5. Polyetherimide 4.3.3.1.6. Polysulfone resins 4.3.3.1.7. Unsaturated polyester resins 4.3.3.1.8. Other Applications 4.3.3.2. Mexico Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 4.3.3.2.1. Appliances 4.3.3.2.2. Eye wear 4.3.3.2.3. Automotives component 4.3.3.2.4. Consumer 4.3.3.2.5. Construction 4.3.3.2.6. Electrical and Electronics 4.3.3.2.7. Wind Energy Composites 4.3.3.2.8. Paint and Coating 4.3.3.2.9. Others 5. Europe Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) 2022-2029 5.1. Europe Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.2. Europe Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 5.3. Europe Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 5.3.1. United Kingdom 5.3.1.1. United Kingdom Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.3.1.2. United Kingdom Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 5.3.2. France 5.3.2.1. France Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.3.2.2. France Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 5.3.3. Germany 5.3.3.1. Germany Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.3.3.2. Germany Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 5.3.4. Italy 5.3.4.1. Italy Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.3.4.2. Italy Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 5.3.5. Spain 5.3.5.1. Spain Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.3.5.2. Spain Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 5.3.6. Sweden 5.3.6.1. Sweden Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.3.6.2. Sweden Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 5.3.7. Austria 5.3.7.1. Austria Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.3.7.2. Austria Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 5.3.8. Rest of Europe 5.3.8.1. Rest of Europe Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.3.8.2. Rest of Europe Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) 2022-2029 6.1. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.2. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.7. Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 6.3.1. China 6.3.1.1. China Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.1.2. China Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.2. S Korea 6.3.2.1. S Korea Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.2.2. S Korea Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.3. Japan 6.3.3.1. Japan Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.3.2. Japan Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.4. India 6.3.4.1. India Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.4.2. India Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.5. Australia 6.3.5.1. Australia Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.5.2. Australia Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.6. Indonesia 6.3.6.1. Indonesia Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.6.2. Indonesia Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.7. Malaysia 6.3.7.1. Malaysia Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.7.2. Malaysia Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.8. Vietnam 6.3.8.1. Vietnam Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.8.2. Vietnam Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.9. Taiwan 6.3.9.1. Taiwan Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.9.2. Taiwan Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 6.3.10. Rest of Asia Pacific 6.3.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 7. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) 2022-2029 7.1. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.2. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 7.7. Middle East and Africa Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 7.7.1. South Africa 7.3.1.1. South Africa Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.3.1.2. South Africa Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 7.7.2. GCC 7.3.2.1. GCC Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.3.2.2. GCC Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 7.7.3. Nigeria 7.3.3.1. Nigeria Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.3.3.2. Nigeria Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 7.3.4. Rest of ME&A 7.3.4.1. Rest of ME&A Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.3.4.2. Rest of ME&A Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 8. South America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) 2022-2029 8.1. South America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.2. South America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 8.7. South America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 8.3.1. Brazil 8.3.1.1. Brazil Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.3.1.2. Brazil Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 8.3.2. Argentina 8.3.2.1. Argentina Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.3.2.2. Argentina Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 8.3.3. Rest Of South America 8.3.3.1. Rest Of South America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.3.3.2. Rest Of South America Bisphenol A Market Size and Forecast, by End Use (2022-2029) 9. Global Bisphenol A Market: Competitive Landscape 9.1. MMR Competition Matrix 9.2. Competitive Landscape 9.3. Key Players Benchmarking 9.3.1. Company Name 9.3.2. Business Segment 9.3.3. End-user Segment 9.3.4. Revenue (2022) 9.3.5. Company Locations 9.4. Leading Bisphenol A Market Companies, by market capitalization 9.5. Market Structure 9.5.1. Market Leaders 9.5.2. Market Followers 9.5.3. Emerging Players 9.6. Mergers and Acquisitions Details 10. Company Profile: Key Players 10.1. Covestro AG 10.1.1. Company Overview 10.1.2. Business Portfolio 10.1.3. Financial Overview 10.1.4. SWOT Analysis 10.1.5. Strategic Analysis 10.1.6. Scale of Operation (small, medium, and large) 10.1.7. Details on Partnership 10.1.8. Regulatory Accreditations and Certifications Received by Them 10.1.9. Awards Received by the Firm 10.1.10. Recent Developments 10.2. DowDuPont Inc. 10.3. Mitsui Chemical Inc. 10.4. SABIC Innovative Plastics 10.5. Bayer Material Science 10.6. Vinmar International 10.7. Dow Chemical 10.8. LG Chemical 10.9. Kumho 10.10. P&B Chemicals 10.11. Formosa Plastics 10.12. Samyang Innochem 10.13. Teijin 10.14. Chang Chun Plastics Co Ltd 10.15. Hexion Inc. 10.16. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation 10.17. Nan Ya Plastics Corporation 10.18. Nippon Steel & Sumikin Chemical Co Ltd 10.19. Olin Corporation 10.20. Kingboard Holdings 10.21. Rhodia Brasil 10.22. Sunoco Chemicals 11. Key Findings 12. Industry Recommendations 13. Bisphenol A Market: Research Methodology 14. Terms and Glossary

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Published Date Aug 2023
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