Forecasting Consumer Values

Abstract

Seeks to highlight the potential role of consumer values as a guiding force to technology. Posits, in order to assess these values, that considering the field of futures research in consumer behaviour is warranted. Discusses several models of futures research advancing the Delphi technique as a most appropriate methodology for predicting the future behaviour and preferences of consumers. Focuses on the notion that consumers' values can play a more prominent role in guiding the use of technology insofar as it relates to the production of consumable goods and services. Contends that the information revealed and examined here is vital for anyone concerned with an integrated approach to futures research, in particular for those organisations concerned in this market.

Electroless Metallization of Glass Surfaces Functionalized by Silanization and Graft Polymerization of Aniline

“…The multilayers could be either interconnected through a loose network structure or intermixed or both. The orientation of the functional groups is generally horizontal, not necessarily planar, on the surface of the substrate . In this work, the silane concentration used (1 vol %) is higher than 0.25 vol %.…”

“…Generally, the thickness of the coupled polysiloxane layer is determined by the concentration of the silane solution. It has been suggested that deposition of silane onto glass from a 0.25 vol % solution could result in about eight molecular layers . The multilayers could be either interconnected through a loose network structure or intermixed or both.…”

“…It is well-known that the molecular assemblies exhibiting novel or enhanced physical properties arise from cooperative phenomena. Among the techniques for self-assembling, silanization has been widely used for the modification of inorganic surfaces .…”