Membranes can be defined as any sheet-like structured materials which act as a selective barrier in a flow/stream of fluids or gas. These can be permeable, very low permeable, and non-permeable in structure, and are composed of ....see more
The medical membranes market is projected to grow from USD 2.13 Billion in 2017 to USD 3.31 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period. Medical membranes are increasingly used in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. In the medical sector, the choice of membranes depends on various factors that include environments of the proposed application, degree of sterility required, chemical compatibility, biocompatibility, and the degree of hydrophobicity.Pall Corporation (US), Asahi Kasei (Japan), 3M (US), Sartorius (Germany), and Merck Millipore (US) are key companies operating in the medical membranes market. Other major manufacturers of medical membranes include GE Healthcare (US), Koch Membrane Systems (US), and W. L. Gore & Associates (US).
The gas separation membranes market is expected to grow from USD 846 million in 2019 to USD 1.1 billion by 2024, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. during the forecast period.The key players in the gas separation membranes market include Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (US), Air Liquide Advanced Separations (France), Ube Industries Ltd. (Japan), Honeywell UOP (US), Fujifilm Manufacturing Europe B.V. (Netherlands), Schlumberger Ltd. (US), DIC Corporation (Japan), Parker Hannifin Corporation (US), Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (US), and Generon IGS, Inc. (US). These players have established a strong foothold in the market by adopting strategies such as expansion, new product launch, investments, joint venture, and acquisition.
The global water filters market is estimated to be USD 10.8 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 14.7 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.3%. The growth in the oil & gas, chemicals & petrochemicals, food & beverages, and pharmaceuticals end use industries is expected to drive the water filters market.Companies such as Eaton Corporation (US), Suez Water Technologies & Solutions (France), Veolia (France), Dow Water & Process Solutions (US), EvoQua Water Technologies (US), Mann-Hummel (Germany), Pall Corporation (US), Pentair PLC (UK), and Lydall Industrial Filtration (US)
The spiral membrane market is projected to grow from USD 5.10 billion in 2018 to USD 8.20 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 10.0% from 2018 to 2023. Spiral membranes are used in a wide range of end-use industries, such as water & wastewater treatment, food & beverages, pharmaceutical & biotechnology, oil & gas, and chemical & petrochemical. They act as a selective barrier, allowing the passage of certain constituents while retaining others. These membranes are mainly termed as filtration elements and are widely used in commercial and industrial applications. With recent developments in spiral membrane materials and increasing demand for the reduction of energy consumption in the chemical processing industry, newer membranes and processes are being developed for new applications.. DowDuPont Inc. (US), Toray Industries, Inc. (US), Hydranautics (US), LG Water Solutions (South Korea), SUEZ Water Technologies and Solutions (France), Merck Group (Germany), Pentair plc (US), Koch Membrane Systems (US), Pall Corporation (US), and Lanxess (Germany) are the key players operating in the spiral membrane market.
The ultrafiltration market is valued at USD 1,064.0 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 2,140.1 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 15.0% from 2018 to 2023. Ultrafiltration are used in a wide range of end-use industries such as chemical & petrochemical, food & beverages, pharmaceutical, water & wastewater treatment, and metal & mining, among others. Ultrafiltration are the materials that act as selective barrier, allow passage of certain constituents while retaining others. These are mainly termed as filtration elements, which are widely used in the commercial and industrial purposes. With the recent developments in UF membrane materials and increasing demand for reduction of energy consumption in the chemical processing industry, newer membranes and processes are being developed for new applications. Some of the key players in the ultrafiltration market are DowDuPont Inc. (US), Hyflux Ltd. (Singapore), Inge GmbH (Germany), Toray Industries, Inc. (US), GE Water & Process Technologies (US), Hydranautics (US), and Pentair plc (US), among others. Partnerships, agreements & collaborations was the major growth strategy adopted by the market players between 2015 and 2018 to enhance their regional footprint and meet the growing demand for ultrafiltration in the emerging economies.
The tubular membranes market in Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems is estimated to be USD 718.7 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 1,056.2 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.0% between 2018 and 2023. Some of the major drivers for the market include growing emphasis on reducing the capital and operating costs of ZLD systems with the use of membranes, and increasing regulations on wastewater discharge from various industries across the world.include Porex Corporation (US), Berghof Membranes (Netherlands), Microdyn-Nadir (Germany), Pentair plc (US), PCI Membranes (UK), Dynatec Systems, Inc. (US), Hyflux Ltd.(Singapore), Spintek Filtration Inc. (US),
The global battery separators market is estimated to reach USD 5.13 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2017 to 2022.Toray Industry (Japan), Asahi Kasei (Japan), SK Innovation (South Korea), Freudenberg (Germany), Entek International (US), W-Scope Industries (Japan), Ube Industries (Japan), Sumitomo Chemical (Japan), Dreamweaver International (US), and Bernard Dumas (France) are the key companies operational in the battery separator market.
The Polyvinylidene Difluoride (PVDF) membrane market is projected to grow from USD 520.0 Million in 2016 to reach USD 798.4 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. Major players such as Arkema (France), Merck (Germany), Koch Membrane Systems (US), Bio-Rad (US), CITIC Envirotech (Singapore), and Thermo Fisher (US) have adopted development strategies, such as expansions, agreements & collaborations, and new product developments to achieve growth in the PVDF membrane market.
The elastomeric membrane market was valued at USD 27.82 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 41.10 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. The key players operating in the elastomeric membrane market are BASF, Sika, Carlisle Companies Inc., SOPREMA, Kemper System, Saint-Gobain, Firestone Building Products Company, Johns Manville, GCP Applied Technologies Inc., and Standard Industries Inc. These companies undertake dynamic business strategies that lead to propelling the growth of the elastomeric membrane market. However the market is restrained due to fluctuating raw material prices.
The advanced composites market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 22.91 Billion in 2017 to USD 38.41 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 10.89% between 2017 and 2022. The growth of the advanced composites market can be attributed to increased use of advanced composites in the aerospace & defense, sporting goods, and transportation industries, as these offer a high strength-to-weight ratio and increased heat resistance. Some of the leading manufacturers of composites include Owen Corning, Solvay SGL Group, Hexcel Corporation, Koninklijke Ten Cate bv, Teijin Limited, Toray Industries, Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Jushi Group, and Gurit, among others. These players have adopted various organic and inorganic strategies to strengthen their foothold in the advanced composites market.
The PTFE membrane market is projected to reach USD 2.32 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2016 to 2021. The PTFE membrane market has witnessed high growth in the recent years, and this growth is projected to continue in the near future, owing to the increase in the demand for PTFE membrane in the medical & pharmaceutical, industrial filtration, water & wastewater treatment applications. Increased regulations related to air and water pollution is also expected to boost the market growth.
The global geomembranes market is projected to reach USD 3.41 Billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2016 to 2021. The geomembranes market has witnessed high growth in the recent years. Geomembranes, due to their functionalities, such as excellent chemical resistance, ability to withstand an elevated temperature range, low permeability, weatherability, UV resistance, and high tear and puncture resistance, are used in a wide range of applications, including waste management, mining, and others.
The liquid applied membrane market is projected to reach USD 20.84 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2016 to 2021. The liquid applied membrane market has witnessed high growth in the recent years, and this growth is projected to continue in the near future owing to the increase in residential housing projects, need for cost effective construction, and the rise in the construction of energy efficient buildings.
The market size of breathable membranes for construction industry is estimated to reach USD 1,617.2 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2016 to 2021. The cost effectiveness of the membrane, increasing demand for timber frame construction industry in European countries, and its excellent UV resistant properties with breathable characteristics over its alternatives such as non-breathable membranes and asphaltic papers are driving the market for breathable membranes.
The market size of Southeast Asia waterproofing systems market is estimated to reach USD 5.35 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 14.52% during the forecast period. The rising demand for waterproofing is backed by the growing building & construction industry in the region, especially in the developing countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. Rapid growth in the construction industry made it the largest contributor to the market in Southeast Asia in 2015.
The high temperature fiber market size, in terms of value, was about USD 5,060.00 Million in 2014 and expected to witness a CAGR of 8.74% between 2015 and 2020. Fibers with operating temperature of 200°C and above are considered as high temperature fibers. High temperature fibers are synthetic fibers that exhibit unique properties, such as high-strength bearing capacity, high thermal resistance, low density, excellent electrical insulation, and so on.
Ceramic membranes have high abrasion resistance and are extremely durable. They are one of the artificial membranes made from inorganic materials such as titania, alumina, zirconia, and others. These materials are chemically, thermally, and mechanically stable and are mostly bio-inert. Thus, they are ideal for many applications in the chemical processing and pharmaceutical industry and in water & wastewater treatment industry. The ceramic membranes market is projected to register a market size of $5.1 Billion by 2020, signifying a firm annualized growth of 11.7% between 2015 and 2020.
The mineral wool market size, by value, is projected to register a CAGR of ~7.0% in the next five years to reach $12.0 billion by 2019. Mineral wool has gained acceptance due to its favorable properties, such as its ability to provide both thermal and acoustic insulation in the residential as well as commercial buildings and also in the industrial applications also. Thus, these fibers effectively address the heat and acoustic insulation requirements in various applications. The report covers the mineral wool market and its trends in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW).