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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Microfiltration Membrane Market is accounted for $1.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $2.23 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period. Membranes with large pore diameters are used in microfiltration, a low-pressure separation technique. Both organic and inorganic materials, such as polymer-based membranes and ceramic or stainless steel, can be used to make microfiltration filters. The biggest open pore widths, ranging from 0.1 to 10m, are found in microfiltration membranes. Large suspended particles like particulates, colloids, bacteria, and lipids can be separated from one another whereas proteins, carbohydrates, salts, and molecules with low molecular weight can pass through.
According to the World Health Organization 3.4 million people, mostly children, die annually from water-related diseases. Growing awareness regarding proper sanitation and hygiene among consumers of the developing region is further anticipated to augment the market growth of membrane separation.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increasing awareness regarding wastewater treatment
The demand for microfiltration membranes in water and wastewater treatment is rising. Microfiltration membranes are required in water and wastewater treatment applications due to the rise in population and industrial development and the resulting increase in water consumption. A further factor driving the microfiltration membranes market is the growing concern over wastewater discharge and the quality of drinking water. The need for potable water will be driven by rising personal care awareness, which will increase the need for microfiltration membranes in water treatment.
Restraint:
Membrane fouling to reduce membrane performance
Membrane fouling, which causes poor feed stream flows through membranes, is the deposition of dissolved particles or substances at pore openings or inside the membrane. In the MLSS, foulants are mostly suspended particles, colloids, and solutes. Fouling is caused by the chemical reactions between foulants and the membrane, which may lower the performance and longevity of the membrane and increase the amount of maintenance needed.
Opportunity:
Increasing demand for water treatment
In emerging nations, the demand for water desalination from seas and oceans is anticipated to rise. One of the most effective desalination methods for saltwater and brackish water is microfiltration. It makes up a sizeable share of all desalination facilities since it uses less energy than methods like electrodialysis and forward osmosis. The rise in demand for potable water in growing nations for drinking, agriculture, and other industries including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and oil & gas is responsible for the surge in demand for microfiltration membranes in water treatment operations.
Threat:
Lifespan and efficiency of membranes
Microfiltration membranes, which are employed in separation processes, have a limited lifespan and must be replaced after 2 to 5 years due to operating issues. The operational effectiveness of microfiltration membranes employed in diverse processes is prone to fouling.
Covid-19 Impact
Numerous companies are leading the charge to tackle the COVID-19 epidemic since it has broken out. The epidemic has impacted the production sector as well as the industrial supply chain. To prevent the spread of disease, governments everywhere have enacted tight lockdown measures. In this turbulent environment, however, rising investments from notable players and other industries have produced growth chances to meet supplier demand. The effect of this pandemic on the microfiltration membrane market will be quantified in this analysis.
The cross-flow segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The cross-flow segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to the quick uptake of this technology in a number of sectors, including the food, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and medical industries. Due to its capacity to remove built-up materials on filter surface and aid in preventing filter fouling, cross-flow filtration is becoming more and more popular in these sectors.
The water treatment segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The water treatment segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the global increase in the need for safe water for domestic, commercial, and industrial uses as well as the growing scarcity of useable water. Additionally, the growing worry over water scarcity is anticipated to push governments all over the world to implement stricter waste water treatment regulations. As a result, it is anticipated that these variables will increase demand for microfiltration membranes in the future for use in industrial wastewater treatment.
Region with highest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the demand for wastewater treatment facilities and microfiltration membranes is rising as a result of urbanisation, rising population, and rapid industrial and infrastructure development. The need for microfiltration membranes in the Asia Pacific area is also anticipated to rise as a result of the implementation of numerous initiatives, laws, and regulations by governmental organisations, such as environmental protection laws to conserve natural water resources and sanitation management.
Region with highest CAGR:
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to population density and rising domestic waste, water and wastewater treatment plants have been adopted more frequently in the country's coastal regions. Plants use low-pressure membranes to effectively remove particles and perform physical disinfection, which contributes to good wastewater effluent quality. Then, this water can be appropriately used for both direct and indirect potable reuse. Pressure membrane process demand has increased in the nation as a result of technical breakthroughs and specialised applications.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Microfiltration Membrane Market include CITIC Envirotech Ltd, Lydall, Inc., Pall Corporation (Sub. Of Danaher), Alfa Laval AB, GEA Group AG, Parker Hannifin Corporation, 3M, Koch Membrane Systems Inc., Synder Filtration, Inc., SUEZ, Koch Separation Solutions, Repligen Corporation, H2O Innovation Inc.
Key Developments:
In January 2022, SUEZ - Water Technologies & Solutions acquired Sentinel Monitoring Systems, a real-time microbial monitoring company. Sentinel Monitoring Systems develops products that provide real-time and near-real-time solutions for monitoring the effectiveness of microbial control within life sciences ultrapure water and manufacturing processes.
In November 2021, H2O Innovation Inc. announced recently that it had been able to complete a plant retrofit for a client located in Iowa, United States. The Corporation has demonstrated its technical expertise and market access essential to providing a direct replacement solution with this first-of-its-kind project in North America. Through the experience gained from this project, H2O Innovation will be well-positioned to meet future market demands.
In April 2021, Koch Separation Solutions developed INDU-COR HD (High Density) – an enhanced technology for the treatment of various industrial waste streams, as a part of its tubular membrane product line. It provides a higher packing density of up to 300%, making cross flow filtration more economical while taking up less space.
Types Covered:
• Polysulfones
• Fluorinated Polymers
• Cellulosis
• Ceramic
• Polypropylene
• Metals & Alloys
• Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
• Polyimide
• Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)
• Other Types
Filtration Modes Covered:
• Direct Flow
• Cross Flow
Materials Covered:
• Organic
• Inorganic
• Other Materials
Configurations Covered:
• Building Hollow Fiber
• Tubular
• Flat Sheet
Applications Covered:
• Biopharmaceutical Processing
• Water Treatment
• Chemical
• Food & beverage
• Hospitals & Laboratories
• Other Applications
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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