Membrane filtration is an effective way of removing microbial contaminations from water. Membrane filtration not only removes pathogens, such as Cryptosporidium oocysts, but it also has minimal disinfection-by-products. Membrane filtration is widely used for water treatment across various end-use industries.
Membrane Chemicals are Used to Remove Membrane Fouling
One of the key challenges for the membrane filtration process is membrane fouling. Membrane fouling occurs due to the accumulation of dust and other pathogens on the surface of the filter. Membrane fouling not only leads to a decline in the water quality but also decreases the lifetime of the purification system.
Although certain types of membrane fouling can be repaired through hydraulic means, chemical cleaning remains, by far, the most effective method of removing membrane fouling. Chemical cleaning involves using certain chemicals on the membrane filter in order to remove the accumulated constituents.
Demand for Membrane Chemicals from Water-intensive Industries
Water-intensive industries need massive amounts of water on a daily basis to carry out their operations. Due to scarcity of water, these industries incorporate water treatment methods so that wastewater can be recycled and used again for daily operational activities. Water purification systems are employed to treat water and make it fit for use for commercial activities. These water treatment systems need periodic maintenance to remove fouling and scaling and this is where membrane chemicals are widely used. Membrane chemicals enhance the longevity of water treatment systems while increasing their performance.
Membrane chemicals are widely used to treat the below-mentioned membranes:
Outlook on the Global Membrane Chemicals Market
According to the analysis done by Future Market Insights (FMI), the valuation of the global membrane chemicals market was worth US$ 1.01 Bn in 2013. As per FMI’s estimate, the global membrane chemicals market will witness a CAGR of over 8% through 2020.
Global Membrane Chemicals Market: Key Drivers
The key drivers for the growth of the global chemicals membrane market include increasing demand for processed water in end-user industries. Moreover, the focus on maintaining water treatment systems and increasing their life in a cost-effective manner is further expected to boost the global membrane chemicals market.
Global Membrane Chemicals Market: APAC & MEA Key Regions
The growth of the membrane chemicals market will be phenomenal in Asia Pacific (APAC), and Middle East and Africa (MEA). Although North America is currently the largest market for the global membrane chemicals market, according to FMI’s estimate, APAC will become the largest market by 2017. The demand for membrane chemicals from the processed food market in APAC is projected to be the key driver for the stupendous growth in the region.
MEA has high concentration of desalination plants and about 60% of these are RO membrane based. The demand for cleaning RO membrane filters is expected to drive the demand for membrane chemicals in MEA. According to the analysis done by FMI, the membrane chemicals market in MEA will witness a double-digit growth in the next five years.
Global Membrane Chemicals Market: Key Players
The global membrane chemicals market is dominated by organised players; however, local players are also cashing in on the increased demand from end-user industries. The organised players in the global membrane chemicals market are Veolia Water Technologies, Nalco, Kemira Oyj, BWA Water Additives, and Lenntech Water Treatment Solutions. The local players in the global membrane chemicals market include Pall Corporation (USA), Ashland Chemicals (Armenia), Kimberlite Chemicals (India), Huzhou Ochemate Material Technologies (China), and Ahlia Chemicals Co. (Kuwait).
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