Microfiltration Membranes: Their Importance in Water Treatment

Microfiltration uses membranes with highly open pore architectures and is a low pressure separation technique. Both organic and inorganic materials, including ceramic or stainless steel, can be used to create microfiltration filters, such as polymer-based membranes. Microfiltration membranes are porous, thin membranes that are used to separate particles from liquids or gases. Water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, bioprocessing, and industrial processes are all examples of where they are used. Microfiltration membranes are used in membrane bioreactors, ultrafiltration systems, and other processes to remove particles ranging in size from 0.1 to 10 microns. The need for improved water, air, and food quality, as well as more efficient, cost-effective processes, is driving up demand for microfiltration membranes. The global microfiltration membranes market size is projected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2027 from USD 1.2 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period.

The key players in the microfiltration membranes market include SUEZ (France), Merck KGaA (Germany), Sartorius AG (Germany), Kovalus Separation Solutions (US), Hydranautics - A Nitto Group Company (US), Pall Corporation (US), 3M 公司 (US), 奔泰 (UK), 旭化成 (Japan), Toray Industries, Inc. Inc. (Japan) and others.

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SUEZ was the largest player in the microfiltration membranes market in 2021. The company has a broad product portfolio for microfiltration membranes market to a wide range of end users. The company has design and manufacturing expertise to develop innovative products in the water management and water treatment sector. SUEZ has a strong global presence across regions including Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, South America, and Middle East & Africa. SUEZ is focusing on increasing its market share by adopting several organic and inorganic strategies, such as product development, investment & expansion, agreement, merger, and acquisition, to expand its customer base in developing countries and enhance its competitiveness. For instance, in October 2019, SUEZ planned to expand its manufacturing capacity for membranes. This move will help the company address the growing demand for membrane technologies in the water sector. The company acquired GE Water & Process Technologies in 2017, which has further strengthened its global footprint.

Merck KGaA is another leading player in the microfiltration membranes market. The company provides membrane solutions, including microfiltration membranes, through its life science business segment. The company focuses on R&D to develop innovative products. The company adopts organic strategies such as investments and expansions to strengthen its presence. For instance, in October 2020, it announced to increase the production capacity of Millipore Express membranes. This move will help the company meet the increasing demand in the growing biopharmaceutical market.

"Based on type, fluorinated polymers segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment"

Fluorinated polymers segment is the largest in the market. This segment includes materials such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PVDF is the most commonly used material to construct microfiltration membranes. PVDF offers excellent chemical resistance, high hydrophobicity, mechanical strength, and good processability. PVDF membranes exhibit the highest chemical and chlorine durability among commercialized membranes.

"Based on filtration mode, cross flow filtration mode segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing"

Cross flow filtration mode segment is the largest in the market. Cross flow filtration is a configuration in which the feed to be filtered is continuously recirculated tangentially to a filtration membrane surface. Thus, membranes with cross flow filtration mode reduce the chances of fouling on the membrane performance, which increases the performance of membranes.

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"Based on application, water treatment is estimated to be the fastest-growing application"

Water treatment is estimated to be the largest and fastest-growing application of microfiltration membranes. Microfiltration membranes are widely used in water & wastewater treatment applications owing to their superior properties, such as high durability and strength, water permeability, and heat and chemical resistance. The growing demand for clean water, environmental concerns, and stringent government regulations for water quality have led to increased consumption of microfiltration membranes in the water treatment applications.

"Asia Pacific is projected to grow the fastest region"

Asia Pacific is projected to be largest market for microfiltration membranes between 2022 and 2027. Rising population, urbanization, and rapid industrial and infrastructural development are increasing the demand for wastewater treatment plants and microfiltration membranes. Additionally, the introduction of various initiatives, laws, and regulations by government bodies such as environmental protection laws to conserve natural water resources sanitation management are expected to increase the demand of microfiltration membranes in the Asia Pacific region.

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