The U.S. market for reagents used in chromatography was worth $2.9 billion in 2007. It is expected to reach $5.2 billion by 2012 for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of reagents used for various chromatography techniques including gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, affinity, size exclusion and ion exchange chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis
• The current U.S. market status for reagents used in different types of chromatography techniques, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Technological issues including the latest trends and a thorough patent analysis
• Discussion of environmental, regulatory and public policy issues that affect reagents for chromatography
• Company profiles.

The global market for electrophoresis technology increased from $1.2 billion in 2007 to an estimated $1.3 billion by the end of 2008. It should reach $1.6 billion by 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of electrophoresis techniques and technologies used in academia, government research laboratories, and the biopharmaceutical, environmental, chemical, forensics and food industries
• The current market status for electrophoresis technology, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Technological issues including the latest trends and a thorough patent analysis
• Examination of the impact of lab-on-a-chip electrophoresis on the overall capillary electrophoresis technology segment
• Company profiles.

The global market for seawater and brackish water desalination plants increased from $1.7 billion in 2005 to $1.9 billion in 2007. It should reach $3.6 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various desalination methods including multistage flash distillation, multi-effect distillation, vapor compression, reverse osmosis and nanofiltration
• The current market status of seawater and brackish water desalination plants, trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Discussion of novel desalination methods including freezing, gas hydrate formation, membrane distillation and capacitive deionization
• Analysis of the seawater and brackish water desalination plants industry on a worldwide basis, both from a market and application perspective
• Information about major and minor companies working on seawater and brackish water desalination plants.

The global market for nanofiltration membranes increased from $89.1 million in 2006 to an estimated $97.5 million by the end of 2007. It should reach $310.5 million by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.1%. This report:

• Projects global market opportunities for nanofiltration through the year 2012.
• Analyzes markets for applications in food, textiles, caustic cleaning solutions, recycling of acid solutions, water treatment and processing, antibiotics and many other key market segments.
• Profiles the important manufacturers, discusses key technologies and documents key factors driving demand trends.
• Includes government regulations, industry structure, major companies and market shares, trends in price and price/performance.
• Analysis patents, provides R&D update and complete company profiles.

The expenditures for municipal water and wastewater applications were $8,066 million in 2005, $9,575 million in 2006, and $11,290 million in 2007. They are expected to grow at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.2% and reach $39,709 million by 2012. This report:

• Projects global opportunities and export markets for U.S. water technologies and forecasts trends and revenues in these markets through the year 2012.
• Analyzes markets for process equipment: separation, mixing, destruction, chemical feed equipment, water and wastewater treatment, etc.; delivery equipment: pumps, pumping equipment, industrial valves, etc.; chemicals: activated carbon, aluminum sulfate, calcium hydroxide and specialty chemicals, such as certain polymeric materials used in filtration devices; instrumentation: process control instruments, analytical instruments, and on-line analyzers; engineering services for water and wastewater treatment projects and many other key market segments.
• Covers the important manufacturers, technologies and key factors driving demand trends.
• Includes both developed and developing countries.
• Includes government regulations, industry structure, major companies and market shares, trends in price and price/performance.
• Evaluates patents, provides R&D update and complete company profiles.

The medical membrane device market, including dialyzers, blood oxygenators, IV filters and blood/apheresis filters, is valued at nearly $1.8 billion in 2007 and is increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% to reach $ 2.3 billion in 2012. This report contains:

• Industry structure covering, membrane device manufacturers, technology companies, distribution channels, and customers
• Company profiles
• Medical membrane device technology
• Patent analysis
• History, overview, company sales and five-year market forecasts for the following five product areas: hemodialyzers, blood oxygenators, IV filters, diagnostic devices and blood microfilters

The total U.S. market value for ultrafiltration membranes was worth $579 million in 2005 and $635 million in 2006. At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%, this market will reach $908 million by 2011. This report contains:

• Examination of the market for ultrafiltration as reflected by the major applications of the technology: food and beverage processing, biopharmaceuticals manufacture, hemodialysis, potable water production, wastewater treatment and industrial processes
• Five-year market forecasts and projections of the total U.S. market for activity and value, through 2011
• Important sections on industry structure, membrane applications and trends, pricing considerations, R&D, and government regulations
• A patent analysis of the most important technological advancements in the past several years
• Company profiles of all the major players in the U.S. market today.

The U.S. market for protein separation systems is estimated to be valued at almost $3.0 billion in the base year, 2006. This market is expected to grow with an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 11.1% and cross the $5.0 billion by the year 2011. This report contains:

• The U.S. market for separation systems of commercial biotechnology broken down into five segments: liquid chromatography, centrifugation, membrane filtration, electrophoresis and niche separations
• Market trends, historical data, and five-year projections to 2011
• A discussion and review of important technology and the latest technological advancements in the industry
• Lists and analysis of important and upcoming patents
• Profiles for the top players within the industry.

The North American market for nonwoven filter media was worth $588 million in 2005 and will be $617 million by the end of 2006. In 2007 this figure will grow to approximately $639 million and at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 4.4% will reach $792 million by 2012. This report contains:

• The business, economic, and technological aspects of the North American nonwoven filter materials market, covered in an industry overview
• Commercial applications, including water, HVAC, transport, food, manufacturing, healthcare, petroleum and high technology
• Five-year forecasts of the North American market through 2012, based on historical and current data and the driving forces behind the market
• A specific discussion of the international aspects of the nonwoven filter materials market
• A review of important technology, upcoming advances, and a detailed patent analysis
• Lists and profiles of the major players in the industry.

The U.S. market for the advanced drinking water technologies: membrane filtration, ozone disinfection, UV irradiation and novel oxidation processes is estimated at about $1.3 billion in 2006, and is growing at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 10.7%, to reach more than $2.1 billion in 2011. This report contains:

• A thorough examination of the market for four categories of advanced municipal water treatment: membrane filtration, ultraviolet irradiation, ozone disinfection and some novel advanced oxidation processes
• Five-year projections are provided for United States market activity and value through 2011
• A detailed overview that describes the industry, including definitions and past trends
• A technology overview that includes a detailed patent analysis
• Profiles of the major companies in the industry.

BCC projects that sales of controlled release materials will be $553.25 million in 2006, and will rise to $572.80 in 2007. Over the course of the 5-year forecast period, sales will increase at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 6.6%, reaching $787.46 million in 2012. This report contains:

• The basic controlled release technologies used in non-medical markets
• A detailed description of global forces shaping future markets for controlled release products
• Projections for the 2006 U.S. and global material sales in 22 market segments
• Forecasts 2007 to 2012 U.S. and global material demand in each segment
• Key patents for methods and materials that impart controlled release
• Profiles of the major controlled release technology developers.

Worth an estimated market value of $185 million in 2006, membrane sales to food and beverage processors is forecast to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of about 4.6% during the next 5 years, reaching $230 million. This report:

• Provides a detailed overview of membrane technology for food processing and analyzes applications of membrane technology in nine different fields of food processing
• Offers a detailed analysis of the U.S. market, with data forecasted to 2011 and historical data from 1990
• Contains background on typical regulation and sanitation restrictions and estimates future strictures on the market
• Gives an extensive patent analysis
• Details the top companies in the U.S. membrane food processing market.

The global market for microfiltration (MF) membranes used in liquid separations is estimated at $792 million in 2005, rising at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 9.4% through the forecast period, to more than $1.2 billion. This report contains:

• The market for microfiltrations as reflected by the major applications of the technology: food and beverage processing, biopharmaceuticals manufacture, potable water production, wastewater treatment, industrial processes, and semiconductor fabrication
• Five-year projections of market activity and value
• Examination of the industry structure, membrane applications and trends, pricing considerations, R&D, government regulations, company profiles, and competitive technologies
• The global market for MF as applied to liquid separations.

The total value of the U.S. water recycling and reuse industry was $2.2 billion in 2005. By 2010 total market revenue will reach $3.3 billion, at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 8.8%. The report contains:

• The 13 most prevalent recycling and reuse technologies in the U.S. market as well as the markets and applications those technologies serve.
• A detailed look at the factors that will drive the growth of the recycling and reuse market, as well as sources of project funding and regulation requirements.
• Market sizes and five-year forecasts covering the technologies and applications.
• A breakdown of the industry structure as well as profiles for the top companies in the market.
• An in-depth discussion of global markets for water recycling and reuse.
• A patent analysis.

Valued at an estimated $216.6 million in 2005, the global MBR market is rising at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 10.9% and is expected to approach $363 million in 2010. The report contains:

• An overview of the membrane and biological components of MBRs
• Examination of system configurations, typical MBR performance, cost analyses and system applications
• Examination of companies active in the market and their market shares
• Analysis of the industry's structure
• Quantitative evaluations for the major market segments, historically and with forecasts to 2010
• Identification of the global scope of the market within four major geographical regions
• Discussion of regional economics, water needs, MBR experience and proposed projects.

The worldwide market for electronic waste will rise at an average annual growth rate of 8.8% from $7.2 billion in 2004 to $11 billion in 2009. The report contains:

• A thorough discussion of technological issues including the latest trends
• A review of influential factors such as research and development, funding and deployment limitations
• Analysis of the markets for E-waste materials including plastics, metals and glass by market share and recycling methodologies
• Revenue growth forecasts through 2009 by application, including computers, peripherals, displays, network equipment, office equipment, entertainment systems, communications equipment and medical devices
• Market analysis by region: North America, Europe, Asia and other international markets
• A patent analysis tracking current and emerging research and development trends
• A detailed discussion of global regulatory developments
• Profiles of companies in the global electronic waste industry.

The 2005 global market for RO membranes and system components is estimated at $1.9 billion and is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate of 10.3% to more than $3 billion in 2010. The report contains:

• An overview of reverse osmosis (RO) systems and the water treatment industry itself
• Analysis of the markets for RO components including pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, the RO membranes themselves and ancillary elements such as skids, valves and gauges
• Evaluation of the needs of 28 countries in four global regions
• Forecasts for the worldwide RO market centered on purified water produced for municipal, industrial, military and agriculture/ environmental markets through 2010
• Analysis of important technology trends
• Profiles of major market players.

The combined U.S. market for membranes used in separations and non separating applications was estimated at $5 billion dollars in 2004 and, rising at average annual growth rate of 6.6%, is expected to reach $6.9 billion in 2009. The report contains:

• A comparative analysis of separation types, including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, electrochemical processes, gas separation and pervaporation
• Analysis of the markets for applications in healthcare, pharma, water and wastewater, power, semiconductors, foods and beverages and other industries
• Evaluation of the market for microporous and semipermeable membranes for performance textiles, diapers, battery separators and drug delivery
• Evaluation of two novel membrane types: gas transfer and liquid membranes
• Market forecasts through 2009
• Discussion and analysis of the industry structure with company profiles, technological trends, pricing, R&D and government regulations.

The market for membrane technology used in biopharmaceutical discovery, development and commercial production, estimated at $740 million dollars in 2004, is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 10.7% to $1.23 billion in 2009. The report contains:

• An overview and history of the industry
• In-depth analysis of the markets for membrane technology vital to bringing drug products to market including:
        - gene and protein analysis
        - drug candidate screening
        - laboratory separations and water treatment
        - cell culture
        - virus removal
        - drug production
• Five-year projections through 2009 for market activity and value
• Industry structure, technological trends, pricing considerations, R&D, government regulations, company profiles and competitive technologies.

The U.S. market for advanced water treatments for power producers is estimated at $487 million in 2003. Rising at an average annual growth rate of 8.3%, sales are expected to reach $726 million by 2008. The report contains:

• Analysis of the market for four categories of water treatment:
       - Membrane filtration
       - Ion exchange
       - Electrodeionization, combining ion exchange and membranes
       - Emerging novel methods such as ozone and ultraviolet light
• Five-year projections, through 2008, for market activity and value
• Coverage of industry structure, technological trends, pricing considerations, R&D, government regulations, company profiles and competitive technologies.

The U.S. market for advanced drinking water technologies is estimated at $1.3 billion in 2003 and is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 12.3% to $2.4 billion in 2008. This report provides coverage of:

• The U.S. market for four categories of advanced municipal water treatment: membrane filtration, ultraviolet irradiation, ozone disinfection and some novel advanced oxidation processes
• Market activity and value, including five-year projections
• Industry structure, technological trends, pricing considerations, R&D and government regulations
• Company profiles and competitive technologies
• Global activities where appropriate.

The development of new niche markets, the push by clinical testing and increased demands for routine environmental testing will spur growth in the chromatography market. This study encompasses the following:

• Major types of chromatography
• Reagents used in each technology
• Current and future market share and growth of chromatography types and reagents from 2002 to 2007
• Technological issues, including the latest trends (e.g., liquid chromatography- mass spectroscopy
• Worldwide analysis of reagent manufacturing and use, along with industry leaders
• GLP, government and FDA regulations.

The market for ultrafiltration will rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 9.7% from $458 million in 2002 to $727 million in 2007. This analysis provides coverage of the major applications of the technology:

• food and beverage processing
• biopharmaceuticals manufacture
• hemodialysis
• potable water production
• wastewater treatment
• industrial processes
• semiconductor fabrication.
  The report also covers:
• industry structure and major company profiles
• pricing considerations and competitive technologies
• R&D and government regulations
• five-year projections for market activity and value.

Source reduction and pollution prevention strategies have decreased the absolute volume of hazardous wastes generated during the past decade. A large volume of hazardous wastes, however, still exists at industrial sites and other facilities. The continual generation of industrial wastes, requires safe and cost-effective transportation, handling, storage, processing, treatment, and disposal. In this comprehensive report, diverse segments such as recycling and recovery, treatment and disposal are analyzed in detail, as are technology developments, market conditions and opportunities and five-year forecasts. The role of biotechnology and other new treatment and disposal technologies are reviewed in this comprehensive report. This BCC study analyzes the current North America market in detail and identifies the most promising market opportunities for the next five years. Western European and Japanese markets are covered as well. In light of recent world events, special emphasis is also placed on the role of site and logistical security and potential new requirements that will emerge, fostering new investment.

Total U.S. sales of water treatment systems for bottled water, ice making and point-of-use markets was estimated to be nearly $1.5 billion in 2001. Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 8.7%, this market is expected to reach $2.25 billion in 2006. This report provides coverage of:

• Specific water treatment markets including residential softening and drinking water, bottled water and packaged ice industries
• Water treatment technology
• Water treatment companies
• Product market and end-use market forecasts
• The role of water treatment authorities.

The worldwide market for advanced wastewater systems is valued at $3.54 billion in 2001. Rising at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 5.5%, this market is expected to exceed $4.6 billion in 2006. This report provides coverage of:

• Categories of pollutants from heavy metals and organic chemicals to oils, greases and medical wastes
• Advanced wastewater treatment systems including sorption, membrane, electrical and advanced biological technologies
• Novel emerging treatments such as photocatalysis
• Recent patents and research within each area
• Major market segments, historically and with forecasts through 2006
• Companies involved in the materials and design of advanced wastewater treatment systems.

China's government recognizes that severely worsening environmental conditions are impeding economic development and creating significant health problems. Accordingly, government investment has started to increase relatively rapidly and many preferential policies have been issued that promote the rapid expansion of the various segments of the environmental control and mitigation industries. Due to its low technology and industrialization level and shortage of capital, China encourages foreign players to enter this industry. This technical/marketing report analyzes the prospects for sale of environmental mitigation equipment, industry background, structure and leaders, policy and regulation, technology and equipment/products, end user requirements, international cooperation, etc. Among the market segments covered are: industrial wastewater treatment, urban wastewater treatment, SO₂/NO_x capture, dust control, vehicle emission control, urban garbage treatment; and others. Market projections are provided for the period 2001 through 2006.

Essential and sometimes indispensable for patient care, the most commonly used medical membrane devices are hemodialyzers, blood oxygenators, leukofilters, IV filters, apheresis filters and diagnostic assays. The U.S. market for the devices is worth $1.7 billion and has an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. Established and newly emerging products will likely generate valuable business opportunities for the future, but there are also market segments in decline. This BCC opportunity report provides in-depth information on the various device types, estimating market size and rate of growth over the next five years. Technological trends and competitive products are investigated and analyzed. Profiles of industry players are provided as well.

It is clear that the global impact of the ever-declining quality of the earth's water supply has alarming implications for the future of populations everywhere. Successful efforts to meet this growing threat depend on effective means of producing usable water from otherwise unusable sources. This technical/marketing report examines reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment systems and their components. RO systems have in recent years emerged as a generally effective solution to transforming otherwise unusable water sources into water products suitable for pressure vessels/housings, and for the RO membranes. Technology problems and solutions are described, including those employed in both civilian/industrial and military applications.

The demand for the use of membranes in a variety of applications, particularly for large-scale industrial processes, continues to increase. Membranes and devices are expected to overcome shortcomings, such as flux, fouling, and scalability. This BCC opportunity report presents a detailed view of market size, growth and trends for these emerging technologies. Different types of membranes and their applications are identified, and the market size for each application is estimated for the next 5 years. Significant technological trends and developments in materials and applications are identified and analyzed. Profiles of the major industry players are included. The report provides in-depth information on the membrane business including forecasts and significant trends. This study can assist clients in strategic planning; acquisition analysis; technology analysis; commercial development of new products; and analysis of competitors' strategies, strengths, weaknesses, pricing, market share and profitability.

Separation science, at any particular time, includes a number of novel technologies, each in a unique phase of development. Among these separation techniques are moving membrane systems, chromatography, magnetic separations, electrically driven systems, and liquid membrane systems. Advanced Novel Separations presents a detailed view of market size, growth, and trends for these emerging technologies. Major products and applications are identified, and the market size for each product line and application is estimated for the next five years. Significant technological trends and developments in materials and applications are identified and analyzed. International aspects of the various novel separation techniques and applications are discussed, and the structure of the industry is addressed. Profiles of the major industry players are included. This BCC business opportunity report provides in-depth information and state-of-the-art technological evaluations for decision making by those involved in, or considering becoming involved in, various advanced novel separation techniques. This study can assist clients in strategic planning, acquisition analysis, technology analysis, commercial development of new products, and analysis of competitors' strategies, strengths, weaknesses, pricing, market share, and profitability.

Demand and technology drive an ever-expanding market for semi-permeable membranes used for non-separating applications. The field of pharmaceutical delivery is undergoing a revolution, as researchers find a wider circle of applications for trans-dermal patches.  Medicine is also expanding membrane use to surgical disposable such as gloves, aprons and other applications. At the same time, the use of resorbable polymers to create artificial human skin has transformed the technology and market of severe burn treatment.  Similarly, the development and spread of DNA identification and analysis has spurred opportunities for membrane makers producing gene-mapping media from polymer chemistry. Long established and much mature, the clothing market for fabrics integrating waterproof, yet breathable Gore-Tex continues to expand. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the pertinent technical and economic drivers for the diverse non-separating membrane markets as well as forecasting growth of the industry sectors. Those aspects are detailed with important statistical and analytical information on markets, applications, industry structure and dynamics, along with technological developments.