2008 Membrane And Separation Technology News Review

April 02, 2009

Wellesley, Mass—A new market news review, 2008 MEMBRANE AND SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY NEWS REVIEW (MST005J) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), provides a comprehensive overview of the global membrane and separation technology industry, offering detailed insight into current and emerging technologies and markets. BCC’s monthly newsletter Membrane and Separation Technology News examines all major market segments within this industry, and provides an analysis of market drivers, major players, patent activity and other key market factors that are influencing or will influence market growth over the next four to 10 years. 

Membranes are essential to a range of applications including potable water, process water, wastewater treatment, power generation, pharmaceuticals production, food and beverage processing, and separations needed for manufacturing chemicals, electronics, fuels, and a range of other products. Primary drivers for membrane sales include consumer demand for higher quality products, increased regulatory pressures, deteriorating natural resources, and the need for environmental and economic sustainability.

The U.S consumes approximately 40% of all the membrane modules produced worldwide. Conventional liquid separations including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, and electrochemical processes such as electrodialysis, accounted for 90% of U.S. demand, or $2.1 billion, in 2008. Gas separations, pervaporation, and some novel processes made up the remaining 10%, or $235.0 million.

Membrane module sales for liquid separations are forecast to increase at a CAGR of 7.7%, while combined sales of products used in gas separation, pervaporation and novel processes are predicted to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% over the survey period.

Membrane & Separation Technology News Review, 2008( MST005J )
Publish Date: Mar 2009    

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