Gas Separation Membranes Market

Gas Separation Membranes: Introduction

• Gas separation is the separation of gaseous components. This is achieved by using the selective properties of membranes. Porous and dense membranes can be used as selective gas separation barriers.
• Gas separation processes play a crucial role in many industrial applications and plants. Gas separation with membranes is a potential alternative to conventional gas separation processes such as absorption, adsorption, and distillation.
• Demand for gas separation membranes has been rising significantly, owing to the consumers shift toward organic and ecofriendly fuels
•  Rise in demand for biogas in developing countries, especially in Asia and Latin America, and cost-effectiveness of membrane separation are factors that are boosting the market. However, presence of strict government rules on the plasticization of polymeric membranes is expected to hamper the market in the next few years.

Key Drivers and Restraints of Global Gas Separation Membranes Market

• The global gas separation membranes market has been witnessing high investments in research and development activities. The presence of local and international players in large numbers intensifies competition. This, in turn, is driving the market .
• Increase in implementation of stringent regulations to control carbon emission is also augmenting the market
• The pressure swing adsorption technology is less sensitive and more reliable in harsh environments than the membrane separation technology. High purity of 99.5%–99.9% is obtained by pressure swing adsorption technology, whereas membranes are restricted to less than 95%. The lifespan of pressure swing adsorption technology is much higher than that of the membrane separation technology. These technical disadvantages are hampering the gas separation membranes market.

Gas Separation Membranes: Type Segment

• Based on type, the gas separation membranes market can be segmented into polyimide & polyaramide, polysulfone, cellulose acetate, and others.
• Polyimide & polyaramide is the largest as well as the fastest-growing type of gas separation membrane owing to its superior selectivity & permeability, high chemical & thermal stability, mechanical strength, and good film forming properties
• The polysulfone segment is expected to expand at a steady pace owing to its thermal stability and availability

COVID-19 Impact on Gas Separation Membranes Market

• Since the beginning of 2020, the global economy ha been experiencing downturn due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 is anticipated to significantly affect the production and distribution of gas separation membranes.
• Governments of several countries have imposed strict lockdowns to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many manufacturing companies are either shut down or running low on production capacity.
• Decrease in industrial activities due to the pandemic has been adversely impacting the global gas separation membranes market

Asia Pacific Holds Major Share of Gas Separation Membranes Market

• In terms of region, the global gas separation membranes market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
• Asia Pacific is the major region of the global gas separation membranes market. The market in the region is estimated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period.
• Increase in application of gas separation membranes in carbon dioxide removal is also boosting the gas separation membranes market in Asia Pacific. Rise in population and expansion of end-use industries are driving the market in the region.
• Rise in demand for sanitization and high growth and innovation in gas separation membranes are expected to boost the market in Middle East & Africa

Key Manufacturers Operating in Global Gas Separation Membranes Market

The global gas separation membranes market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the global gas separation membranes market include:

• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc
• Honeywell UOP
• Air Liquide Advanced Separations
• DIC Corp.
• Membrane Technology and Research Inc. .
• Parker Hannifin Corporation
• Schlumberger Ltd.
• Fujifilm Manufacturing Europe B.V.
• Ube Industries Ltd.

Global Gas Separation Membranes Market: Research Scope

Global Gas Separation Membranes Market, by Type

• Polyimide & Polyaramide
• Polysulfone
• Cellulose Acetate
• Others

Global Gas Separation Membranes Market, by Application

• Nitrogen Generation & Oxygen Enrichment
• Hydrogen Recovery
• Carbon Dioxide Removal
• Vapor/gas Separation
• Vapor/vapor Separation
• Air Dehydration
• Others

Global Gas Separation Membranes Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia & CIS
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa