PTFE Membrane Market is predicted to reach USD 4.29 billion at a CAGR of 7.71% during the forecast period

Pune, India, Dec 2022, MRFR Press Release/Market Research Future has published a Cooked Research Report on the Global PTFE Membrane Market.

Global PTFE Membrane market

The polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane is a non-reactive filter media that is used in a variety of applications involving acids, bases, solvents, and other liquids. The PTFE membrane market offers numerous opportunities in industrial applications where temperature, humidity, dust, mineral production, chemical and pharmaceutical processing, and power generation are required to monitor standards for product quality and effluents and gases released. PTFE membrane technology is currently used in a variety of applications ranging from a high-tech aerospace movement that necessitates the development of dry film lubricant to nonstick frying pan surfaces, also known as Teflon.

Self-lubricated PTFE membranes are widely used as a protective shield against microbial or chemical attacks in machinery, medical devices, high-performance films, and fabrics woven. PTFE membranes have chemical stability, a smooth surface, high filtration efficiency, resistance to organic solvents, strong acids, corrosion, and high temperatures, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. The PTFE clothing membrane is very effective at preventing bacterial particles and liquid penetration. The softness of the composite fabric can be changed to adjust the feel of the PTFE membrane, which greatly improves the good air permeability and comfort performance.

Its use in medical disposable protective clothing can protect medical personnel from pollution sources, prevent cross-infection, and play an effective protective role. It is also used in dental drills, guidewires that steer devices through the body, and medical tubing. Garments made with PTFE membranes are lightweight and breathable. They offer liquid penetration resistance, high breathability, reduced heat press, and great abrasion & tear resistance, providing reliable protection for workers indoors or outdoors.

It is used in gas filtration to achieve sterility, high flux, high-temperature resistance, strong acid & alkali resistance, and broad chemical applicability. It is suitable for fermentation tanks, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and compressed air. When used for gas filtration, it can capture 100% of phages, bacteria, and particles larger than 0.02um. In oil & gas refineries, the treatment of PW can be simplified based on the macro and molecular level separation as the removal of organics which include dispersed, dissolved, and emulsified oil, grease, and gases.

Market Synopsis

According to the MRFR analysis, the global PTFE Membrane market size is projected to reach USD 4.29 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 7.71%.

The PTFE membrane market offers numerous opportunities in industrial applications where temperature, humidity, dust, mineral production, chemical and pharmaceutical processing, and power generation are required to monitor standards for product quality, effluents, and gases released. The PTFE membranes have chemical stability, a smooth surface, and high filtration efficiency. They are resistant to organic solvents, strong acids, corrosion, and high-temperature resistance, thus having a wide range of applications. The increasing demand for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes in the filtration of produced and processed water in the oil & gas industry may drive growth in the PTFE membrane market. Also, the growth in the demand for PTFE membranes in the textiles and pharmaceutical industry due to a wide range of applications such as disposable medical clothing, filtration in API manufacturing, and others might drive growth in the PTFE membrane market in the forecast period. However, the high production cost of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes can be a restraining factor in the PTFE membrane market.

Competitive Landscape

The high competition among the players has encouraged the players to produce advanced materials which could be unique in the market and have multiple applications. The various technologies and processes used are different for different companies. Thus, mergers, acquisitions, and product development between various companies help them develop new and innovative techniques and processes with better efficiency and higher performance.

The players operating in the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane market are adopting various strategies such as expansion, mergers & acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures, and expansion to maintain their position and increase their geographic presence. Expansion and new product development were the most widely employed growth strategies amongst many market players to capture maximum market share.

Donaldson Company, Inc., Cytiva, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Merck KGaA, Corning Incorporated, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Sartorius AG, Hyundai Micro Co., Ltd., Porex Corporation, and Zeus Company Inc. are the major companies in the market. These players are primarily focusing on the development of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes.

Segmentation

By Type

• Hydrophobic Membranes: Hydrophobic PTFE membrane filter is principally employed in air and gas filtration. It has strong chemical compatibility, is practically competent for all organic solvents, and can filter corrosive chemicals. Due to its robust chemical stability and desired temperature conditions compatibility, it is used for filtering liquids which other membranes can't filter. Its property is used for air filtration or degassing filtration. Hydrophobic PTFE membranes will handle extreme chemical or temperature conditions (up to 260°C) that other membranes cannot handle. Whereas the solution is rubber, it will assure the unclogged movement of damp air or different gases even at small pressure variations. Because of its high chemical resistance, it has applications in textiles, wastewater treatment, and industrial filtrations.


• Hydrophilic Membranes: The hydrophilic membranes segment held a market share of 21.6% in 2021 and is expected to register a CAGR of 5.58% during the forecast period. Hydrophilic PTFE membrane filter is especially employed in the analysis of water samples to isolate polymer, clarify filtered acid, alkali, and refrigerant liquids, dilute supermolecule solutions, and Filtration of mixtures appropriate for HPLC mobile section and alternative water systems and organic solvents. The hydrophilic PTFE membrane includes a high consistency, skinny texture, low resistance, no media shedding, fast filtration speed, and very little sorption. This membrane often filters most organic solvents to eliminate extremely corrosive compounds. Its applications are found in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.


• Oleophobic Membranes: Oleophobic PTFE membrane has sturdy and oleophobic properties, which might forestall the permeation of low physical phenomenon pollutants, together with detergents, oils, and chemicals. This membrane is used within the respiration of liquid storage vessels, the recovery of organic droplets from industrial exhaust gas, the removal of gases from biomass liquids, the removal of volatile elements from solutions, and the filtering of organic gases. It’s generally used in the petrochemical and architectural industry.

By Application

• Industrial FIltration: PTFE membranes have special qualities that make them ideal for industrial filtration applications involving exposure to corrosive environments and contact with gases, acids, solvents, and alkaline solutions. These qualities include chemical inertness, the capacity to withstand high temperatures, good mechanical properties, and high filtration efficiency. For degassing and residue filters hydrophobic and oleophobic membranes are frequently used. The benefits of PTFE membranes include excellent uniformity, maximum air permeability, resistance to chemical erosiveness, low frictional coefficient, and wider thermal range operation. When utilizing conventional filter media, dust is only filtered on the surface of the media to prevent dust from obstructing the media. Extremely smooth surfaces, superior water resistance, and dust desquamation are all features of the PTFE membrane. 99.999% filtration effectiveness is possible.


• Medical & Pharmaceuticals: The textile segment held a market share of 10.3% in 2021 and is expected to register a CAGR of 7.64% during the forecast period. PTFE Sterilizing Grade membranes are meticulously built to offer secure, dependable filtering for the pharmaceutical, beverage, and fine chemical industries. Even in the existence of dampness and humidity, they are built to eliminate germs, viruses, and particles from air and gas streams. The membrane is perfect for the filtration of solvents in the production of sterilized API, clean process air, sterile venting of tanks and autoclaves, and sterile venting of fermenter inlet air and exhaust venting. With the help of challenge data and water infiltration testing, the filters' 0.2-millimeter PTFE membrane has been approved for complete microbial retention. This PTFE membrane, for example, is utilized as a filtration membrane in medication administration, urine collection, and laparoscopic surgery applications, as well as to create coatings for intravascular medical devices, which travel inside veins and arteries.


• Textiles: The e-PTFE used to create PTFE textile membrane has one billion pores per square centimeter. The microporous is a thousand times smaller than water molecules and 700 times larger than steam molecules' textiles membrane outperforms standard fabrics in terms of air permeability, heat retention, and moisture resistance. It is mostly employed in garment materials due to these good characteristics. A wide range of fabrics laminated with the waterproof moisture membrane. It is frequently used in outdoor clothing, fall clothing, sportswear, jackets, tents, windbreakers, and other outerwear.


• Water & Wastewater Treatment: The water & wastewater treatment segment held a market share of 15.5% in 2021 and is expected to register a CAGR of 7.27% during the forecast period. Since PTFE membrane filters are very compatible with a wide range of chemicals (pH 1 to 14), they can filter acids, solvents, and other substances that other filter types cannot. Through a cold-pressing method, PTFE membranes achieved a salt rejection rate of 99.9%. When prewetted with methanol, laminated PTFE filters can filter aqueous solutions. They can be autoclaved at 130 °C. The hydrophilic PTFE membranes can preserve filtration integrity, minimize disruption of biological functions, and extend shelf life.


• Architecture: The architecture segment held a market share of 7.8% in 2021 and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.29% during the forecast period. Architectural PTFE membrane combines the unmatched weather ability and chemical resistance of the polytetrafluoroethylene coating with the strength, flexibility, and fire resistance of the fibreglass mesh. PTFE offers membrane constructions and tensile architectural solutions with the most aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting, low-maintenance, and translucent fabric. The PTFE membrane is ideal for stadium roofing, bowling green canopies, sports court canopies, sporting club grandstands, and retail or commercial atrium roofing due to its high translucency, strength, aesthetics, and self-cleaning qualities. PTFE is perfect for COLAs (covered outdoor learning areas) for schools and universities, retail walkways and shade areas, hotel and restaurant alfresco dining, airport arrivals/departures zones, and public transportation waiting areas. It is also strong, long-lasting, stable, and provides effective UV protection.


• Others: The other segment held a market share of 7.1% in 2021 and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.29% during the forecast period. Because of its resistance to biofouling, chemical precipitation, creep, and loss of plasticizers, PTFE is used successfully in various industries, including paper mills, carbonated beverage manufacturers, food manufacturing facilities, and oil and gas refineries.

By Region

• North America: This is mainly attributed to the presence of well-established end-use industries such as oil & gas, automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical. The US is the key oil & gas-producing country in the region and has a robust demand for PTFE Membranes. The growing demand for the product from various applications, including the industrial filtration and textile industries, drives the North American market. Furthermore, supportive government policies for increasing efficiency in power generation propel the product demand in the coming years.


• Europe: The regional growth is mainly attributed to the robust automotive and aerospace & defence industry. Europe is an automotive hub and is known for its popular brands such as Audi, Daimler, Mercedes, etc. The polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane market is also anticipated to grow throughout the forecast period because of rising government investments in infrastructure development in developing nations like China and India. Because of the high demand for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes for the industrial filtration and textile industries, Europe has been actively monitoring the Asia-Pacific market. In addition, the oil & gas industry in the region is witnessing a robust growth rate, mainly in Russia, which further uses sealing solutions in oil drilling activities.


• Asia-Pacific: China is the dominating country market in the region. The strong presence of end-use industries such as chemical, automotive, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas in China, India, and Japan are key countries augmenting the demand for PTFE Membrane. Rapid urbanization and expanding industrialization have driven the need for better mobility, chemical products, medicines, and fossil fuels, which further boost regional market growth. Among these, Asia-Pacific dominated the market with a share of 39.9%, accounting for USD 673.25 million in 2021; it is expected to register the highest CAGR of 9.17% from 2022 to 2030.


• Latin America: Brazil and Mexico are the key contributing countries in the region. Continued demand from the industrial filtration industry in the region is poised to drive the demand for PTFE membranes in the region.


• Middle East & Africa: The GCC Countries segment accounted for the largest market share of 57.61% in 2021, with a market value of USD 70.1 million; it is expected to register the highest CAGR of 6.40% during the forecast period. The South Africa segment accounted for the second largest market share in 2021, valued at USD 19.2 million; it is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.54%.