The global market for nanostructured products used in water treatment was
worth an estimated $1.4 billion in 2010 and will grow at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% during the next 5 years to reach a value of $2.2
billion in 2015.
Most of the current market is made up of well-established treatment
products, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration membrane
modules, which may be categorized as nanotech-based. The market for
established products was nearly $1.4 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach
$2.1 billion in 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%.
Many emerging products, including nanofiber filters, carbon nanotubes, and
a range of nanoparticles, are in the pre-commercial stages. The market for
emerging products was $45 million in 2010. This sector will increase at a 20%
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a value of $112 million in 2015.
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This BCC Research report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for
nanotechnology products as applied to water treatment. These include reverse
osmosis, nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration membrane modules, media filters
comprised of nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, and nanoparticles. Applications for
these products include potable water purification, process water production,
and wastewater treatment.
Technical and market drivers are considered in evaluating the current worth of
the technologies covered, and in forecasting growth and trends over the next 5
years. The conclusions are illustrated with statistical information on
markets, applications, industry structure, and dynamics, along with
technological developments.
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
This study is intended for individuals requiring an in-depth analysis of the
emerging water treatment industry based on nanotechnology products. The report
traces significant developments and forecasts important trends, quantifies the
various market sectors, and highlights companies active in those areas.
Because of the diverse and fragmented nature of the water treatment industry,
it is difficult to find studies that gather such extensive data from
far-reaching resources, and have this data presented in one comprehensive
document. The fact that so many firms in this nascent sector are startup
and/or new spinoff companies makes collecting data that much more difficult.
This report contains a unique collection of information, analyses, forecasts,
and conclusions that are very hard (or impossible) to find elsewhere.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This comprehensive report aims to provide those interested in investment,
acquisition, or expansion into the water treatment market with the specific,
detailed information crucial to making educated decisions. Senior marketing
personnel, venture capitalists, executive planners, research directors,
government officials, and suppliers to the industry who want to discover and
exploit current or projected market niches should find this report of value.
Readers who wish to understand how regulations, market pressures, and
technology interact in the arena also will find this study worthwhile.
SCOPE OF REPORT
The study evaluates the global market for nanotechnology products for water
treatment by technology type, application, and world region. Technologies
include reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration membrane
elements; media filters comprised of nanofibers; carbon nanotubes; and
nanoparticles. Analyzed applications are in municipal and residential drinking
water treatment, municipal and domestic wastewater treatment, and groundwater
remediation. World regions are categorized as North America (the U.S., Mexico,
and Canada), Europe, the Asia Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa, and
Latin America and the Caribbean.
Market values are given in U.S. dollars. Forecasts are in constant U.S.
dollars and growth rates are compounded. Five-year projections are provided
for market activity and value. Industry structure, technological trends,
pricing considerations, R&D, government regulations, company profiles, and
competitive technologies are included in the study.
INFORMATION SOURCES
The information sources for this study include online research; SEC filings;
annual reports; company brochures; patent literature; business, technical and
industry journals; conference literature; and interviews with principals in
the industry. Statistical and other data also were collected from the U.S.
Department of Commerce, the American Membrane Technology Association, the
International Desalination Association, the American Water Works Association,
the Water Environment Research Federation, the WateReuse Foundation, the Water
Resources Institute, the MBR-Network, and various academic institutions.
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
During the past 14 years, Susan Hanft has authored more than 30 market
research reports for BCC Research in the fields of membrane technology, water
and wastewater treatment, and separations used in food and beverage
manufacture, medicine, and biotechnology.
Table of Contents
Nanotechnology in Water Treatment
Chapter- 1: INTRODUCTION - Complimentary
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
INTENDED AUDIENCE
SCOPE OF REPORT
INFORMATION SOURCES
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
RELATED BCC REPORTS
BCC ONLINE SERVICES
DISCLAIMER
Chapter- 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 $150
Chapter- 3: OVERVIEW
WATER CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
POTABLE WATER
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
PROCESS WATER
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION
NANOTECHNOLOGY
NANOTECH AND WATER
PERCEIVED ADVANTAGES OF NANOTECH WATER TREATMENT
POTENTIAL RISKS OF NANOTECH WATER TREATMENT
Chapter- 4: MEMBRANE PRODUCTS
REVERSE OSMOSIS ELEMENTS
NANOFILTRATION ELEMENTS
ULTRAFILTRATION ELEMENTS
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN NANOSCALE MEMBRANE PRODUCTS
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH OF NANOSTRUCTURED MEMBRANE PRODUCTS IN WATER
TREATMENT
Table 9 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH OF NANOSTRUCTURED MEMBRANE PRODUCTS IN
WATER TREATMENT, BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2015
Figure 1 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH OF NANOSTRUCTURED MEMBRANE PRODUCTS IN
WATER TREATMENT, BY APPLICATION, 2000-2015
Chapter- 5: NANOFIBER NONWOVEN MEDIA FILTERS
POTABLE WATER TREATMENT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
NANOFIBERS
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOFIBER MEDIA IN WATER TREATMENT
Table 10 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOFIBER MEDIA IN WATER
TREATMENT, BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2015
Figure 2 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOFIBER MEDIA IN WATER
TREATMENT, BY APPLICATION, 2000-2015
Chapter- 6: CARBON NANOTUBES
WATER TREATMENT APPLICATIONS
SINGLE-WALLED CNT FILTERS
ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBE ELECTRODE CAPACITATOR
POINT-OF-USE FILTER BASED
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR CNTS IN WATER TREATMENT
Table 11 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR CARBON NANOTUBES IN WATER
TREATMENT, THROUGH 2015
Figure 3 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR CARBON NANOTUBES IN WATER
TREATMENT, 2000-2015
Chapter- 7: NANOPARTICLES
NANOCLAYS
NANOCRYSTALLINE ZEOLITES
TUNABLE BIOPOLYMERS
DENDRIMERS
SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYER ON MESOPOROUS SUPPORTS (SAMMS)
SINGLE-ENZYME NANOPARTICLES
IRON NANOPARTICLES
NON-FERROUS METAL NANOPARTICLES
NANOSCALE PHOTOCATALYSTS
NANOSPONGES
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOPARTICLES IN WATER TREATMENT
Chapter- 8: MARKETS BY WORLD REGION
NORTH AMERICA
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS IN
NORTH AMERICA
EUROPE
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS IN
EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS IN THE
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS IN THE
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN
MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS IN
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Chapter- 9: PATENT ANALYSIS
Chapter- 10: INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
COMPANY PROFILES
Chapter- 11: APPENDIX
List of Tables
Summary Table : GLOBAL MARKET FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS USED IN WATER
TREATMENT, THROUGH 2015
Table 1 : WATERBORNE PATHOGENS
Table 10 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOFIBER MEDIA IN WATER TREATMENT,
BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2015
Table 11 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR CARBON NANOTUBES IN WATER TREATMENT,
THROUGH 2015
Table 12 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOPARTICLES IN WATER TREATMENT,
THROUGH 2015
Table 13 : GLOBAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 2009
Table 14 : MARKET SHARE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS BY SECTOR
Table 15 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT
PRODUCTS, BY WORLD REGION, THROUGH -2015
Table 16 : GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FOR MARKET NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT
PRODUCTS, BY WORLD REGION, 2010
Table 17 : PATENTS BY COMPANY
Table 18 : PATENTS RELATING TO NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WATER TREATMENT, 2010
Table 19 : PATENTS RELATING TO NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WATER TREATMENT, 2009
Table 2 : POTENTIAL WASTEWATER COMPONENTS BY INDUSTRY
Table 20 : PATENTS RELATING TO NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WATER TREATMENT, 2008
Table 21 : PATENTS RELATING TO NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WATER TREATMENT, 2007
Table 22 : PATENTS RELATING TO NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WATER TREATMENT, 2006
Table 23 : PATENTS RELATING TO NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WATER TREATMENT, 2005
Table 3 : GLOBAL HOTSPOTS FOR WATER POLLUTION
Table 4 : COST FOR REMEDIATING U.S. SITES, BY PROGRAM AND NUMBER OF
LOCATIONS
Table 5 : POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WATER TREATMENT
Table 6 : MANUFACTURERS OF COMMERCIAL RO/NF MEMBRANE PRODUCTS
Table 7 : MAJOR MANUFACTURERS OF COMMERCIAL UF MEMBRANE PRODUCTS
Table 8 : COMPARATIVE PARAMETERS OF MEMBRANE PROCESSES
Table 9 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH OF NANOSTRUCTURED MEMBRANE PRODUCTS IN
WATER TREATMENT, BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2015
List of Figures
Summary Figure : GLOBAL MARKET FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS USED IN WATER
TREATMENT, 2000-2015
Figure 1 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH OF NANOSTRUCTURED MEMBRANE PRODUCTS IN
WATER TREATMENT, BY APPLICATION, 2000-2015
Figure 2 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOFIBER MEDIA IN WATER TREATMENT,
BY APPLICATION, 2000-2015
Figure 3 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR CARBON NANOTUBES IN WATER TREATMENT,
2000-2015
Figure 4 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOPARTICLES IN WATER TREATMENT,
2000-2015
Figure 5 : GLOBAL FUNDING FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 2009
Figure 6 : MARKET SHARE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS BY SECTOR
Figure 7 : MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FOR NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT
PRODUCTS, BY WORLD REGION, 2000-2015
Figure 8 : GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FOR MARKET NANOTECH-BASED WATER TREATMENT
PRODUCTS, BY WORLD REGION, 2010
