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Ion Exchange Materials: Technologies and Global Markets

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  • 280 Pages
  • September 2023
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5876504

This report will cover the ion exchange materials industry. Definitive and detailed estimates and forecasts of the global market are provided, followed by a detailed analysis of the ion exchange resins/beads and membranes, application, and regions. It will also focus on the regulations and government-supported programs impacting this market. Regionally, the focus of study will be the markets of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).

While applications for ion exchange materials other than those mentioned above do exist - sensors, for example - the market size for the materials in these industries is comparatively small. Therefore, these technologies are not covered within the scope of this report. In fact, only the applications and geographical regions listed in this chapter are considered in the subsequent market sections.

The report focuses on the global market for ion exchange materials by form factor (resin/beads, membranes), by end user (energy generation and storage [fuel cell systems, water electrolysis systems, redox flow batteries], water technologies [electrodialysis, ultrapure water generation, water softening, demineralization, wastewater treatment], separation and chemicals production [chlor-alkali processes, ion exchange chromatography, chemical catalysis, metal extraction and purification], power generation and electricity [condensate polishing, nuclear waste remediation], food production [sugar production, beverage production], pharmaceutical production {drug delivery, isolation and purification of biochemical substances]).

The report concentrates on ion exchange materials that are currently in commercial use or are likely to be commercialized by 2028. Other applications that, while promising, are not likely to make it out of the laboratory by 2028 are not covered in depth. Sales value estimates are based on prices in the supply chain. Market-driving forces and industry structure are examined. International aspects are analyzed for all global regions.

Report Includes

  • 76 data tables and 69 additional tables.
  • An overview of the global market landscape related to the ion exchange materials and technologies.
  • In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2022 and estimated figures for 2023. This analysis includes projections of Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGRs) spanning through 2028.
  • Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to ion exchange materials, accompanied by a comprehensive market share analysis categorized by form factor, application, and geographical region.
  • Discussion of the major growth drivers, opportunities and challenges, technology updates, and impact of various macroeconomic variables influencing the market for ion exchange materials as a basis for projecting demand in the next few years (2023-2028).
  • In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of this market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, regulations, prospects, and contributions to the ion exchange materials industry.
  • Review of the key patents grants and patent applications on ion exchange materials, along with emerging technologies and new developments in the global market over a brief period.
  • Discussion of the ESG trends and technologies, new developments and sustainable practices in the ion exchange materials industry.
  • Identification of the companies best positioned to meet the demand for ion exchange materials in water treatment industry and various remediation projects, owing to or in conjunction with their proprietary technologies, merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, and other strategic advantages.
  • Analysis of the company competitive landscape based on recent developments, product portfolios, key financials and segmental revenues, as well as their operational integration.
  • Detailed profiles of leading market participants, including DuPont de Nemours Inc., Lanxess AG, Purolite, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, The Chemours Co., and Solvay S.A.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Overview
  • Study Goals and Objectives
  • Reasons for Doing this Study
  • Scope of Report
  • What's New in this Update?
  • Research Methodology
  • Information Sources
  • Geographic Breakdown
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
  • Market Outlook
  • Market Summary
Chapter 3 Market Overview
  • Overview
  • Ion Exchange Materials
  • Form Factor
  • Key Properties of Ion Exchange Materials
  • Ion Exchange Materials: a Brief History
  • Ion Exchange Process
  • Ion Exchange Models
  • Equivalent Fraction
  • Ion Exchange Capacity
  • Selectivity
  • Kinetics of Ion Exchange Processes
  • Separation and Purification Processes
  • Life Cycle Assessment of Ion Exchange Materials
  • Regulatory Trends
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
  • Market Dynamics
  • Market Drivers
  • Market Challenges and Restraints
  • Recent Innovations
  • Supply Chain
  • Raw Material Producers
  • Chemical Production Specialists
  • Ion Exchange Material Producers
  • Commodity Supply Chain
  • Semiconductor Manufacturers
  • Electronics Equipment Manufacturers
  • Original Equipment Manufacturers
  • Ion Exchange Equipment Manufacturers
  • Distributors
  • Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractors
  • Construction/Installation Contractors
  • End-users
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Market for Ion Exchange Materials
Chapter 5 Market by Form Factor
  • Overview
  • Ion Exchange Resins/Beads
  • Ion Exchange Membranes
Chapter 6 Market by Application
  • Overview
  • Energy Generation and Storage
  • Fuel Cells
  • Water Electrolysis
  • Redox Flow Batteries
  • Water Technologies
  • Electrodialysis
  • Ultrapure Water
  • Water Softening
  • Demineralization
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Separation and Chemical Production
  • Chlor-Alkali Process
  • Chromatography
  • Chemical Catalysis
  • Metal Extraction and Purification
  • Power Generation and Electricity
  • Food and Beverages
  • Sugar and Sweeteners
  • Beverage Production
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Drug Delivery
  • Isolation and Purification of Biochemical Substances
Chapter 7 Market by Region
  • Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World
Chapter 8 Esg Developments
  • Importance of Esg in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry
  • Esg Ratings and Metrics: Understanding the Data
  • Key Esg Issues in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry
  • Esg Practices in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry
  • Current Status of Esg in the Market for Ion Exchange Materials
  • Esg Score Analysis
  • Risk Scale, Exposure Scale, and Management Scale
  • Risk Scale
  • Exposure Scale
  • Management Scale
  • Case Studies: Examples of Successful Esg Implementation
  • Environmental Initiatives
  • Social Initiatives
  • Governance Initiatives
  • Outcomes
  • Future of Esg: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
  • Concluding Remarks
Chapter 9 Emerging Technologies and Developments
  • Key Highlights
  • Key Trends in the Market
  • Green and Sustainable Resins and Membranes
  • Hybrid Technologies
  • Circular Economy and Recycling
  • Advanced Regeneration Techniques
  • Membrane Hybridization
  • Process Intensification
  • Application Expansion
  • Digitalization and Analytics
  • High-Temperature and Acid-Resistant Membranes
  • Selective and Specialty Resins/Membranes
  • New Product/New Technology Development
  • Patented Technologies
Chapter 10 Patent Analysis
  • Patent Activity
Chapter 11 M&A and Venture Funding Outlook
  • M&A Analysis
  • Start-Up Funding in Ion Exchange Materials
Chapter 12 Competitive Intelligence
  • Overview
  • Company Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials
  • Strategic Analysis
Chapter 13 Company Profiles
  • 3M
  • Astom Corp.
  • Axplora
  • Agc Inc.
  • Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
  • Chemours (The Chemours Co.)
  • Dupont De Nemours Inc.
  • Dioxide Materials
  • Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
  • Eichrom Technologies
  • Ecosoft Bwt
  • Ecolectro Inc.
  • Fujifilm Holdings Corp.
  • Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.
  • Ionomr Innovations Inc.
  • Jacobi Carbons Ab
  • Lanxess AG
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.
  • Membranes International
  • Purolite
  • Resintech Inc.
  • Samyang Corp.
  • Sunresin New Materials Co. Ltd.
  • Saltworks Technologies Inc.
  • Suqing Group
  • Snowpure LLC
  • Solvay Sa
  • Taiyuan Lanlang Technology Industrial Corp.
  • Thermax Ltd.
Chapter 14 Appendix: Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Region, Through 2028
Table 1: Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor
Table 2: Ion Exchange Materials Regulations, Standards and Frameworks
Table 3: Key Market Drivers for Ion Exchange Materials
Table 4: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, Through 2028
Table 5: Global Market for Ion Exchange Resins/Beads, by Region, Through 2028
Table 6: Global Market for Ion Exchange Membranes, by Region, Through 2028
Table 7: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, Through 2028
Table 8: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Region, Through 2028
Table 9: Fuel Cell’s Application Type
Table 10: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Fuel Cells, by Region, Through 2028
Table 11: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Fuel Cells, by Application, Through 2028
Table 12: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Water Electrolysis, by Region, Through 2028
Table 13: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Water Electrolysis, by Application, Through 2028
Table 14: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Redox Flow Batteries, by Region, Through 2028
Table 15: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technologies, by Region, Through 2028
Table 16: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Electrodialysis, by Region, Through 2028
Table 17: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Ultrapure Water, by Region, Through 2028
Table 18: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Water Softening, by Region, Through 2028
Table 19: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Demineralization, by Region, Through 2028
Table 20: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Wastewater Treatment, by Region, Through 2028
Table 21: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production, by Region, Through 2028
Table 22: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Chlor-Alkali Process, by Region, Through 2028
Table 23: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Chromatography, by Region, Through 2028
Table 24: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Chemical Catalysis, by Region, Through 2028
Table 25: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Metal Extraction and Purification, by Region, Through 2028
Table 26: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Power Generation and Electricity, by Region, Through 2028
Table 27: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Region, Through 2028
Table 28: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Sugar and Sweeteners, by Region, Through 2028
Table 29: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Beverage Production, by Region, Through 2028
Table 30: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Region, Through 2028
Table 31: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Drug Delivery, by Region, Through 2028
Table 32: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Isolation and Purification of Biochemical Substances, by Region, Through 2028
Table 33: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Region, Through 2028
Table 34: North American Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Country, Through 2028
Table 35: North American Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, Through 2028
Table 36: North American Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, Through 2028
Table 37: North American Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 38: North American Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technology Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 39: North American Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 40: North American Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 41: North American Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 42: European Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Country, Through 2028
Table 43: European Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, Through 2028
Table 44: European Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, Through 2028
Table 45: European Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 46: European Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technology Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 47: European Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 48: European Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 49: European Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 50: Asia-Pacific Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Country, Through 2028
Table 51: Asia-Pacific Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, Through 2028
Table 52: Asia-Pacific Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, Through 2028
Table 53: Asia-Pacific Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 54: Asia-Pacific Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technology Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 55: Asia-Pacific Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 56: Asia-Pacific Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 57: Asia-Pacific Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 58: Rest of the World Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, Through 2028
Table 59: Rest of the World Market for Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, Through 2028
Table 60: Rest of the World Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 61: Rest of the World Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technology Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 62: Rest of the World Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 63: Rest of the World Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 64: Rest of the World Market for Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Type, Through 2028
Table 65: Interpretation of ESG Data in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry
Table 66: ESG Carbon Footprint Issue Analysis
Table 67: ESG Water and Waste Reduction Issues Analysis
Table 68: ESG Diversity Issue Analysis
Table 69: ESG Employee Safety and Labor Practices Issue Analysis
Table 70: ESG Resource Efficiency and Emissions Issue Analysis
Table 71: ESG Sustainable Supply Chain Issue Analysis
Table 72: ESG Data Privacy and Security Issue Analysis
Table 73: ESG Score Analysis of Market for Ion Exchange Materials, 2023
Table 74: Risk Scale, Exposure Scale, and Management Scale
Table 75: New Product/New Technology Development, Ion Exchange Materials Market, 2020-2023
Table 76: Patented Technologies in the Ion Exchange Materials Market, 2019-2023
Table 77: Patents on Ion Exchange Materials, 2018-2023
Table 78: M&A in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry, January 2020-April 2023
Table 79: Start-up Funding in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry, January 2020-March 2023
Table 80: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Leading Suppliers, 2022
Table 81: Strategy Dashboard: Ion Exchange Materials, 2020-2023
Table 82: 3M: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 83: 3M: News and Developments, 2022-2023
Table 84: 3M: Product Portfolio
Table 85: Astom Corp.: News and Developments, 2022
Table 86: Astom Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 87: Axplora: News and Developments, 2022
Table 88: Axplora: Product Portfolio
Table 89: AGC Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 90: AGC Inc.: News and Developments, 2020-2022
Table 91: AGC Inc: Product Portfolio
Table 92: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 93: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.: News and Developments, 2018
Table 94: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 95: The Chemours Co.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 96: The Chemours Co.: News and Developments, 2019-2023
Table 97: The Chemours Co.: Product Portfolio
Table 98: DuPont de Nemours Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 99: DuPont de Nemours Inc.: News and Developments, 2021 and 2022
Table 100: DuPont de Nemours Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 101: Dioxide Materials: Product Portfolio
Table 102: Evoqua Water Technologies: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 103: Evoqua Water Technologies: News and Developments, 2021-2023
Table 104: Evoqua Water Technologies: Product Portfolio
Table 105: Eichrom Technologies: Product Portfolio
Table 106: Ecosoft: Product Portfolio
Table 107: Fujifilm Holdings Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 108: Fujifilm Holdings Corp.: News and Developments, 2022
Table 109: Fujifilm Holdings Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 110: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 111: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.: News and Developments, 2022
Table 112: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 113: Ionomr Innovations Inc.: News and Developments, 2021-2023
Table 114: Ionomr Innovations Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 115: Jacobi Resins: Product Portfolio
Table 116: Lanxess AG: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 117: Lanxess AG: News and Developments, 2023
Table 118: Lanxess AG: Product Portfolio
Table 119: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 120: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: News and Developments, 2021-2023
Table 121: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 122: Membranes International: Product Portfolio
Table 123: Purolite: News and Developments, 2023
Table 124: Purolite: Product Portfolio
Table 125: ResinTech Inc.: News and Developments, 2020-2022
Table 126: ResinTech Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 127: Samyang Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 128: Samyang Corp.: News and Developments, 2020-2022
Table 129: Samyang Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 130: Sunresin New Materials Co., Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 131: Sunresin New Materials Co., Ltd.: News and Developments, 2020
Table 132: Sunresin New Materials Co., Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 133: Saltworks Technologies: News and Developments, 2020-2023
Table 134: Saltworks Technologies: Product Portfolio
Table 135: Suqing Group: Product Portfolio
Table 136: SnowPure LLC: Product Portfolio
Table 137: Solvay SA: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 138: Solvay SA: News and Developments, 2021
Table 139: Solvay SA: Product Portfolio
Table 140: Taiyuan Lanlang Technology Industrial Corp: Product Portfolio
Table 141: Thermax Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 142: Thermax Ltd.: News and Developments, 2021-2023
Table 143: Thermax Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 144: Acronyms Used in This Report

List of Figures
Figure A: Data Source: Global Market for Ion Exchange Materials
Summary Figure: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Region, 2022
Figure 1: Schematic Representation for Cation Exchange Resins and Anion Exchange Resins
Figure 2: Schematic Representation of an Ion Exchange Membrane
Figure 3: Example of the Ion Exchange Process, by Steps
Figure 4: Schematic Representation of the Ion Exchange Column
Figure 5: Standard Functionalities for Cation Exchange Materials
Figure 6: Common Functionalities for Anion Exchange Materials
Figure 7: Ion Exchange Materials, Supply Chain
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, 2022
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Resins/Beads, by Region, 2022
Figure 10: Working Principle of Ion Exchange Membranes
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Membranes, by Region, 2022
Figure 12: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, 2022
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Region, 2022
Figure 14: Schematic Representation of an Ion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System
Figure 15: Fuel Cell: Basic Principles
Figure 16: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Fuel Cells, by Region, 2022
Figure 17: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Fuel Cells, by Application, 2022
Figure 18: Schematic Representation of an Ion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis Unit
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Water Electrolysis, by Region, 2022
Figure 20: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Water Electrolysis, by Application, 2022
Figure 21: Schematic Representation of a Redox Flow Battery
Figure 22: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Redox Flow Batteries, by Region, 2022
Figure 23: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technologies, by Region, 2022
Figure 24: Schematic Representation of the Ion Exchange Membrane System Used for Electrodialysis
Figure 25: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Electrodialysis, by Region, 2022
Figure 26: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Ultrapure Water, by Region, 2022
Figure 27: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Water Softening, by Region, 2022
Figure 28: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Demineralization, by Region, 2022
Figure 29: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Wastewater Treatment, by Region, 2022
Figure 30: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production, by Region, 2022
Figure 31: Schematic for an Ion Exchange Membrane Chlor-Alkali Electrolytic Cell
Figure 32: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Chlor-Alkali Process, by Region, 2022
Figure 33: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Chromatography, by Region, 2022
Figure 34: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Chemical Catalysis, by Region, 2022
Figure 35: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Metal Extraction and Purification, by Region, 2022
Figure 36: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Power Generation and Electricity, by Region, 2022
Figure 37: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Region, 2022
Figure 38: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Sugar and Sweeteners, by Region, 2022
Figure 39: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Beverage Production, by Region, 2022
Figure 40: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Region, 2022
Figure 41: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Drug Delivery, by Region, 2022
Figure 42: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Isolation and Purification of Biochemical Substances, by Region, 2022
Figure 43: Global Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Region, 2022
Figure 44: North American Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Country, 2022
Figure 45: North American Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, 2022
Figure 46: North American Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, 2022
Figure 47: North American Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 48: North American Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technology Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 49: North American Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 50: North American Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 51: North American Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 52: European Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Country, 2022
Figure 53: European Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, 2022
Figure 54: European Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, 2022
Figure 55: European Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 56: European Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technology Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 57: European Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 58: European Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 59: European Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 60: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Country, 2022
Figure 61: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, 2022
Figure 62: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, 2022
Figure 63: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 64: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technology Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 65: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 66: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 67: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 68: Rest of the World Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Form Factor, 2022
Figure 69: Rest of the World Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials, by Application, 2022
Figure 70: Rest of the World Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Energy Generation and Storage Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 71: Rest of the World Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Water Technology Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 72: Rest of the World Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Separation and Chemical Production Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 73: Rest of the World Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Food and Beverage Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 74: Rest of the World Market Shares of Ion Exchange Materials in Pharmaceutical Applications, by Type, 2022
Figure 75: ESG in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry
Figure 76: Environmental Score of Major Companies in the Ion Exchange Materials Market, 2023
Figure 77: Social Score of Major Companies in the Ion Exchange Materials Market, 2023
Figure 78: Governance Score of Major Companies in the Ion Exchange Materials Market, 2023
Figure 79: Emerging Trends in the Market for Ion Exchange Materials
Figure 80: M&A in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry, by Deal Value, 2020-2023
Figure 81: Start-up Funding in the Ion Exchange Materials Industry, by Various Rounds, 2022 and 2023
Figure 82: Distribution Share of Start-up Funding Amount, by Various Rounds, 2022 and 2023
Figure 83: 3M: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 84: 3M: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 85: 3M: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 86: AGC Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 87: AGC Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 88: AGC Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 89: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 90: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 91: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 92: The Chemours Co.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 93: The Chemours Co.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 94: The Chemours Co.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 95: DuPont de Nemours Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 96: DuPont de Nemours Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 97: DuPont de Nemours Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 98: Evoqua Water Technologies: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 99: Evoqua Water Technologies: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 100: Evoqua Water Technologies: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 101: Fujifilm Holdings Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 102: Fujifilm Holdings Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 103: Fujifilm Holdings Corp.: Revenue Share, by Region/Country, 2022
Figure 104: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 105: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 106: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Geography/Region, 2022
Figure 107: Lanxess AG: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 108: Lanxess AG: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 109: Lanxess AG: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 110: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 111: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 112: Samyang Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 113: Sunresin New Materials Co., Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 114: Solvay SA: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 115: Solvay SA: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 116: Solvay SA: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 117: Thermax Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 118: Thermax Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 119: Thermax Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Geography/Region, 2022

Executive Summary

As the world seeks cleaner and more sustainable energy alternatives, fuel cells are gaining attention due to their low carbon emissions and high energy efficiency. Governments, industries, and consumers increasingly adopt fuel cells as a clean energy solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The decisive shift toward energy generation applications of ion exchange materials will propel market growth in the coming years.

Moreover, ion exchange materials are crucial in hydrogen storage and delivery systems. They can be used in hydrogen storage materials, such as metal hydrides, to enhance hydrogen adsorption and desorption kinetics. Additionally, ion exchange membranes can facilitate hydrogen’s safe and efficient transport in fueling and distribution systems.

While ion exchange materials offer immense potential, there are some challenges that need to be addressed. Adhering to regulatory requirements and compliance standards can pose challenges for companies operating in the ion exchange materials market. Compliance with water quality standards, discharge limits, and waste management regulations may require additional monitoring, testing, and documentation, thereby hindering market growth.

Currently, ion exchange materials have the highest consumption share in energy generation and storage applications. Ion exchange materials are used in the nuclear power industry to treat cooling water. They help remove impurities, such as boron and radioactive contaminants, ensuring efficient and safe operation of nuclear reactors. The demand for ion exchange materials in this sector is expected to grow as nuclear power generation expands globally. Moreover, the growing use of ion exchange materials in hydrogen production will create lucrative opportunities for market players. For instance, ion exchange resins can be used as catalyst supports or electrode materials in electrochemical processes for hydrogen production. These resins can enhance the efficiency and selectivity of electrochemical reactions, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), enabling more efficient hydrogen generation.

Several developing nations face significant water challenges, including water scarcity, pollution, and the need for improved water quality. Here ion exchange materials play a crucial role in water treatment processes such as desalination, water softening, and removal of contaminants. The increasing demand for clean water in the Middle East and Southeast Asian nations creates significant opportunities for ion exchange materials in water treatment applications.

The Asia-Pacific region is home to some of the largest and fastest-growing economies, which has led to a significant increase in energy demand. China has placed considerable emphasis on the development of a hydrogen economy. The government has introduced various policies and initiatives to support hydrogen production, storage, and utilization. China aims to establish a comprehensive hydrogen supply chain, promote the use of hydrogen fuel cells in transportation, and encourage the application of hydrogen in industrial sectors. Other countries such as Japan, South Korea, and India are key participants, enhancing the region’s ion exchange materials profile over the last decade. Their governments have introduced policies that include financial subsidies, feed-in tariffs, and regulatory frameworks that promote energy, water, food, and pharma sectors.

Companies Mentioned

  • 3M
  • Astom Corp.
  • Axplora
  • Agc Inc.
  • Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
  • Chemours (The Chemours Co.)
  • Dupont De Nemours Inc.
  • Dioxide Materials
  • Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
  • Eichrom Technologies
  • Ecosoft Bwt
  • Ecolectro Inc.
  • Fujifilm Holdings Corp.
  • Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.
  • Ionomr Innovations Inc.
  • Jacobi Carbons Ab
  • Lanxess AG
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.
  • Membranes International
  • Purolite
  • Resintech Inc.
  • Samyang Corp.
  • Sunresin New Materials Co. Ltd.
  • Saltworks Technologies Inc.
  • Suqing Group
  • Snowpure LLC
  • Solvay Sa
  • Taiyuan Lanlang Technology Industrial Corp.
  • Thermax Ltd.

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