Gas Separation Membrane Market Size & Share, by Material Type (Polyimide & Polyamide, Polysulfone, Cellulose Acetate, Others); Application (Nitrogen Generation & Oxygen Enrichment, Hydrogen Recovery, Carbon Dioxide Removal, Others) - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistics Report 2024-2036

Growth Drivers

• Surge in Demand for Renewable Energy - Between 2022 and 2027, it has been estimated that the globe's renewable capacity is going to increase by almost 2399 GW or nearly 74%. Concerns over climate change, environmental degradation, and air quality are fueling an increasing need for clean energy. As nuclear and energy storage technologies advance, nations all over the globe are embracing renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Hence, the need for gas separation membranes is also projected to grow. Recently, the function of contemporary membrane technology has been steadily increasing and the relationship to its application in place of conventional separation technologies has been increasingly changing. Significant advantages of the membrane separation technique—such as low energy consumption, small size, simple scaling, modularity, etc.—are particularly significant when it comes to conditioning and/or recovering gaseous and liquid energy carriers from various sources for use in renewable energy systems.
• Rise in Utilization of Natural Gas - Depending on the source of the reservoir, the composition of raw natural gas may differ greatly, however the main component is usually methane, in addition to heavier hydrocarbons and other light hydrocarbons including ethane and propane. At different concentrations, the gas includes nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, water, and hydrogen sulphide. To comply with pipeline requirements and regulatory criteria for calorific value, this raw natural gas must be processed. Hence, for this the utilization of gas separation membrane is surging.
• Growth in Improvement in Membrane - End-users have a desire for long-lasting membrane materials with better selectivity and permeability at lower costs due to the economic competitiveness of gas-separating membranes and the limitations imposed by their harsh operating circumstances. The past few decades have seen an increase in the study and development of inorganic membranes, such as ceramic, silica glass, and zeolites. Furthermore, as an affordable substitute, mixed matrix membranes—which combine inorganic particles for superior permeability and selectivity with homogeneously interpenetrating polymeric matrices for processing simplicity—are being developed. These membranes consist of zeolites or other molecular sieve media mixed with polymeric polymers. These hybrid materials are cheaper and have superior mechanical properties than conventional inorganic membranes.

Challenges

• Challenges in Transition to Novel Membrane - There are numerous challenges in this field related to the scalability and commercialization of innovative gas separation membranes. Although innovative membrane materials and architectures are constantly being developed by researchers, there is an obstacle in translating these concepts to an industrial scale. These ideas have intriguing laboratory-based applications. Making the switch from producing membranes on a lab or pilot scale to an industrial one can be expensive and time-consuming. As a consequence, scaling up without sacrificing quality or performance is extremely difficult. Additionally, the initial investment needed for improving the manufacture of membranes may be significant. This involves increasing costs, building bigger manufacturing facilities, and acquiring equipment for an industrial setting. A significant challenge is controlling these costs while preserving economic viability.
• Stringent Regulation to Comply With 
• Lack of Efficiency in High Temperature