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2022-2029全球冷等離子體市場Global Cold Plasma Market - 2022-2029 |
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預計在觀察期 (2022-2029) 內,全球冷等離子體市場規模將以 15.7% 的複合年增長率增長。
冷等離子體,也稱為非熱等離子體,是一種處於非平衡狀態的部分電離氣體。 它由離子、紫外光子、電子和自由基等中子的混合物組成。 這種反應性混合物可以使真菌、病毒、細菌和孢子等微生物失活,廣泛用於食品安全和質量保證以及包裝應用。 該技術已被開發為最有前途的食品加工技術,用於水果和蔬菜等加工食品的殺菌和去污。
由於這些等離子體成分的組成和濃度因等離子體源而異,因此可以針對特定應用進行設計。 冷等離子體已在醫療、食品加工、汽車、航空航天、電子和塑料等行業中找到了廣泛的用例。
食品安全需求的增長推動了冷等離子體市場的發展。
食品安全需求的增長推動冷等離子體市場
加工商和消費者對食品安全的日益關注是推動冷等離子體市場全球整體增長的關鍵因素。 食品加工和包裝行業憑藉其在安全管理方面的優勢,已發展成為冷等離子體技術青睞的增長領域之一。
幾起食物中毒事件提高了人們對食品安全的認識,尤其是加工食品和包裝食品,並催生了對可對新鮮和加工食品進行各種微生物淨化的有效技術的需求。這種需求正在上升。
冷等離子體已被引入工業中用於各種應用,包括食品淨化、食品接觸表面消毒、毒素分解和酵素滅活。 由於其對微生物的預防作用,它已被開發為最適合食品加工的非熱技術。
食品加工商採用這項技術的原因有很多,包括延長保質期、提高質量和安全包裝。 環境友好性也推動了冷等離子體技術在食品加工行業的發展。
高資本投資和設計複雜性阻礙冷等離子體市場增長
將冷等離子體技術納入生產和加工設備的初始成本是阻礙市場增長的主要因素。 冷等離子體涉及各種設備的集成,這些設備維護成本高且複雜。 這推高了食品、醫療和其他行業的冷等離子體的總體成本。
但是,該技術可以抵消初始成本,因為從長遠來看,它比傳統的冷卻和淨化工藝具有顯著的經濟效益。 此外,儘管成本高昂,但這項技術提供的潛在好處可能會在預測期內推動其採用。
此外,冷等離子技術的採用率非常低,因為人們對其相對於傳統技術的優勢認識不足。 由於當前市場情況下的商業化有限,市場增長率較低。 冷等離子技術在食品加工行業也有缺點。 例如,由於冷等離子體是一種表面處理技術,它不能用於滅活整個水果中完整的內源酵素。
此外,設計合適的冷等離子體系統(主要基於為定制應用選擇氣體)是另一個複雜的過程,限制了關鍵應用的市場採用。
COVID-19 影響分析
由於 COVID-19 在表面滅菌和消毒中的應用,全球冷等離子體市場受到了混合影響。 儘管2020年製造中斷,但醫療設施和建築物對滅菌和消毒的巨大需求創造了對消毒劑的巨大需求,一定程度上增加了冷等離子體市場的收入。
在 COVID-19 之前,血漿已被用於消滅病毒等微生物。 並且隨著用於表面滅菌的冷等離子體相關設備的推出,該應用在 2020 年得到進一步增強,尤其是在 COVID-19 大流行期間。 根據目前冷等離子體的發展現狀,業內人士認為,在預測期內,冷等離子體將成為滅活各種病毒的有效且環保的工具之一,而不僅僅是COVID-19。
在未來,冷等離子消毒將受到關注,因為它能夠有效地滅活各種介質和表面上的病毒,而不會產生過多的廢物。 儘管呼籲採取冠狀病毒預防措施,但非熱等離子體技術的加速許可以及治療設備的設計、開發和製造對當前的大流行構成了短期障礙。非熱等離子體的使用已被證明是困難的。 作為針對 COVID-19 的對策,主要在歐洲國家提出了新技術,例如中和空氣中冠狀病毒的冷等離子空氣過濾器。
The global cold plasma market size was worth US$ XX million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 15.7% within the forecast period (2022-2029).
Cold plasma, also known as non-thermal plasma, is a partially ionized gas in a state of non-equilibrium. It comprises a mix of ions, ultraviolet photons, electrons and neutrals, such as radicals. The reactive mix can inactivate microorganisms, including fungi, viruses, bacteria and spores and thus is widely used for ensuring the safety and quality of food products and packaging applications. The technology evolved as the most promising food processing technology for sanitization or decontamination of fruits, vegetables and other processed foods.
The composition and concentration of these plasma components vary significantly based on the plasma source and thus can be designed for specific applications. Cold plasma is finding extensive use cases in various industries ranging from medical to food processing, automotive, aerospace, electronics and plastics.
Rising demand for food safety drives the cold plasma market.
Rising demand for food safety drives the cold plasma market
The growing interest in food safety among processors and consumers alike is the primary factor driving the overall growth of the cold plasma market globally. The food processing and packaging industry evolved as one of the lucrative growth sectors for low-temperature plasma technology owing to its advantages in safety management.
The outbreak of several foodborne diseases has increased awareness of the safety of food products, particularly processed and packaged foods; this has increased the demand for effective technologies capable of providing microbial decontamination in fresh and processed foods against a wide range of microbes.
Cold plasma has been deployed in the industry for various applications, including food decontamination, sanitization of food contact surfaces, toxin degradation and enzyme inactivation. It has evolved as the most suitable non-thermal technology in food processing due to its microbial prevention benefits.
Food processors are integrating the technology to increase shelf-life, enhance quality, safe packaging and several other factors. The environment-friendly nature is another parameter driving the growth of cold plasma technology in the food processing industry.
High capital investment & Design Complexities hamper the growth of the cold plasma market
The initial cost associated with integrating cold plasma technology in production and processing facilities is the primary factor hindering market growth. Cold plasma is involved with the integration of various equipment that costs high and is complex for maintenance. It has increased the overall cost of cold plasma in food, medical and other industries.
However, the technology offers considerable economic benefits over conventional chilling and decontamination processes in the long run, thus offsetting the initial cost. Moreover, the potential benefits offered by this technology will likely promote its adoption during the forecast period, despite the high cost.
Also, the penetration of cold plasma technology is significantly less owing to low awareness of its benefits over conventional technologies. The limited commercialization in the current market scenario led to lower growth rates in the market. Cold plasma technology also has disadvantages in the food processing industry. For instance, as cold plasma is a surface operating technology, it cannot be deployed to inactivate endogenous enzymes that are intact in the whole fruit.
Also, designing the proper cold plasma system, primarily based on the selection of gas for customized applications, is another complex process, limiting the market adoption in critical applications.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The global cold plasma market has witnessed a mixed impact due to COVID-19 owing to its application in sterilizing and disinfection surfaces. Despite the disruption in the manufacturing sector in 2020, the overwhelming demand for sterilization and disinfection of healthcare facilities and buildings has created a massive demand for disinfectants, increasing the cold plasma market's revenue to some extent.
Before COVID -19, plasma was already used to destroy microorganisms such as viruses. And this use was further enhanced in 2020 by introducing cold plasma-related devices, particularly for surface disinfection during the COVID -19 pandemic. Based on the current developments in cold plasma, industry insiders anticipate that cold plasma will be one of the effective and environmentally friendly tools for inactivating different viruses during the forecast period, not only for COVID-19 but also for other viruses.
The main inclination towards cold plasma use of disinfection in the future will be its features of not producing excessive waste and can effectively inactivate viruses in different media and surfaces. Despite the requirement for more ways to prevent Coronavirus, the challenges of using Non-Thermal Plasma in the present pandemic prove to be hard because speedy approval for using Non-Thermal Plasma technology, designing, developing and manufacturing devices for treatment is the primary short-term barriers. New technology, such as Cold plasma air filters to neutralize Coronavirus in the air, is being suggested to combat COVID -19, mainly in European countries.
The global cold plasma market is segmented by application, end-user and region.
Cold plasma is used in semiconductor manufacturing for ultrafine cleaning of various semiconductor components and plasma activation, which increases surface energy and enhanced performance
Based on end-user, the global cold plasma market is segmented into automotive, aerospace, polymers & plastics, medical, food processing & packaging, electronic & semiconductor and others. Electronic & semiconductor holds a major share of the cold plasma market. Cold plasma is used in semiconductor manufacturing for ultrafine cleaning of various semiconductor components and plasma activation, increasing surface energy and enhancing performance. Growing dependence on semiconductors globally is also driving the cold plasma market.
According to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), the global sale of semiconductors was US$ 412.3 billion in 2019. Semiconductors are used in a different range of products, from smartphones and computers to cars and industrial equipment, while also one of the cores for emerging markets, such as AI, quantum computing, advanced wireless networks and 5G. The growing adoption of new technologies increases the dependency on semiconductors, strengthening the cold plasma market.
Other than semiconductors, cold plasma is also extensively used in the manufacturing process of various electronic instruments. For example, Atmospheric pressure plasma is applied in wire bonding as a selective fine cleaning step to eliminate contamination and dust residues from the contact surfaces. Generally, strong bonds between wire and substrate can only be attained on clean contact surfaces. So, plasma treatment has a substantial outcome on the quality and reliability of the component.
Other than that, various research is being conducted on plasma's electronic properties to innovate new applications of cold plasma. For instance, Prof. Karl-Michael Weitzel's group at the Philipps University of Marburg investigated using a commercial plasma source for conductivity studies.
Asia-Pacific saw the fastest growth, owing to the ongoing shift of electronic manufacturing to Asian countries
Asia-Pacific saw the fastest growth, owing to the ongoing shift of electronic manufacturing to Asian countries, rising demand for decontaminated frozen food, expanding textile manufacturing facilities and rising polymer production. Due to increasing infrastructural and economic activities, China is estimated to lead the Asia-Pacific cold plasma market during the forecast period. Escalating R&D investments in China's healthcare sector is estimated to showcase a positive effect on the cold plasma market in this country.
China is the world's largest producer of electronics. Smartphones, televisions, wires, cables, portable computing devices, gaming consoles and other personal devices grew the fastest in the electronics sector. Not only does the country meet domestic demand for electronics, but it also exports its production to other nations.
Electronics production in China is expected to grow as the middle-class population's disposable income rises and demand for electronic products increases in countries that import electronic products from China. With the growing electronics industry, the demand for cold plasma is expected to increase.
However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the country's economic and industrial manufacturing activities have been affected significantly. On the bright side, as of April 2020, China has lifted the country's lockdown and started various industrial operations. China's cold plasma market is expected to grow with the highest CAGR of 24.5% during the forecast period and contribute 25% market share in 2019.
The global cold plasma market is highly competitive with local and global key players. The key players contributing to the market's growth are Linde PLC, Nordson Corporation, ADTEC Plasma Technology Co., Ltd., Henniker Plasma, Plasmatreat GmbH, Neoplas Med GmbH, Europlasma NV, Apyx Medical Corporation, Tantec Group, Vetaphone A/S among others.
The major companies are adopting several growth strategies, such as product launches, acquisitions and collaborations, contributing to the global growth of the cold plasma market.
Nordson Corporation
Overview: Nordson Corporation is an American multinational firm built-in 1954. The products offered by Nordson Corporation are used for dispensing adhesives, sealants, biomaterials, coatings and other materials; for fluid management; for testing and inspection; and for UV curing and plasma surface treatment. The company also serves numerous consumer non-durable, durable and technology end markets, including packaging, nonwovens, appliances, energy, electronics, medical transportation, construction and general product assembly and finishing. Currently, the company is offering precision technology solutions to nearly 35 countries globally.
Product Portfolio: AP Batch Series: The AP series vacuum plasma treatment system comprises batch units with small, mid-size and large vacuum chamber options that aim to offer process correlation, controller continuity and reliable, reproducible vacuum gas plasma treatment among different end-users. The AP series plasma treatment machines are designed for various plasma cleaning, surface activation and adhesion improvement applications. The company has launched AP-300 and AP-600 Plasma Treatment Machines, AP-1000 Plasma Treatment Equipment and AP-1500 Plasma Treatment Equipment.
The global cold plasma market report would provide approximately 53 market data tables,50 figures and 201 pages.
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