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全球藻類廢水處理市場 - 2025 年至 2032 年

Global Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment Market - 2025-2032

出版日期: 2025年02月13日 | 出版商:

DataM Intelligence | 英文 202 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2個工作天內

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簡介目錄

2024 年全球基於藻類的廢水處理市場規模達到 26.5 億美元，預計到 2032 年將達到 41.9 億美元，在 2025-2032 年預測期內的複合年成長率為 5.89%。

由於人們對水污染的擔憂日益加劇以及對永續廢水管理解決方案的需求，基於藻類的廢水處理市場正在經歷持續成長。以藻類為基礎的處理系統利用微藻有效去除廢水中的氮、磷酸鹽、重金屬和有機物，同時生產有價值的副產品，如生物燃料、肥料和動物飼料。

全球經濟和人口的快速成長加劇了水資源短缺，使得廢水處理成為全球的優先事項。微藻在各種廢水環境中繁衍生息，對去除工業和城市排放中的污染物有顯著的效果。創新方法不斷湧現，提高了基於藻類的處理的效率。

Mongabay 2024 年 12 月的一份報告強調了印度研究人員開發的一種新型微藻細菌聯合體，可以消除廢水中的有害銨。該技術利用藻類的光合作用產生氧氣，與傳統的曝氣方法相比，可減少高達 90% 的能源消耗。鑑於印度嚴重的廢水危機，這項創新尤其重要。

2022 年 Niti Aayog 的一項研究表明，印度農村地區每天產生 39,604 MLD 廢水，而城市中心每天產生 72,368 MLD 廢水（2020-21 年）。這些發現凸顯了基於藻類的解決方案在緩解水資源限制和增強環境永續性方面的前景。

動力學

促進因素一：減少對原料的依賴

傳統的廢水處理技術在很大程度上依賴耗能的曝氣和化學化合物，從而增加了營運成本並對環境產生了負面影響。藻類技術利用光合作用自然地為廢水充氧，顯著減少能源使用並最大限度地減少對化學物質的依賴，從而提供了永續的解決方案。

最近的研究表明，公用事業供水和廢水基礎設施佔全球電力使用量的 3-7%，其中曝氣系統佔處理廠能源消耗的 60-70%。以基於藻類的處理方法取代曝氣可以使設施減少能源消耗並提高運作效率。

這對全球脫碳努力尤其有益，有助於離網廢水處理解決方案。 OneWater 等公司在四個離網系統的開發方面正在取得進展，證明了能源獨立的處理設施的可行性。傳統的三級處理技術依賴氯化鐵和硫酸鐵等化學品，這會加劇碳排放並帶來供應鏈風險。

藻類技術消除了對這些添加劑的需要，從而降低了費用並減少了有害副產品的排放。由於監管壓力不斷升級，包括歐盟 2022 年廢水框架指令，基於藻類的解決方案對於經濟和環境永續的廢水管理變得至關重要，特別是在澳洲大堡礁集水區等脆弱的生態系統中，太平洋生物公司正在那裡實施基於藻類的營養物管理計畫。

促進因素 2：藻類肥料的作用日益增強

隨著全球向永續農業方法的轉變，藻類肥料正成為導致土壤破壞的傳統化學肥料的環保替代品。農業用水佔全球用水量的 80%，因此對改善土壤健康和減少水消耗的永續解決方案的需求日益增加。

藻類肥料提供了重要的營養物質的天然來源，包括氮、磷酸鹽和鉀，可提高土壤生產力並改善水分和養分的維持能力。它們對促進低碳經濟的貢獻是巨大的，因為它們為能源密集和依賴化石燃料的合成肥料提供了有機和永續的替代品。藻類肥料有多種形式，如液體萃取物、顆粒和粉末，提高了它們對各種作物（包括蔬菜、水果、觀賞植物和草皮）的效用。

政府的激勵措施和技術創新促進了藻類肥料的推廣。歐盟共同農業政策為採用永續實踐的農民提供資金，而雅苒等公司正在投資一些舉措，例如將於 2023 年 7 月在中國開設首個水溶性肥料工廠，從而支持向永續農業投入的轉變。

限制：藻類生質能收穫成本高、複雜性高

雖然微藻在廢水清理中很有用，但由於其體型微小，快速增殖和負表面電荷使其難以聚整合更大、更易於收穫的顆粒。此外，藻類的乾重僅佔整個溶液的 0.05％，因此使收穫過程變得複雜。

收穫藻類生質能的財務成本相當高，佔總生產支出的30%。這主要是因為不同的收穫程序需要大量的能源消耗，根據所採用的方法，每立方公尺的能源消耗從 0.1 到 15 千瓦時不等。

基於藻類的廢水處理系統中高達 90% 的總庫存費用與收集和脫水設備有關。雖然已經建立了多種收穫系統，但每種系統都有明顯的局限性，需要不斷研究以發現更經濟、更有效的替代方案。

這些問題增加了營運費用並降低了整體經濟可行性，阻礙了基於藻類的廢水處理的廣泛實施。減輕這些限制對於充分發揮藻類解決方案在廢水處理中的潛力至關重要。

The Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment Market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by rising concerns regarding water pollution and the need for sustainable wastewater management solutions. Algae-based treatment systems utilize microalgae to efficiently remove nitrogen, phosphate, heavy metals and organic matter from wastewater, simultaneously producing valuable byproducts such biofuels, fertilizers and animal feed.

The swift expansion of the global economy and population has intensified water scarcity, rendering wastewater treatment a worldwide imperative. Microalgae, which flourish in various wastewater settings, have significant effectiveness in removing pollutants from industrial and urban discharges. Innovative ways are continually emerging, improving the efficiency of algae-based treatment.

A December 2024 report by Mongabay emphasizes a new microalgae-bacterial consortia developed by Indian researchers to eliminate harmful ammonium from wastewater. This technique utilizes the photosynthetic capabilities of algae to generate oxygen, hence decreasing energy expenses by as much as 90% relative to traditional aeration methods. This innovation is especially pertinent given India's severe wastewater crisis.

A 2022 Niti Aayog research stated that India's rural areas produced 39,604 MLD of wastewater, whilst urban centers produce 72,368 MLD (2020-21). These discoveries highlight the promise of algae-based solutions in mitigating water constraint and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Dynamics

Driver 1 - Reducing raw material dependence

Traditional wastewater treatment techniques depend significantly on energy-demanding aeration and chemical compounds, raising operational costs and negative environmental impacts. Algal technologies provide a sustainable solution by employing photosynthesis to naturally oxygenate wastewater, markedly decreasing energy usage and minimizing dependence on chemicals.

A recent research indicates that utility water and wastewater infrastructure constitutes 3-7% of global electricity usage, with aeration systems accounting for 60-70% of a treatment plant's energy expenditure. Substituting aeration with algae-based treatment enables facilities to reduce energy consumption and enhance operational efficiency.

This is especially beneficial in the worldwide effort for decarbonization, facilitating off-grid wastewater treatment solutions. Companies such as OneWater are progressing in the development of four off-grid systems, illustrating the viability of energy-independent treatment facilities. Traditional tertiary treatment techniques rely on chemicals like ferric chloride and ferric sulfate, which exacerbate carbon emissions and pose supply chain risks.

Algal technologies obviate the necessity for such additives, hence decreasing expenses and mitigating the emission of deleterious byproducts. Due to escalating regulatory pressures, including the EU's 2022 Wastewater Framework Directive, algae-based solutions are becoming vital for economical and environmentally sustainable wastewater management, especially in delicate ecosystems such as Australia's Great Barrier Reef catchment, where Pacific Bio is executing algae-based nutrient management initiatives.

Driver 2 - The rising role of algae-based fertilizer

Algae-based fertilizers are developing as an eco-friendly substitute for traditional chemical fertilizers, which have led to soil damage, with the global transition to sustainable agriculture methods. Agriculture constitutes up to 80% of worldwide water usage, leading to a heightened demand for sustainable solutions that improve soil health and decrease water consumption.

Algae-based fertilizers provide a natural source of vital nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphate and potassium, enhancing soil productivity and improving water and nutrient retention. Their contribution to promoting a low-carbon economy is substantial, as they offer an organic and sustainable substitute for synthetic fertilizers, which are energy-intensive and dependent on fossil fuels. The presence of algae-based fertilizers in many forms, such as liquid extracts, granules and powders, enhances their utility for a variety of crops, including vegetables, fruits, decorative plants and turfgrass.

Government incentives and technological innovations facilitate the deployment of algae-derived fertilizers. The EU Common Agricultural Policy allocates funding for farmers adopting sustainable practices, while companies like Yara are investing in initiatives such as the July 2023 opening of its inaugural water-soluble fertilizer facility in China, thereby supporting the shift towards sustainable agricultural inputs.

Restraint: High cost and complexity associated with algae biomass harvest

Fast proliferation and negative surface charge complicate the aggregation into bigger, easily harvestable particles even though the microalgae are useful in wastewater cleanup, their diminutive size. Moreover, the dry weight of algae comprises merely 0.05% of the whole solution, hence complicating the harvesting process.

The financial cost of harvesting algal biomass is considerable, representing up to 30% of overall production expenditures. This is primarily because of the substantial energy expenditure necessary for different harvesting procedures, which can vary from 0.1 to 15 kWh per cubic meter, contingent upon the method utilized.

As much as 90% of the overall inventory expenses in algae-based wastewater treatment systems are associated with harvesting and dewatering apparatus. Although numerous harvesting systems have been established, each has distinct limitations, requiring continuous research to discover more economical and efficient alternatives.

These issues impede the widespread implementation of algae-based wastewater treatment by elevating operational expenses and diminishing overall economic viability. Mitigating these limits is essential for realizing the complete potential of algae-based solutions in wastewater treatment.

Segment Analysis

The global algae-based wastewater treatment market is segmented based on type, technology, application and region.

Advances in raceway pond technology for efficient algae cultivation

Raceway pond technology has emerged as a significant approach in algae-based wastewater treatment, utilizing the inherent capabilities of microalgae to assimilate nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, transforming them into biomass while emitting oxygen via photosynthesis. This technique facilitates bacterial activity in wastewater, assisting in the remediation of diverse pollutants.

Traditionally limited to laboratory environments, raceway ponds and photobioreactors are being utilized in practical wastewater treatment applications, including brewery wastewater. Raceway ponds has a semi-circular configuration at each end, characterized by a shallow open system in which paddle wheels perpetually agitate microalgae in wastewater to guarantee sufficient access to nutrients and sunshine.

Various microalgae strains can effectively treat diverse industrial effluent; nevertheless, elevated total suspended solids (TSS) levels pose a significant difficulty. A novel technique has been created to efficiently eliminate TSS from industrial effluent, rendering it appropriate for microalgae production. This innovation improves treatment efficiency, facilitating the production of value-added algae.

In recent years, In-pond Raceway Systems (IPRS) have enhanced sustainability in Chinese aquaculture. IPRS technology, developed by Jesse Chappell of Auburn University and financed by the US Soybean Council, has enhanced aquaculture techniques by increasing yields in big carp ponds. By the end of last year, China had more than 6,000 IPRS cells in production, highlighting the adaptability and worldwide applicability of raceway pond systems.

Geographical Penetration

Sustainable Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific is progressively emerging as a leader in the algae-based wastewater treatment market, driven by environmental challenges, industrial expansion and a dedication to sustainable solutions. Algae-based systems are increasingly recognized for their efficacy in eliminating nutrients and pollutants from wastewater while concurrently generating valuable byproducts such as biofuels and fertilizers.

In June 2024, an important breakthrough in this industry emerged when SUEZ, an established global organization in circular solutions for water and waste management, unveiled the initiation of three substantial projects in Singapore, China and the Philippines. The initiatives presented at the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) emphasize the implementation of digital solutions, seawater desalination and water reuse technologies to tackle the escalating issues of water scarcity and pollution in the region.

These examples demonstrate the significant significance of algae-based systems in enhancing water quality and bolstering water management resilience in municipal and industrial sectors during climate change. SUEZ's dedication to advancing circular solutions in the region represents a significant measure in addressing water challenges in some of Asia's most densely populated and industrialized locales.

In October 2022, Xylem Water Solutions Singapore collaborated with Gross-Wen Technologies Inc. (GWT) on a combined research and development initiative to implement Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB(R)) technology in Singapore. This algae-based wastewater treatment technique facilitates nutrient recovery, diminishes the carbon footprint of water utilities and demonstrates excellent efficacy in the treatment of industrial and municipal wastewater.

The RAB(R) technology signifies progress in sustainable wastewater treatment, particularly in densely populated areas such as Singapore, where creative solutions are essential to address increasing water demands. These findings indicate the growing implementation of algae-based technology in the region, propelled by environmental requirements and progress in sustainable water management methods.

Competitive Landscape

The major Global players in the market include Algotec Green Technology, Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT), Liqoflux, Agromorph, Xylem Inc., Valicor Environmental Services, Algenuity originClear Inc., Evodos B.V. and MicroBio Engineering Inc.

By Type

Macroalgae
Microalgae

By Technology

Raceway Ponds
Photobioreactors
Rotating Biofilm Reactors

By Application

Industrial
Municipal
Agricultural
Mining
Others

By Region

North America
South America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

January 16, 2025, Gross-Wen Technologies developed a system to grow algae on vertical conveyor belts, aiming to reduce the cost of algae production. The system originally intended for biofuel production, was later adapted for wastewater treatment. It effectively digests nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, reducing harmful effluent and preventing algal blooms. This shift from biofuels to wastewater treatment opened up new opportunities for algae-based solutions in environmental management.

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1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report

2. Definition and Overview

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Snippet by Type
3.2. Snippet by Technology
3.3. Snippet by Application
3.4. Snippet by Region

4. Dynamics

4.1. Impacting Factors
- 4.1.1. Drivers
  - 4.1.1.1. Reducing raw material dependence
  - 4.1.1.2. The rising role of algae-based fertilizer
- 4.1.2. Restraints
  - 4.1.2.1. High cost and complexity associated with algae biomass harvest
- 4.1.3. Opportunity
- 4.1.4. Impact Analysis

5. Industry Analysis

5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
5.3. Pricing Analysis
5.4. Regulatory Analysis
5.5. DMI Opinion

6. By Type

6.1. Introduction
- 6.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 6.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Type
6.2. Macroalgae*
- 6.2.1. Introduction
- 6.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
6.3. Microalgae

7. By Technology

7.1. Introduction
- 7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
- 7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Technology
7.2. Raceway Ponds*
- 7.2.1. Introduction
- 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
7.3. Photobioreactors
7.4. Rotating Biofilm Reactors

8. By Application

8.1. Introduction
- 8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
8.2. Industrial*
- 8.2.1. Introduction
- 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
8.3. Municipal
8.4. Agricultural
8.5. Mining
8.6. Others

9. By Region

9.1. Introduction
- 9.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
- 9.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. Introduction
- 9.2.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.2.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 9.2.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
- 9.2.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.2.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 9.2.6.1. US
  - 9.2.6.2. Canada
  - 9.2.6.3. Mexico
9.3. Europe
- 9.3.1. Introduction
- 9.3.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.3.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 9.3.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
- 9.3.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.3.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 9.3.6.1. Germany
  - 9.3.6.2. UK
  - 9.3.6.3. France
  - 9.3.6.4. Italy
  - 9.3.6.5. Spain
  - 9.3.6.6. Rest of Europe
9.4. South America
- 9.4.1. Introduction
- 9.4.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.4.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 9.4.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
- 9.4.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.4.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 9.4.6.1. Brazil
  - 9.4.6.2. Argentina
  - 9.4.6.3. Rest of South America
9.5. Asia-Pacific
- 9.5.1. Introduction
- 9.5.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.5.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 9.5.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
- 9.5.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.5.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 9.5.6.1. China
  - 9.5.6.2. India
  - 9.5.6.3. Japan
  - 9.5.6.4. Australia
  - 9.5.6.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
9.6. Middle East and Africa
- 9.6.1. Introduction
- 9.6.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.6.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 9.6.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Technology
- 9.6.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application

10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Competitive Scenario
10.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
10.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis

11. Company Profiles

11.1. Algotec Green Technology*
- 11.1.1. Company Overview
- 11.1.2. Product Portfolio and Description
- 11.1.3. Financial Overview
- 11.1.4. Key Developments
11.2. Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT)
11.3. Liqoflux
11.4. Agromorph
11.5. Xylem Inc.
11.6. Valicor Environmental Services
11.7. Algenuity
11.8. OriginClear Inc.
11.9. Evodos B.V.
11.10. MicroBio Engineering Inc.

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