The Carbon Molecular Sieves Market is valued at $0.9 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach $1.4 billion by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2031.
Carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membranes are generally prepared by pyrolysis/carbonization of polymeric precursor membranes under controlled vacuum or inert atmosphere. The chemical composition of CMS membrane usually contains >80% carbon element and a small number of other heteroatoms, such as H, O, N, and others, with the content largely depending on the properties of precursors and the pyrolysis conditions.
CMS, as their name suggests, are designed to separate gases in mixtures by sieving, a process controlled by pore size distribution (PSD). CMS are widely used for the separation of air into nitrogen and oxygen. CMS can be prepared from a number of carbonaceous precursors and by several preparation methods, although those to be used industrially for the separation of air are generally prepared from Air conditioner, with a post-treatment (chemical vapor deposition) to narrow their porosity.
Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes (CMSM) can potentially overcome the limitations of polymer and zeolite membranes for industrial-scale gas separations. CMSMs show high thermal and chemical stability, and while maintaining a high perm selectivity. Carbon molecular sieves (CMS) are the crucial element of any pressure swing adsorption (PSA)-plant for the generation of nitrogen. For the inertization of storage tanks, pipelines, and tankers, for processing and storing perishable foods and beverages, for heat-treating metals, for processing plastic and fibers, for manufacturing microchips, and for many other uses, the PSA process offers an inexpensive, in-house supply of nitrogen.
PSA nitrogen generator plants can produce high-purity nitrogen from air, up to 99.9995% nitrogen, which PSA membrane systems cannot. CMS technology is used by nitrogen generators to continuously manufacture ultra-high purity nitrogen. Also, carbon molecular sieves are lower cost than membrane technology. The amount of gas that activated carbon adsorb depends on several factors including temperature, gas pressure, composition, and adsorption velocity. Pressure swing adsorption employs cyclic pressurization and depressurization stages, where more gas is adsorbed at high pressure and then released when the pressure is dropped. PSA does not require thermal energy, and the desorption-adsorption conditions can be changed simply alternating between pressurization and depressurization. As a result, PSA can operate with a quick cycle time.
Pressured raw gas is sent to the first of two adsorption tanks that are filled with CMS. Preferentially adsorbed gas constituents remain in the CMS bed while other constituents travel through the vessel under high pressure to create purified product gas. The raw gas is delivered to the second vessel and the first vessel is depressurized when the first vessel reaches its adsorption capacity. As a result, adsorbent elements are freed, and the CMS is prepared for a new cycle. Pure gas production can be produced continuously mainly owing to the cycling between the two vessels by using carbon molecular sieves. Owing to these factors, the pressure swing adsorption segment will boost the demand for carbon molecular sieves market during the forecast period.
The carbon molecular sieves market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the global carbon molecular sieves market is classified into adsorption cycle 60s, adsorption cycle 120s and others. By application, it is categorized into gas separation, biogas upgrading, noble gas recovery and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA.
The major players operating in the industry include ACURO ORGANICS LIMITED, Huzhou Minqiang New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Kuraray Co., Ltd., Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd., RXChemicals, SINOCATA, Sorbead India, Weihai Huatai Molecular Sieve Co. Ltd., Huzhou Qiangda Molecular Sieve Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Changxing Haihua Chemical Co., Ltd. These players have adopted product launch as their key strategy to increase their market shares.
Carbon molecular sieves are widely used in gas separation and other sectors. Gas and Biogas industries have gained momentum and started their production process smoothly. Hence, the demand for carbon molecular sieves has increased post COVID.
Carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membranes are generally prepared by pyrolysis/carbonization of polymeric precursor membranes under controlled vacuum or inert atmosphere. The chemical composition of CMS membrane usually contains >80% carbon element and a small number of other heteroatoms, such as H, O, N, and others, with the content largely depending on the properties of precursors and the pyrolysis conditions.
CMS, as their name suggests, are designed to separate gases in mixtures by sieving, a process controlled by pore size distribution (PSD). CMS are widely used for the separation of air into nitrogen and oxygen. CMS can be prepared from a number of carbonaceous precursors and by several preparation methods, although those to be used industrially for the separation of air are generally prepared from Air conditioner, with a post-treatment (chemical vapor deposition) to narrow their porosity.
Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes (CMSM) can potentially overcome the limitations of polymer and zeolite membranes for industrial-scale gas separations. CMSMs show high thermal and chemical stability, and while maintaining a high perm selectivity. Carbon molecular sieves (CMS) are the crucial element of any pressure swing adsorption (PSA)-plant for the generation of nitrogen. For the inertization of storage tanks, pipelines, and tankers, for processing and storing perishable foods and beverages, for heat-treating metals, for processing plastic and fibers, for manufacturing microchips, and for many other uses, the PSA process offers an inexpensive, in-house supply of nitrogen.
PSA nitrogen generator plants can produce high-purity nitrogen from air, up to 99.9995% nitrogen, which PSA membrane systems cannot. CMS technology is used by nitrogen generators to continuously manufacture ultra-high purity nitrogen. Also, carbon molecular sieves are lower cost than membrane technology. The amount of gas that activated carbon adsorb depends on several factors including temperature, gas pressure, composition, and adsorption velocity. Pressure swing adsorption employs cyclic pressurization and depressurization stages, where more gas is adsorbed at high pressure and then released when the pressure is dropped. PSA does not require thermal energy, and the desorption-adsorption conditions can be changed simply alternating between pressurization and depressurization. As a result, PSA can operate with a quick cycle time.
Pressured raw gas is sent to the first of two adsorption tanks that are filled with CMS. Preferentially adsorbed gas constituents remain in the CMS bed while other constituents travel through the vessel under high pressure to create purified product gas. The raw gas is delivered to the second vessel and the first vessel is depressurized when the first vessel reaches its adsorption capacity. As a result, adsorbent elements are freed, and the CMS is prepared for a new cycle. Pure gas production can be produced continuously mainly owing to the cycling between the two vessels by using carbon molecular sieves. Owing to these factors, the pressure swing adsorption segment will boost the demand for carbon molecular sieves market during the forecast period.
The carbon molecular sieves market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the global carbon molecular sieves market is classified into adsorption cycle 60s, adsorption cycle 120s and others. By application, it is categorized into gas separation, biogas upgrading, noble gas recovery and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA.
The major players operating in the industry include ACURO ORGANICS LIMITED, Huzhou Minqiang New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Kuraray Co., Ltd., Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd., RXChemicals, SINOCATA, Sorbead India, Weihai Huatai Molecular Sieve Co. Ltd., Huzhou Qiangda Molecular Sieve Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Changxing Haihua Chemical Co., Ltd. These players have adopted product launch as their key strategy to increase their market shares.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the carbon molecular sieves demand across the oil and gas. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the CMS market was affected owing to factors such as supply chain disruption that slackened the demand for CMS and lockdowns being enforced in various countries.Carbon molecular sieves are widely used in gas separation and other sectors. Gas and Biogas industries have gained momentum and started their production process smoothly. Hence, the demand for carbon molecular sieves has increased post COVID.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the carbon molecular sieves market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing carbon molecular sieves market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the carbon molecular sieves market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global carbon molecular sieves market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market Segments
By Type
- Adsorption Cycle 60s
- Adsorption Cycle 120s
- Others
By Application
- Gas Separation
- Biogas Upgrading
- Noble Gas Recovery
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- ACURO ORGANICS LIMITED
- Kuraray Co., Ltd.
- RXChemicals
- SINOCATA
- Sorbead India
- Huzhou Qiangda Molecular Sieve Technology Co., Ltd.
- Huzhou Minqiang New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
- Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- Weihai Huatai Molecular Sieve Co. Ltd.
- Zhejiang Changxing Haihua Chemical Co.,Ltd.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVES MARKET, BY TYPE
CHAPTER 5: CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVES MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 6: CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVES MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 7: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 8: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
According to the report titled, “Carbon Molecular Sieves Market," the carbon molecular sieves market was valued at $0.9 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $1.4 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2031.Adsorption-based techniques, like pressure swing adsorption (PSA), have become effective and energy-efficient methods for a variety of gas separation and purification applications. By varying adsorption rates and/or capacities, gas species are separated in the cyclic adsorption process known as PSA.
Carbon molecular sieve (CMS) are the most used materials in gas separation processes. CMS adsorbents are affordable, highly resistant to both alkaline and acid media, and possess thermal stability in inert atmospheres. They also perform admirably in gas separation procedures. CMS adsorbents usually serve as kinetic separators because of their strong adsorption kinetic high selectivity. Two characteristics-adsorption capacity and kinetic selectivity define an efficient CMS adsorbent. The carbon material's production process increases its adsorption capacity, while customizing the pore entrance increases selectivity.
Many CMS products have an adsorption cycle of 60 seconds. For instance, Airro Engineering Company is one of the prominent organizations engaged in manufacturing, supplying, and exporting of industrial plants and equipment. It offers a wide range of CMS products having an adsorption cycle of 60 seconds. These CMS products are cylindrical, with a diameter of 1-1.8mm and about 93% oxygen purity. Owing to these factors, the adsorption cycle 60s segment is expected to expand the demand for carbon molecular sieves market during the forecast period.
he use of carbon molecular sieve is common in the petroleum chemical industry, metal heat treatment, electron production, and food preservation. It is also used for general gas drying in commercial and industrial applications and for purifying feed for air plants. Oxygen and nitrogen have differing adsorptive rates in CMS. Under normal temperatures and fluctuating pressure, a carbon molecular sieve can take in one oxygen molecule. The result was the production of enhanced nitrogen gas. Its separative capability depends on the different gases' varying diffusing rates, adsorptive properties, or a combination of the two.
Many players are offering their products having adsorption cycle of 120 seconds. For instance, AGC CHEMICALS PVT. LTD. provides CMS pellet-shaped with diameter of about 1.0-1.6mm and adsorption cycle of 120 seconds. Its carbon molecular sieve is used to produce nitrogen gas with purity 99.5-99.99%. Additionally, AIR-N-GAS Process Technologies offers its CMS products which are grey black in color with a diameter of 1.7-2.0mm and adsorption cycle of 120 seconds. It has distinctive features like excellent quality, extreme effectiveness, affordability, and durability. Also, Naike Chemical Equipment Packing Co., Ltd. provides its CMS-240 diameter of 1.0-1.2mm and adsorption cycle of 120 seconds. Owing to these factors, the adsorption cycle 120 second segment will increase the demand for carbon molecular sieves market.
Rise in environmental concerns
The usage of fossil fuels has contributed to greenhouse gases, which is one of their major disadvantages. According to Woldometers, the world will run out of oil in 47 years, natural gas in 52 years, and coal in 133 years. There are better options than fossil fuels overall such as utilization of bio renewable energy sources such as biogas. Biogas is also known as biomethane. The energy source biogas is renewable and beneficial to the environment. Anaerobic digestion is the process by which microbes break down organic matter, such as food or animal waste, without oxygen. The waste must be enclosed in an environment with no oxygen for this to occur. It is possible for biogas to be produced artificially, either spontaneously or as part of a manufacturing process.
The most popular method for upgrading biogas is pressure swing adsorption (PSA). Carbotech, Acrona, Cirmac, Gasrec, Xebec Inc., and Guild Associates are a few companies that develop and market this technology. Biogas is compressed in PSA procedures to a pressure of 4 to 10 bar before being injected into a column where it meets an adsorbent, which will selectively hold CO2. The adsorbent is typically a porous material with a large surface area. Carbon molecular sieves are the most common adsorbents used in commercial processes. At the top of the column, the purified CH4 is recovered with a negligibly large pressure decrease. The column needs to be regenerated by lowering the pressure after a set period since CMS is saturated with CO2 (normally to vacuum for biogas upgrading). Since H2S adsorption in CMS is typically irreversible, a procedure to remove this gas should be used before the PSA. Hence, usage of fossil fuels has severely impacted the environment leading to use of biogas. This eventually has increased the demand for carbon molecular sieves market.
Key Findings of the Study
- The global carbon molecular sieves market size is provided in terms of revenue and volume.
- Based on type, the adsorption cycle 120s segment was the largest revenue contributor in 2021 and is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period.
- On the basis of application, the gas separation segment was the largest revenue contributor in 2021 and is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
- By region, the Asia-Pacific region segment was the largest revenue contributor in 2021 and is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period.
Companies Mentioned
- ACURO ORGANICS LIMITED
- Kuraray Co., Ltd.
- RXChemicals
- SINOCATA
- Sorbead India
- Huzhou Qiangda Molecular Sieve Technology Co., Ltd.
- Huzhou Minqiang New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
- Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- Weihai Huatai Molecular Sieve Co. Ltd.
- Zhejiang Changxing Haihua Chemical Co.,Ltd.
Methodology
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- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
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