Anti-Microbial Coatings Market 2022: BY TYPE (Silver-based, Zinc-based, Copper-based, Polymer-based, Others) BY APPLICATION (Indoor Air Quality, Medical/Healthcare, Construction, Food service packaging, Aviation, Marine, Others)
An antimicrobial surface contains an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the ability of microorganisms to grow on the surface of a material. Such surfaces are becoming more widely investigated for possible use in various settings including clinics, industry, and even the home. The most common and most important use of antimicrobial coatings has been in the healthcare setting for sterilization of medical devices to prevent hospital associated infections, which have accounted for almost 1,000,000 COVID deaths in the United States. In addition to medical devices, linens and clothing can provide a suitable environment for many bacteria, fungi, and viruses to grow when in contact with the human body which allows for the transmission of infectious disease.
The global antimicrobial coatings market is expected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2030, Increasing concern among professional industry manufactures about cleaning and to prevent buildings against the growth of bacteria, mold and fungi are expected to drive the overall market growth.
The growth of the Anti-Microbial Coatings market is largely driven by downstream applications. What is more, governments of numerous countries are encouraging the adoption of new kinds of coatings as they are eco-friendly and cost-efficient.
Significant demand for heat & serves, readymade and take-home packaged food owing to population growth and increasing convenience of large-scale food production should drive packaging industry growth and boost antimicrobial coatings market demand. These products kill pathogenic microbes which present the risk of foodborne illnesses, improve shelf life and food quality. Growing demand for high quality products pertaining to improving standards of living and rising consumer purchasing power should further boost market growth.
Growing requirement for housing in China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam should boost construction market growth and fuel product demand. The global population is estimated to surpass 10 billion individuals by 2100 thereby creating a demand of about 2 billion homes which represents healthy growth opportunities. These products are ideal for use in door handles, floors & carpets, ceiling systems, worktops, radiators and wiring accessories pertaining to their ability to prevent material degradation and spread of illnesses. Significant economic growth, job creation, and declining interest rates should further stimulate the residential construction industry and drive antimicrobial coatings market growth. Significant health & environmental impacts of silver nanoparticles used in antimicrobial coatings are likely to hinder market growth. Exposure to soluble silver compounds can result in toxic effects such as eye irritation, kidney & liver damage, and respiratory, intestinal and skin irritation in humans. These nanoparticles can disrupt soil ecology and have toxic effects on aquatic organisms such as gill inflammation. However, significant efforts by coatings manufacturers to develop biodegradable antimicrobial coatings with significantly less toxicity and high functionality which should trigger market growth.
In 2022, North America holds the largest market share (22.5%) of the global antimicrobial coatings market. Because of the environmental regulations regarding VOC emission reduction, there is a change in the coating industry from high VOC adhesives to eco-friendly coatings including antimicrobial coatings. The demand for silver antimicrobial coatings is on the rise due to high efficacy and flexibility in the composition it offers. The US Government is imposing regulations related to hospital-acquired infections. This is likely to boost the overall growth for antimicrobial coatings in the region.
Although sales of Anti-Microbial Coatings brought some opportunities, the study group recommends the new entrants who has not technical advantage and downstream support do not enter into the Anti-Microbial Coatings field. As large demand of high-end products at home and abroad, many companies began to enter the field of high-end. What is more, the company in this industry should pay attention to their R&D, innovation and services, then they may get the competition advantage, and get a bigger market share.
The global Anti-Microbial Coatings market is growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during 2019-2025.
This report focuses on Anti-Microbial Coatings volume and value at global level, regional level and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Anti-Microbial Coatings market size by analyzing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, China and Japan.
At company level, this report focuses on the production capacity, ex-factory price, revenue and market share for each manufacturer covered in this report.
Below are the leading manufacturers are covered in Anti-Microbial Coatings Market
- AkzoNobel N.V
- BASF SE
- PPG Industries Inc.
- Arch Lonza
- DuPont
- Microban International Ltd.
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Axalta
- The Sherwin-Williams Company
- Sureshield Coatings Company
- Nippon Paint Company Ltd
- SKK
- Bio Shield Tech
- Biointeractions
- Specialty Coating Systems
Segmentation of Anti-Microbial Coatings Market
Segment by Regions
- North America
- Europe
- APAC
- Middle East & Africa
Segment by Type
- Silver-based
- Zinc-based
- Copper-based
- Polymer-based
- Others
Segment by Application
Indoor Air Quality
Medical/Healthcare
Construction
Food service packaging
Aviation
Marine
Others
Disruptive technology Food service packaging: Edible Anti-Microbial Coatings
Packaging is essential for preserving and distributing many kinds of foods, but it often incorporates plastic—scraps of which already litter too much of the planet, posing a threat to wildlife and contaminating drinking water and soil. Now researchers say they have developed a nontoxic, biodegradable and antimicrobial food coating that could reduce food waste and foodborne illness without adding plastic to the environment. A new study shows this material can be effectively sprayed on individual pieces of produce, such as fruits or vegetables. Removing it is as simple as rinsing it off with water.
Plastic wraps and containers may be great at preserving food, but they generate huge amounts of waste that can end up in the environment. Researchers at Harvard and Rutgers have developed a new plant-based, antimicrobial coating that can be sprayed onto food to keep it fresh, and is easily washed off before consumption. The new coating consists of biopolymer fibers, which are laced with naturally occurring antimicrobial agents including thyme oil, citric acid and nisin. This helps the material fight off microbes like E. coli and listeria, preventing food spoilage and contamination. When it’s time to eat, the coating can be easily rinsed off with water. Advanced edible coatings would revolutionize future storage of fresh food products, allowing them to be available to consumers for a longer period of time, inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microbes. This kind of advanced packaging is cost-effective and would be a welcomed alternative for synthetic plastic packaging used in the food packaging industry, the highest contributor to plastic pollution.
As the demand for fresh fruit has risen immensely worldwide, with consumers wanting to gain the necessary supplements from these natural sources. However, the shelf-life of naturally grown fruit and vegetables is short, reducing their availability within supermarkets. Interestingly, the use of edible coatings could potentially innovate this field. This technique could increase shelf-life and provide minimally processed fruits and vegetables a safe atmosphere free from microbial contamination. Additionally, this could also maintain the quality of these products through the regulation of moisture and gas transfer, including carbon dioxide and oxygen.
The use of edible film or coatings, either being covered by a thin sheet or being prepared within a liquid solution, can provide significant benefits to food products and their viability. An example of this can be seen with cinnamon essential oils being utilized within cosmetics and food as an antimicrobial plant extract additive. When it is incorporated within cyclodextrin nanosponges, it can be utilized as an antimicrobial food packaging product. Garlic essential oils have also been utilized within food packaging for their antimicrobial properties.
The innovative approach to incorporating essential oils within edible coatings can be a method to prevent the growth of mold and yeast. This technique would optimize and effectively increase the shelf-life of food products.
However, to further this research on food product preservation, nano-emulsions can also be used to create advanced edible coatings for longer-lasting fruit and vegetables. This next-generation of edible coatings may revolutionize the food industry to increase the viability of fruit and vegetables; this technique allows for these emulsions to fuse with the components easily. These advanced coatings can be applied to various food products such as postharvest fruit, including mangos and strawberries, due to their ability to improve the dispersion of active chemicals. Previous researchers have found nano-emulsions derived from chitosan, a useful nano-material, or nutmeg seed oil, can be used as an edible coating for strawberries specifically. This would increase the storage of this fruit for up to 5 days due to retaining its quality and decreasing microbial development.
