Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer which is obtained by polymerization of acrylamide monomer, it is majorly used in flocculation of sloid and liquid such for wastewater treatment, paper making and screen printing. Cationic polyacrylamide has acquired the major share in the market, owing to its increasing use in various end-use applications such as in building and construction, desalination of water and cell separation in biotechnological broths. Another major use of polyacrylamide is its derivatives are used in oil recovery and soil conditioning. Polyacrylamide is used in powdered and liquid forms. The exponential rise in population and increase in demand for water purification is projecting the demand of polyacrylamide.
RISING DEMAND FOR POLYACRYLAMIDE IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND PULP AND PAPER MANUFACUTING SECTOR INFLUENCE THE MARKET GLOBALLY
Further, wastewater and water treatment industry would increase the demand for polyacrylamide during the forecast period, with projection in the need for water purification. Stricter regulatory measures on wastewater treatment are expected to increase water treatment activities in the region along with growing environmental concerns in the North America and Europe, which in turn is positively impacting industry growth. In addition, the development of polyacrylamide polymers to produce polyacrylamide gels and powders is expected to open new applications for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries in the region.
Further, Polyacrylamide is also used in many industries, which includes paper and water treatment, chemical, pharmaceutical and others. The biocompatibility and tolerability properties of polyacrylamide have further encouraged their use in drug delivery and biomedicine, it used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical formulations. Polyacrylamides can be made up of single-chain or cross-chain. The monomers are reduced from the cross-linked state to a simpler form, making the absorbent material. Its properties help to stabilize the soil structure. Polyacrylamide reduces water consumption and soil erosion, making the soil suitable for agriculture. A high absorption rate prevents crop damage, as the soil dries quickly after heavy rains.
Growing awareness of wastewater management and treatment and growing need to reduce soil erosion are driving the growth of polyacrylamide market. The market is expected to grow due to propelling demand for oil production and increasing urbanization and population growth. As, with the increase in population the demand for water purification is increasing and in oil production is it used in flocculation. Polyacrylamide is used for wastewater treatment in various chemical industries and for municipal wastewater treatment. These industries include mineral processing, metallurgy, coal refining, steel and iron, and electronics. Polyacrylamide is also used in a variety of applications such as oil enrichment (EOR), oil drilling additives, and drag reduction. At the same time, it is used to stabilize the soil aggregate and reduce soil erosion by coagulation of suspended solids.
Some of the major key players operating in the global polyacrylamide market include SNF, Kemria Oyj, BASF SE, China National Petroleum Corporation, Anhui Jucheng Fine Chemicals, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Ashalnd Inc., Black Rose Industries Ltd., Xitao Polymer Co., Ltd., Dongying Kechuang Biochemical Industrial Co. Ltd.
