Sonochemical Coatings Market Size, Trends & Forecast [2031]

Report Description

Sonochemical Coating Market Outlook 2031:

The global sonochemical coating market was estimated at USD 53.6 Million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 91.0 Million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.
 
Sonochemistry uses ultrasound to improve or modify chemical reactions. Sonochemistry is the process by which an ultrasound intensifies a reaction by causing chemical effects in the reaction system, such as the production of free radicals. Sonochemical coating is a method that uses ultrasonic waves to apply a coating or thin layer to a surface.

This technique produces intense localized heating and pressure changes in a liquid medium by using high-frequency sound waves to form cavitation bubbles. These conditions facilitate chemical reactions and the deposition of a coating material onto a substrate. Sonochemical coating is widely used in different applications, including the production of functional coatings on materials, anti-corrosion coatings, and surface modification.

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The sonochemical coating method, which is particularly useful to develop surfaces that are antibacterial, antimicrobial, or antifungal, consists of the following steps:

• Providing a mixture comprising water,

• Immersing a substrate in the mixture,

• Embedding metal oxide nanoparticles contained and/or formed in the mixture in a surface of the substrate and/or depositing metal oxide nanoparticles contained and/or formed in the mixture on a surface of the substrate by irradiating the mixture with ultrasonic waves.

Macro-economic Factors

Increasing Healthcare Expenditure

Countries are allocating a large amount of resources to their healthcare systems and focusing on improving patient outcomes, thereby enhancing the quality of care and ensuring the safety of medical procedures. This often involves investments in advanced medical technologies, including devices and equipment that incorporate sonochemical coatings.

For instance, healthcare spending in the US is rising, with serious implications for the federal budget, according to recent projections from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). National health expenditures (NHE), which includes both public and private spending on healthcare, are projected to climb from $4.4 trillion, or $13,413 per person, in 2022 to $7.2 trillion, or $20,425 per person, in 2031.

Relative to the size of the economy, NHE is projected to climb from 17.4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 to nearly 20 percent by 2031, as rising healthcare costs outpace the growth in the economy. Hence, the growing healthcare spending is boosting the demand for specialized medical technologies, such as sonochemical coatings.

Market Dynamics

Market Driver- Growing Evaluation of Wind Energy

Every year, up to 10% of people who visit hospitals are affected with hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). In addition to causing severe discomfort, HAIs have a significant cost impact on already overburdened healthcare systems. For instance, acute and long-term care facilities in Europe account for around 9 million HAIs annually. In acute health care facilities, they lead to 25 million extra hospital days, costing €13–24 billion. 

Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries (HICs) and 15 in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are expected to acquire at least one HAI during their hospital stay. Programs for infection control are quite effective in lowering the prevalence of HAIs. Improved hygiene is one of the main components of infection control programs.

The goal of practices such as frequent hand washing and thorough ward cleanliness is to stop the transmission of illnesses between patients. Textile materials are widely utilized in medical settings and offer various possibilities for the transmission of infections. Thus, using antimicrobial fabrics for beds, drapes, dressings, pajamas, and healthcare personnel uniforms helps lower the frequency of HAIs.

Therefore, sonochemical coatings with antimicrobial qualities are designed, which prevents the growth of bacteria and other diseases on surfaces. This improves hygiene and lowers the risk of HAIs, thereby raising the demand for sonochemical coatings.

Market Driver- Increasing Usage of Sonochemical Coatings in the Textile Industry

Nanoparticles possess distinct properties from those of bulk phase or individual molecules. Surface modification plays a significant role in the production of textiles. The final properties of a textile material play a crucial role in defining its performance for a particular end use.

One way to create highly active surfaces with UV-blocking, antimicrobial, and self-cleaning properties is to nanocoat the surfaces of clothing and textiles. Nano-silver has antibacterial qualities, hence, the nano-TiO2 coating allows for self-cleaning of wine and coffee stains under solar-stimulated light. Silver nanoparticles have potential applications as surface coatings for applications, such as catheters and wound dressings, as well as antibacterial agents.

Silver colloids have strong antibacterial impact on textiles and polymers. Coating compositions that have the ability to modify the surface of textiles often consist of a carrier medium, ingredients, surfactants, and nanoparticles. Sonochemical deposition techniques have the potential to create material options for textile coatings, including metals and metal oxides.

Market Restraint- High Initial Cost

Purchasing the required sonochemical coating equipment, which often consists of reaction vessels, transducers, and ultrasonic generators, is expensive. These components are essential to produce the ultrasonic waves needed for the coating process.

Additionally, sonochemical coating equipment operation calls for specific knowledge and proficiency in ultrasonic chemistry and technology. Expenditures associated with training staff to operate and maintain the equipment properly raise the overall cost of the sonochemical coating process. This factor is restraining the growth of the market.

Scope of Sonochemical Coating Market Report  

The report on the global sonochemical coating market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Sonochemical Coating Market Segmental Outlook

Based on type, the global sonochemical coating market is segmented into Zinc Oxide (ZnO), Silver-Titanium Dioxide (Ag-TiO2), Prussian Blue Nanoparticles (PB-NPs), Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), Copper Oxide (CuO), and others. The Zinc Oxide (ZnO) segment held XX% market share in 2022 and is expected to hold XX% market share in 2031.

Use of ZnO for the functionalization of textile substrates is growing rapidly, as it provides unique multifunctional properties, such as antimicrobial activity, photocatalytic self-cleaning, flame retardancy, UV protection, thermal insulation and moisture management, hydrophobicity, and electrical conductivity.

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Based on substrate, the global sonochemical coating market is segmented into cotton, polyester, plastic fibers, glass, and others. The cotton segment held XX% share of the market in 2022. Sonochemistry is an extremely efficient technique for surface coating nanoparticles (NPs) on ceramic, polymeric, metallic, glass, textiles, and paper.

Sonochemical coating technology is used to create cotton textiles with superhydrophobic and antibacterial qualities. Cotton with a sonochemical coating maintains its antibacterial qualities, even after 65 washing cycles under hospital washing standards.

Based on technology, the global sonochemical coating market is segmented into solvent based and water based. The water based segment is expected to hold a XX% CAGR during the forecast period. Water based sonochemical coatings are considered more environmentally friendly than solvent based alternatives because they have lower or no volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, reducing their impact on air quality and human health. This aligns with increasing regulatory restrictions on VOC emissions and growing emphasis on sustainability.

Based on end use, the global sonochemical coating market is segmented into Medical, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Plastic, Textile, and Others. The medical segment held XX% share of the market in 2022. The high incidence of hospital-acquired infections places a huge financial burden on our healthcare systems.

These infections are also responsible for many millions of deaths each year. Antibacterial fabrics for use in medical textiles, such as hospital uniforms, bedding and wound dressings, can provide a useful weapon in the on-going fight against these infections. Hence, sonochemical coating is applied to medical textiles to reduce the risk of contamination and healthcare associated infections.

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Regional Outlook

On the basis of region, the global sonochemical coating market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

North America held XX% market share in 2022, owing to high industrial growth in the region. The sonochemical coating market in the region is anticipated to be driven by the growth of the construction industry as a result of the rise in non-residential development projects, such as hospitals, schools, and colleges. Implementation of the Affordable Healthcare Act in the US led to the construction of hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Rise in population is anticipated to stimulate the construction industry in the US, which is expected to propel the sonochemical coating market. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that HAIs cause an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 related deaths annually in hospitals in the US alone.

Every year, about 680,000 illnesses and billions of dollars in additional healthcare expenses are incurred nationwide, due to hospital acquired infections (HAIs). In hospitals alone, one in every thirty-one hospitalized patients has at least one HAI at any given time. This factor is driving the demand for sonochemical coatings in the region.

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Key Benefits for Industry Participants & Stakeholders

• In-depth Analysis of the Global Sonochemical Coating Market

• Historical, Current, and Projected Market Size in terms of Value

• Potential & Niche Segments and Regions Exhibiting Promising Growth Covered

• Industry Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities Covered in the Study

• Recent Industry Trends and Developments

• Competitive Landscape & Strategies of Key Players

• Neutral Perspective on Global Sonochemical Coating Market Performance