Dublin, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Market for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), PFAS Alternatives and PFAS Treatment 2025-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Currently, PFAS materials remain crucial in various industries including semiconductors, textiles, food packaging, electronics, and automotive sectors, with applications ranging from water-repellent coatings to high-performance materials for critical technologies. Market dynamics are heavily influenced by regional regulatory frameworks, particularly in Europe and North America, where stringent regulations are accelerating the transition away from traditional PFAS.
The semiconductor industry represents a critical use case, where PFAS remains essential for advanced manufacturing processes, though efforts are underway to develop alternatives. Similarly, the automotive and electronics sectors continue to rely on PFAS for specific applications while actively pursuing substitutes.
The PFAS alternatives market is experiencing rapid growth, with innovative solutions emerging across multiple sectors. These include silicon-based materials, hydrocarbon technologies, bio-based alternatives, and novel polymer systems. The textiles and food packaging industries are leading the transition to PFAS-free alternatives, driven by consumer awareness and regulatory requirements. However, technical performance gaps and cost considerations remain significant challenges in many applications. PFAS treatment and remediation technologies represent a growing market segment, driven by the need to address environmental contamination. Current technologies include advanced oxidation processes, membrane filtration, adsorption systems, and emerging destruction technologies. The water treatment sector, in particular, is seeing significant investment in PFAS removal technologies.
Looking toward 2035, the market is expected to undergo substantial changes. Traditional PFAS usage is projected to decline significantly in non-essential applications, while the alternatives market is forecast to experience robust growth. Critical industries like semiconductors and medical devices may retain specific PFAS applications where alternatives are not yet viable, but with enhanced controls and containment measures.
The treatment technologies market is expected to expand considerably, driven by stricter environmental regulations and growing remediation requirements. Innovation in treatment methods, particularly in destruction technologies and bio-friendly approaches, is likely to accelerate, leading to more cost-effective and efficient solutions. Key challenges for the industry include developing alternatives that match PFAS performance in critical applications, managing transition costs, and ensuring effective treatment solutions.
The market outlook varies significantly by region and application, with developed markets leading the transition to alternatives while emerging markets may continue PFAS use in certain applications. Success in this evolving market will depend on technological innovation, regulatory compliance capabilities, and the ability to balance performance requirements with environmental considerations. Companies that can effectively navigate these challenges while developing sustainable solutions are likely to capture significant market opportunities in both alternatives and treatment technologies.
The industry's future will be shaped by continued regulatory evolution, technological advancement, and growing emphasis on sustainable solutions, leading to a transformed market landscape by 2035 characterized by reduced PFAS usage, widespread adoption of alternatives, and advanced treatment capabilities.
The Global Market for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), PFAS Alternatives and PFAS Treatment 2025-2035 provides an in-depth analysis of the global PFAS sector, including detailed examination of emerging PFAS alternatives and treatment technologies. The study offers strategic insights into market trends, regulatory impacts, and technological developments shaping the industry through 2035.
Report contents include:
- Comprehensive overview of PFAS chemical structures, properties, and historical development
- Detailed classification of PFAS types, including long-chain, short-chain, polymeric and non-polymeric variants
- Analysis of unique PFAS properties driving industrial applications
- Examination of environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and health concerns
- Global Regulatory Landscape
- Current and emerging regulations across major markets including the US, EU, and Asia
- Impact assessment of regulatory changes on market dynamics
- State-level regulatory developments in the United States
- International agreements and collaborative frameworks
- Industry-Specific PFAS Usage and Alternatives
- Detailed analysis of PFAS applications and alternative solutions across 13 critical sectors:
- Semiconductors and electronics
- Textiles and clothing
- Food packaging
- Paints and coatings
- Ion exchange membranes
- Energy (excluding fuel cells)
- Low-loss materials for 5G
- Cosmetics
- Firefighting foam
- Automotive (including electric vehicles)
- Medical devices
- Green hydrogen
- Electronics
- Detailed analysis of PFAS applications and alternative solutions across 13 critical sectors:
- PFAS Alternatives Market
- Technical assessment of non-fluorinated alternatives:
- PFAS-free release agents
- Non-fluorinated surfactants and dispersants
- Water and oil-repellent materials
- Fluorine-free liquid-repellent surfaces
- PFAS-free colorless transparent polyimide
- Technical assessment of non-fluorinated alternatives:
- PFAS Degradation and Elimination
- Current methodologies for PFAS degradation
- Bio-friendly remediation approaches:
- Phytoremediation and microbial degradation
- Enzyme-based solutions
- Mycoremediation
- Green oxidation methods
- PFAS Treatment Market
- Detailed market forecasts for PFAS treatment (2025-2035)
- Analysis of contamination pathways and global regulatory standards
- Comprehensive review of water treatment technologies:
- Traditional removal technologies (GAC, ion exchange, membrane filtration)
- Emerging removal technologies
- Destruction technologies (electrochemical oxidation, SCWO, plasma treatment)
- Solid treatment technologies and market projections
- Market Analysis and Future Outlook
- Current market size and segmentation across regions and industries
- Impact of regulations on market dynamics
- Emerging trends and opportunities in green chemistry and circular economy
- Challenge assessment for PFAS substitution
- Short-term (1-3 years), medium-term (3-5 years), and long-term (5-10 years) market projections
- Company Profiles: Details of over 500 companies involved in the PFAS, PFAS Alternatives and PFAS Treatment supply chain plus in-depth profiles of 49 companies
Companies Profiled Include:
- 374Water
- Aclarity
- AquaBlok
- Aquagga
- Aqua Metrology Systems (AMS)
- AECOM
- Aether Biomachines
- Allonia
- BioLargo
- Cabot Corporation
- Calgon Carbon
- Claros Technologies
- CoreWater Technologies
- Cornelsen Umwelttechnologie GmbH
- Cyclopure
- Desotec
- Dmax Plasma
- DuPont
- ECT2 (Montrose Environmental Group)
- Element Six
- EPOC Enviro
- Evoqua Water Technologies
- Framergy
- General Atomics
- Gradiant
- Greenlab
- Haycarb
- InEnTec
- Inhance Technologies
- Jacobi Group
- Kuraray
- Lanxess AG
- Memsys Water Technologies GmbH
- Myconaut
- Onvector
- OXbyEL Technologies
- Ovivo
- Oxyle
Key Topics Covered:
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction to PFAS
1.2 Definition and Overview of PFAS
1.3 Types of PFAS
1.4 Properties and Applications of PFAS
1.5 Environmental and Health Concerns
1.6 PFAS Alternatives
1.7 Analytical techniques
1.8 Manufacturing/handling/import/export
1.9 Storage/disposal/treatment/purification
1.10 Water quality management
1.11 Alternative technologies and supply chains
2 GLOBAL REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
2.1 Impact of growing PFAS regulation
2.2 International Agreements
2.3 European Union Regulations
2.4 United States Regulations
2.4.1 Federal regulations
2.4.2 State-Level Regulations
2.5 Asian Regulations
2.5.1 Japan
2.5.1.1 Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL)
2.5.1.2 Water Quality Standards
2.5.2 China
2.5.2.1 List of New Contaminants Under Priority Control
2.5.2.2 Catalog of Toxic Chemicals Under Severe Restrictions
2.5.2.3 New Pollutants Control Action Plan
2.5.3 Taiwan
2.5.3.1 Toxic and Chemical Substances of Concern Act
2.5.4 Australia and New Zealand
2.5.5 Canada
2.5.6 South Korea
2.6 Global Regulatory Trends and Outlook
3 INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC PFAS USAGE
3.1 Semiconductors
3.2 Textiles and Clothing
3.3 Food Packaging
3.4 Paints and Coatings
3.5 Ion Exchange membranes
3.6 Energy (excluding fuel cells)
3.7 Low-loss materials for 5G
3.8 Cosmetics
3.9 Firefighting Foam
3.10 Automotive
3.11 Electronics
3.12 Medical Devices
3.13 Green hydrogen
4 PFAS ALTERNATIVES
4.1 PFAS-Free Release Agents
4.2 Non-Fluorinated Surfactants and Dispersants
4.3 PFAS-Free Water and Oil-Repellent Materials
4.4 Fluorine-Free Liquid-Repellent Surfaces
4.5 PFAS-Free Colorless Transparent Polyimide
5 PFAS DEGRADATION AND ELIMINATION
5.1 Current methods for PFAS degradation and elimination
5.2 Bio-friendly methods
5.3 Companies
6 PFAS TREATMENT
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Pathways for PFAS environmental contamination
6.3 Regulations
6.4 PFAS water treatment
6.5 PFAS Solids Treatment
6.6 Companies
7 GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
7.1 Current Market Size and Segmentation
7.2 Impact of Regulations on Market Dynamics
7.2.1 Shift from Long-Chain to Short-Chain PFAS
7.2.2 Growth in PFAS-Free Alternatives Market
7.2.3 Regional Market Shifts Due to Regulatory Differences
7.3 Emerging Trends and Opportunities
7.3.1 Green Chemistry Innovations
7.3.2 Circular Economy Approaches
7.3.3 Digital Technologies for PFAS Management
7.4 Challenges and Barriers to PFAS Substitution
7.5 Future Market Projections
8 COMPANY PROFILES (49 company profiles)
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