Perfluorosulfonic Acid Market to Expand with Significant CAGR During 2026
Perfluorosulfonic
acid is primarily used in the form of membranes and dispersions in
electrochemical applications. This acid is used in proton exchange
membrane fuel cells, chlor-alkali industry, lithium-ion rechargeable
batteries, photocatalysis, and chemical catalysis. Perfluorosulfonic
acid-based resins are also used in the fabrication of thin films and
coating formulations for fuel cell membranes.
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The
global perfluorosulfonic acid market is primarily driven by an
increase in the demand for perfluorosulfonic acid for use in energy
storage applications. Perfluorosulfonic acid is primarily used in ion
exchange membranes due to its high proton conductance and gas
separating capabilities. The use of perfluorosulfonic acid assists in
enhancing the output and effectiveness of ion exchange membranes.
Therefore, demand for perfluorosulfonic acid in energy storage
applications is anticipated to increase in the near future. Advances
in the electrochemical conversion of water from hydrogen and oxygen
using ion exchange membrane have principally been achieved through
the development of new chemicals such as perfluorosulfonic acid.
Furthermore, manufacturers of ion exchange membranes and fuel cells
prefer adopting perfluorosulfonic acids, owing to their excellent
attributes. This is projected to offer lucrative opportunities to the
perfluorosulfonic acid market.
The
global perfluorosulfonic acid market can be segmented based on
purity, form, application, and region. Based on purity, the global
perfluorosulfonic acid market can be classified into < 99% and ≥
99%. The ≥ 99% segment holds a key share of the market. Demand for
perfluorosulfonic acid with ≥ 99% purity for use in
perfluorosulfonic acid membranes is expected to increase in the near
future, owing to increase in its usage of fuel cell membranes.
In
terms of form, the global perfluorosulfonic acid market can be
segmented into membranes, dispersions, powders, and pellets. The
membranes segment holds a significant share of the market.
Perfluorosulfonic acid membranes are widely used in electronic
storage devices, due to their strong proton (or Na+, K+, Li+)
conductivity and favorable water retention properties.
Based
on application, the perfluorosulfonic acid market can be divided into
ion exchange conductive film, fuel cell, catalyst, and others. The
fuel cell segment accounted for a significant share of the global
perfluorosulfonic acid market in 2017. Perfluorosulfonic acid
possesses exceptional characteristics such as high stability, high
chemical resistance, and dielectric properties. Hence, it is
primarily employed in membranes and dispersions in fuel cells.
In
terms of geography, the global perfluorosulfonic acid market can be
divided into North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and
Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific accounted for a major share of
the global perfluorosulfonic acid market in 2017, due to the presence
of key chemical manufacturers in the region. The market in Asia
Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast
period, due to rise in industrialization in countries such as China,
Japan, and South Korea. Rise in battery production and the advent new
battery technologies are likely to offer an impetus to the demand for
perfluorosulfonic acid in Asia Pacific in the near future. Production
capacity expansions by battery manufacturers in China are likely to
boost demand for perfluorosulfonic acid in the country in the next
few years. North America and Europe also held substantial shares of
the global market in 2017, owing to an increase in the demand for
perfluorosulfonic acid in the energy industry in these regions.
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Key
players operating in the global perfluorosulfonic acid market include
3M, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Dongyue Group, E. I. du Pont de Nemours
and Company, Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical Co., Ltd., Shanghai
Fluorochem Industry Co.,Ltd, and Solvay. These players focus on
distributing their products through strong distribution channels.

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