A
new research report by Transparency Market Research offers a
comprehensive evaluation of the global Perfluoropolyether
Market.
The study, titled “Perfluoropolyether
Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and
Forecast 2016 - 2026”,
is available for sale on the firm’s website.
Perfluoropolyether
(PFPE) belongs to the family of fluorinated synthetic fluids. PFPE
are low-molecular-weight, partially fluorinated, oxetane oligomeric
polyols that are non-toxic, non-flammable, and resistant to
chemicals. They are used in extreme temperatures varying from −80°C
to 200°C. PFPE are polymeric species having repeated per fluorinated
methyl-, and ethyl- or isopropyl ether units. They have a variety of
application-specific end groups. Depending on the application, their
molecular structure varies from linear, branched, to a combination of
both. They are synthesized by photo-initiated oxidative
polymerization. There exist four different kinds of PFPE fluids viz.
PFPE-K, PFPE-M, PFPE-Y, and PFPE-Z. All PFPE fluids contain oxygen,
carbon, and fluorine atoms. However, each type of fluid is a product
of different starting materials and manufacturing processes. These
structural differences affect the temperature resistivity, ability to
prevent wear, lubricity, and volatility of the fluid.
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Based
on the end-user application, the market for PFPE has been segmented
into automotive, electronics, aerospace, and coatings. Demand for
non-toxic, non-flammable, corrosion-resistant specifications of
lubricants, growth in the automotive industry, increasing defense
budgets, and growing technology in the aerospace industry are the
factors driving the PFPE market. PFPE is used significantly in the
aerospace industry as instrument-bearing grease, joint-bearing grease
in aircraft fuel systems and astronaut spacesuit bearings.
Additionally, it is used extensively for coating the surfaces of
tiles, stones, ceramics, and glass for imparting the properties such
as oil and water repellency and low adhesion and friction.
PFPE
is also employed in the electronics industry, as it is used as a
vacuum grease in semiconductor processing and as a top-coating
lubricant in CD drives. In the automotive industry it is utilized for
coating in advanced braking system (ABS) and as a grease between
gears. However, lack of literature and R&D, diminishing market
for CD drives, and emission of fumes from the PFPE fluid upon contact
with high temperatures are the factors likely to hamper the market
for PFPE. Opportunities to bridge the gap by providing literature
regarding environmental aspects of PFPE fluids exist for the
companies.
In
terms of region, the global perfluoropolyether market has been
segmented into Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Europe, North
America, and Latin America. The aerospace industry in North America
is projected to hold a dominant share of the market for PFPE during
the forecast period. The market in North America is anticipated to
expand during the forecast period, due to the large-sized aerospace
industry in the U.S., and its high defense budgets,. The PFPE market
in Europe is also anticipated to witness growth due to extensive
research and development activities in the aerospace industry in
France and Germany.
The
PFPE market in Asia Pacific is projected to witness rapid growth, due
to development in infrastructure, electronics, ceramics, and
automotive sectors. The automotive industry in Asia Pacific peaked in
2015, due to large production of vehicles and booming exports of
electronic appliances from China, Japan, and Taiwan. The U.S. holds a
major share in production of electronic appliances and is anticipated
to be a potential market for PFPE in North America.
Some
of the key players operating in the PFPE market are Daikin, Dow
Corning, Kluber Lubrication, DuPont, Chemours Company, Solvay
Solexis, ICAN, M&I Materials Limited, Halocarbon Product
Corporation, Saint Gobain, Corning Inc., and ACG Group. Chemours
Company is one of the leading manufacturers of fluoroproducts. It has
penetrated the PFPE market by its product KrytoxTM, a
high-performance synthetic lubricant which is non-flammable,
chemically inert, and able to retain its viscosity at elevated
temperatures. KrytoxTM is employed in gear boxes, bearings, and
electric motors for reducing friction.
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assumptions. By doing so, the research report serves as a repository
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applications.
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