Membrane - General, Properties, Functions, Company Profiles, Production, Consultants, Project, Applications, Market, Suppliers, Report

General

The membrane can be defined essentially as a barrier, which separates two phases and restricts transport of various chemicals in a selective manner.
A membrane can he homogenous or heterogeneous, symmetric or asymmetric in structure, solid or liquid, can carry a positive or negative charge or be neutral or bipolar.
In medicine, microbiology, cellular physiology and biochemistry a membrane is a thin layer that separates various cellular structures or organs. It usually includes lipid bilayer reinforced by proteins and other macromolecules.
All eukaryotic cells contain elaborate systems of internal membranes which set up various membrane-enclosed compartments within the cell.
Peripheral Membrane Proteins more loosely associated with the membrane. They are usually attached noncovalently to the protruding portions of integral membrane proteins.
The membranes that surround the nucleus and other organelles are almost identical to the cell membrane. Membranes are composed of phospholipids, proteins and carbohydrates arranged in a fluid mosaic structure.

Properties

Membranes are highly organized and asymmetric having two faces with different topologies and different functions. Membranes are also dynamic, constantly adapting to changing environmental conditions.
The concentration of solutes, sugars, ions etc. are much higher within the cell than outside. The cell membrane prevents free flow of material and thus serves as an osmotic barrier.

Technology

Membrane technologies are commercially available for hydrocarbon processing operations such as removal of CO2/ H2S from natural gas and dehydration of natural gas. However, these technologies are hampered by such limitations as performance degradation, high energy consumption, hydrocarbon losses, equipment complexity, and high initial-purchase costs.

A new membrane technology promises lower operating costs, improved reliability, lower maintenance needs, and reduced environmental impact for hydrocarbon separations.

Market

U.S. membrane market is estimated at $1.6 billion dollars. Growing at AAGR (average annual growth rate) of 8.3% annually.
Ultrafiltration (UF), a $248 million market, is growing at an AAGR of 7.6%. Widely used in the booming pharmaceutical and biotech fields, UF membranes continue to improve and find new applications.
Microfiltration (MF) membranes, used mainly in drug and electronics manufacture, are a $707 million business growing at 9.0% on average per year. MF membranes also dominate in the expanding field of medical membrane devices such as hemodialyzers, blood oxygenators, IV filters and diagnostic kits.

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