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The growing water scarcity is driving advancements and innovation in water generation and purification technologies.
10-Aug-2022
Global
Technology Research
DA49-01-00-00-00
EN01333-GL-TR_26782
More than 4 billion people lack water for at least 1 month every year. Furthermore, it is estimated that by 2025, half the world´s population could potentially face water scarcity. Factors driving an increase in water scarcity include climate change, climate-related catastrophes, ground water contamination through the increasing usage of pesticides and fertilizers, the release of untreated municipal waste into water bodies, and population growth with its subsequent need for expansion of industrialization, agriculture, and food production.
At present, water generation and purification technologies suffer from high capital and operational expenditure costs. Innovative process designs that improve efficiency are likely to have a major impact in terms of improving the economic viability of water purification and generation technologies. Research and development activities in both technology areas are expected to increase in future, supported by increases in regulatory support and rising awareness of the detrimental effects of climate change and water scarcity.
This Frost & Sullivan research service focuses on new and disruptive technologies within the water generation and purification industries, highlighting technological attributes and existing as well as emerging solutions. The study emphasizes the unique technologies being studied and implemented within the water generation and purification industries, and it covers the major drivers and restraints faced by innovators looking to reach large-scale commercial deployment.
The study also covers the following topics:
• Water generation and purification technologies—overview and current trends
• Factors driving technology development and adoption
• Key properties, drawbacks, and challenges for deployment
• Technology comparison
• Technology ecosystem—innovation and stakeholders
• Patent landscape of water generation and purification technologies
• Growth opportunities for water generation and purification technologies
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Water Generation and Purification Industries
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology
Research Context: Importance of Water Generation and Purification Technologies in the Face of Threats to Water Security
Research Scope: Key Topics the Study Will Explore
Key Findings in Sustainable Innovation in Water Generation and Purification
Atmospheric Water Generation: Key Innovative Technologies
Summary of Key AWG Technologies
Advantages of AWG in Water-scarce Regions and Crisis Response
Disadvantages of AWG in terms of Scalability, Cost, and Environmental Concerns
Growth Drivers, Water Generation
Growth Restraints, Water Generation
Water Purification: Key Innovative Technologies
Summary of Key Water Purification Technologies
Advantages and Disadvantages of Water Purification (Municipal and Industrial Sectors)
Growth Drivers, Water Purification
Growth Restraint, Water Purification
Solar-powered Hydropanels that Operate in a Wide Range of Climatic Conditions
Heat Exchangers that Achieve Industrial Scalability to Generate Fresh Water
Energy-efficient Liquid Desiccation Process for Atmospheric Water Generation
Carbon Nanotubes for Water Generation in Low Humidity Regions
Technological Characteristics of Different Water Generation Innovations: Comparative Analysis
Highly Scalable and Cost-effective Corn Cob Membrane Filtration
Automatic Variable Filtration System that Effectively Removes a Wide Range of Contaminants
Low-complexity Advanced Oxidation Photocatalysis for Water Purification
Energy-efficient Forward Osmosis for Municipal and Industrial Use
Technological Overview of Innovative Technologies in Water Purification: Comparative Analysis
Global and Regional Patent Analysis for Water Generation
Global and Regional Patent Analysis for Water Purification
Growth Opportunity 1: Disruptive Water Generation and Purification Technologies
Growth Opportunity 1: Disruptive Water Generation and Purification Technologies (Continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Government Programs for the Development of AWG Technology
Growth Opportunity 2: Government Programs for the Development of AWG Technology (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: R&D Partnerships to Ensure Water Security
Growth Opportunity 3: R&D Partnerships to Ensure Water Security (Continued)
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| Deliverable Type | Technology Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Francesca Caputo |
| Industries | Environment |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | water generation and purification technologies |
| Keyword 2 | water generation and purification industries |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | DA49-01-00-00-00 |
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