Market Trends of UV-C LED Industry
Water Disinfection Application Segment is Expected to Hold Significant Market Share
- UV-C LEDs have become increasingly popular for their effectiveness in disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces, which is vital in addressing hygiene concerns, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- UV-C LEDs provide a safe, efficient method of treating water without using risky chemicals that contaminate rivers, oceans, and other bodies of water. UVC-LEDs are used to efficiently purify water in applications such as water reclamation, wastewater treatment, drinking water, industrial and commercial process water, pools and spas, aquaculture, and life sciences.
- UV-C LEDs can be added to on-demand POU water purification systems to safeguard households against common pathogenic causes of waterborne illnesses. UV-C LEDs are used in these systems to protect against microbial contaminants, which include parasites, viruses, and bacteria like E. coli, Pseudomonas, and Legionella.
- There are two types of water disinfection: single-pass and water storage. A single-pass type, such as a household water purification system, irradiates ultraviolet to disinfect running water. A water storage type irradiates and disinfects water inside a tank, such as a humidifier.
- Drinking water is sanitized with UV-C LEDs at various stages of the treatment process, from the source to consumption. With the new technology, LEDs can be positioned at different points to ensure decontamination. In a UV-C model, the water can take a few seconds to become clean. It initially disinfects the water by exposing a reservoir to several powerful LEDs. They release potent UV-C photons between 200 nm and 280 nm, which travel through the water and prevent aquatic bacteria from being able to procreate.
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Asia-Pacific is Expected to Hold Significant Market Share
- The UV-C LED market in Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the most prominent market share during the forecast period because the main UV-C LED suppliers are in South Korea and Japan. Moreover, the region is also experiencing a rising demand for UV-C LEDs for scientific research. Several South Korean LED companies are expected to launch a new series of UV-C LED products, contributing to the expansion of South Korean suppliers’ revenue.
- Increasing cases of waterborne diseases, primarily in emerging countries across Asia, are poised to augment demand as UV radiation holds a strong germicidal ability to disinfect water with protozoans, bacteria, and viruses. The market growth is stimulated by the increasing adoption of advanced technologies to treat industrial liquid waste and wastewater.
- Leading companies offer high-performance solutions for large-volume applications like industrial water treatment and municipal drinking water. In addition, factors such as government policies, rapid industrialization, and a strong focus on efficient water & wastewater treatment are poised to expedite the market’s growth.
- The increasing adoption of UV-C LED-based equipment in the healthcare industry also favors market growth. These devices can be effectively designed and customized for patient wards, operating rooms, and other areas for efficient disinfection and mitigating the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Moreover, the water and wastewater treatment segment is growing owing to increased acceptance of both municipal and household drinking water treatment systems across Asian countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and India. The water treatment segment, which includes municipal, commercial, and residential applications, dominates the UV disinfection equipment market.
- Governments in the Asia-Pacific region have been promoting the adoption of UV-C LED technology. They have recognized its potential in addressing public health concerns, such as disinfection and sterilization, especially in densely populated areas. Additionally, regulatory measures and standards are being developed to ensure the safety and efficacy of UV-C LED products, further driving their adoption.
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