Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market Size, Share, Growth Report 2030

Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market Size & Industry Analysis:

The global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market size was worth around USD 360 million in 2021 and is predicted to grow to around USD 1000 million by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 18 % between 2022 and 2028.

 The report analyzes the global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market.

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 Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market: Overview

Covering of ice on a surface occurs if there is the presence of water at low or freezing temperatures. Ice-covered equipment, surface, and devices can easily malfunction. Thus, it is essential to research and develop possibilities, methods, or chemicals that can avoid icing or can stimulate dicing in case the ice has already formed on the object. Making use of anti-icing or de-icing coating is an excellent way of protecting the gear from further damage and improving the overall shelf life of the product.

In most anti-icing chemicals, hydrophobic compounds are used as they limit the formation of ice by restricting water availability for nucleation. De-icing chemicals work on one common mechanism which is the prevention of water molecules bonding together above a specific temperature that is dependent on the concentration. This temperature is generally below 0°C, also known as the water’s freezing point. Nanocoating is defined as an outer protective layer painted on a surface exhibiting a thickness ranging in nanoscale or consisting of particles in nanosized phases or grains. Nano is an international system of units and the word means one billionth which mathematically converts to one nanometer and has one-billionth of a meter.

Key Insights 

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around %%% over the forecast period (2022-2028)
• In terms of revenue, the global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market size was valued at around USD 360 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 1000 million, by 2028.
• The global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market is projected to grow owing to the increasing use of coating material in the aviation industry.
• Based on application segmentation, automotive was predicted to show maximum market share in the year 2021
• Based on type segmentation, inorganic nanocoating was the leading type in 2021
• On the basis of region, North America was the leading revenue generator in 2021

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Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market: Growth Drivers

Growing applications in the aviation industry to propel market demand

The global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market is projected to grow owing to the increasing use of coating material in the aviation industry. When in-flight or on-ground at extremely low temperatures, aircraft may suffer from icing on different parts including propellers, wings, canopies, windscreens, and other areas. This can lead to a severe impact on the aircraft’s performance and can further cause irreversible damages including loss of life. To prevent this, aircraft are regularly coated in anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings as it not only prevents performance decline but provides added protection. When on-ground the coating can either be sprayed across the aircraft length to de-ice and prevent further icing or can be done manually, which is more time-consuming. Anti-icing is mostly done before the aircraft flies into low-temperature zones to limit ice formation. The mechanism generally relies on heat so that the water will evaporate quickly instead of forming ice.

Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market: Restraints

Long process time to restrict market expansion

The global market may face growth restrictions due to the time-consuming process of applying anti-icing and de-icing coatings on objects. The processing time may vary depending on the length of the surface it is being applied to, but in most cases like aircraft and pipelines, the time taken is generally high resulting in businesses switching to other modes of offering protection against icing.

Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market: Opportunities

Increasing demand in the food sector to provide growth opportunities

The global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market players are expected to benefit from the growing demand for safe levels of anti-icing and de-icing nanocoating on the outer packaging of food materials. Refrigeration and freezing of certain types of food products are important for the shelf-life of the product. However, unnecessary icing can lead to the food’s nutrition level which is why many food manufacturers have started investing in applying nanotechnology in the food & beverages (F&B) industry. Growing research and development in this field are projected to lead to higher product adoption in the coming years.

Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market: Challenges

Safety concerns in the food industry to challenge the market expansion

Although the global market is witnessing rising interest from F & B players, at the same time there is a growing concern related to the mixing of outer coating material with the stored food item. For instance, the chances of nanoparticles leaching into food products from outer packaging exist. However, it is also estimated that an appropriate amount may not lead to this impact. Nonetheless, manufacturers have to be careful which could cause growth restraints during the projection period.

Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market: Segmentation

The global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoating market is segmented based on application, types, and region.

Based on application, the global market is divided into textiles, electronics, automotive, food & packaging, construction, and others. In 2021, the global market witnessed the highest growth in revenue in the automotive sector. Since automotive vehicles including cars, bikes, pickups, sports utility vehicles, and others are highly prone to the formation of ice on various surfaces, especially in regions that have extremely cold weather resulting in the gradual decline of performance. Almost all players in the automotive industry employ some form of applying anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings on automotive parts including wipers, alternators, door handles, batteries, and others. More than 23% of all weather-related car accidents are caused due to icing on the roads.

Based on type, the global market segments are organic nanocoating and inorganic nanocoating. In 2021, the global market was led by the latter segment owing to the high demand for synthetically produced coatings since they offer higher performance value. Since inorganic nanomaterial can be created using non-metal and metal elements the possibility of creating many subtypes is higher. However, the demand for organic nanocoating is increasing in the F&B sector. SuperAi, produced by NANOMYTE can reduce ice adhesion by up to 80% as claimed by the company.

Recent Developments:

• In January 2020, NEI Corporation and Inveron Inc. announced that the company has successfully developed a new de-icing system. The new technology was tested by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at its Glenn Research Center’s Icing Research Tunnel
• In October 2022, Canadian researchers announced the development of a new de-icing system capable of automatically detecting ice and de-icing without any human aid

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Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market: Regional Analysis

North America to lead with the highest market share

The global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market is projected to witness the highest growth in North America due to rising applications of de-icing technology in the aviation sector. The deadly aircraft incident of Air Florida flight 90 was the turning point for anti-icing and de-icing standards in the aviation industry.

After the incident, the United States witnessed a drastic change in methods employed to prevent ice formation in aircraft. Canada is known to have extremely low temperatures during the winter season and hence the region requires constant monitoring of aircraft performance especially to avoid icing.

The temperature can go as low as -5 Celsius by the end of 2022. This is expected to drive the demand for anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings in the aviation sector. Growth in Europe may be driven by the growing use of de-icing techniques in the automotive industry. Europe is home to some of the coldest regions and constant de-icing of surfaces, automotive parts, and food products is a crucial factor for regional economic growth.

Anti-Icing and De-Icing Nanocoatings Market: Competitive Analysis

The global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoatings market is dominated by players like Nanosonic, Kiss Polymers, Nanovere Technologies, Opus Materials Technology, Nanohmics, Battelle, Hygratek, and others.

The global anti-icing and de-icing nanocoating market is segmented as follows:

By Application

• Textiles
• Electronics
• Automotive
• Food & Packaging
• Construction
• Others

By Type

• Organic Nanocoating
• Inorganic Nanocoating

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa