In healthcare facilities, biofilters can aid in controlling the spread of infections. Biofiltration systems equipped with microorganisms can capture and neutralize airborne pathogens. For instance, in a hospital's isolation ward, biofilters can help reduce the risk of airborne transmission of infectious diseases.
Despite advancements, challenges such as high maintenance costs and emerging alternatives are expected to impede the gains of the biofilter industry.
The introduction of alternative technologies for air and water purification may divert attention and investment away from biofilters. Competing solutions that meet with the comparable or superior features could pose a challenge to the adoption of biofilters.
In addition, regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance, healthcare facilities may face challenges in maintaining and servicing these systems due to technical complexities, potentially leading to disruptions in air and water purification processes.
Authors:
Mariam Faizullabhoy, Gauri Wani
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Global market for biofilter size was USD 1.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2032 due to the widespread usage of biofilter in pharmaceutical sector along with rigorous healthcare and environmental standards necessitating air and water purification in various facilities worldwide.
The advanced filtration biofilter segment is expected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2032 owing to its dominance from integrating cutting-edge technologies along with advancements, such as HEPA filtration, nanotechnology, and smart sensor systems.
North America held 42.1% share of the industry in 2022 and is expected to register a commendable CAGR from 2023-2032 due to the strong healthcare spending and the increasing research investments in the region.
Veolia Water Technologies, Condorchem Envitech, BioFilter Systems, Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc., The Envirogen Group, Bioteg GmbH, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, and BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH are some of the major biofilter companies worldwide.