What is Activated Charcoal?
Active Charcoal is a processed form of carbon that has pores with lower volume. Lower volume pores increase the surface area for adsorption or any other chemical reactions. Also, the process that carbon goes through to be activated decreases the pore size of it.
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Activated Charcoal from wood:
Wood-based activated Charcoal is prepared either from some specific types of woods or sawdust. Activated Charcoal from wood is produced by either steam or activation of phosphoric acid. Activated Charcoal prepared from wood is ideal for decolourization of liquids due to the localized nature of pores in the meso and macropore region.
How much growth is in Activated Charcoal market in recent year?
- Looking at the air and water pollution level, everyone wants to have purified air and water for daily consumption. Activated Charcoal helps in water and air; hence the demand for activated Charcoal is increased.
- Activated Charcoal is being used in the pharmaceutical industries due to its property to decolourize and deodorize. So this is another reason why the demand for activated Charcoal has increased and hence, the market size.
Market Scenario of Activated Charcoal Industry:
If you talk about the global market, the size of activated Charcoal was estimated to be 4.72 billion US Dollar in 2018. Talking about the forecasting, activated Charcoal’s market size is expected to grow at a CAGR growth rate of 17.5% per year.
Another study revealed a fact in the year 2019. According to that study, the global market size of activated carbon is $2856.7 million. It is expected to experience a CAGR growth rate of only 4.8%. The expected global size of activated Charcoal by 2027 will be $4064.7 million.
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If you wonder what the driver of such a high growth rate is, then demand water treatment, sewage treatment, and activated Charcoal application in those processes are the key factors.
Market values of Application of Activated Charcoal:
Activated Charcoal has both gas and liquid uses. But looking at the current scenario, the gas-phase application has crossed the liquid applications when it comes to market share, because of the increase in sewage treatment, air conditioner, gas mask, desulfurization and many more.
Talking about specific region dominance, the Asia Pacific has dominated this market of Activated Charcoal for so many years, and it is expected that it will continue to do so.
Gas-phase application is expected to reach at 5.82 billion US dollars in terms of revenue, and it will lead the market of activated Charcoal during the period of forecasting.
The Types of Activated Charcoal mostly used:
The activated Charcoal market can be classified into various types such as powdered, granular and others. The other type is again classified into various types.
But the most common form of use is powdered activated Charcoal. Powdered Activated Charcoal constitutes almost 60% of activated Charcoal’s total production globally in the year 2018. Powdered Activated Charcoal has this high market share because of its extensive use in various fields like pharmaceutical and medical, food and beverages processing.
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FAQ 1: How is Activated Charcoal different from normal charcoal?
Answer: Activated charcoal is processed to have a much higher surface area compared to normal charcoal, making it extremely effective at adsorbing chemicals and impurities from gases or liquids. Normal charcoal, which is the residue of the partial burning or pyrolysis of organic material, lacks the high surface area and adsorptive capacity of activated charcoal.
FAQ 2: What are the applications of Activated Charcoal from Wood?
Answer: Activated Charcoal from Wood has a multitude of applications, including water purification, air filtration, treatment of poisoning and overdoses, removal of intestinal gas, teeth whitening, skincare, and various industrial processes, such as the purification of chemicals and solvents. Its high adsorptive capacity makes it ideal for removing impurities, toxins, and contaminants from various mediums.
FAQ 3: Is Activated Charcoal from Wood safe to consume?
Answer: Yes, Activated Charcoal from Wood is generally considered safe to consume in small quantities for specific purposes, such as for treating poisoning or overdoses under medical supervision. However, it should not be consumed regularly as it can bind to and remove beneficial nutrients from the body and might cause intestinal blockages or constipation.
Conclusion:
The growing use of activated Charcoal in industries like pharmacy and food processing will help grow the market size. Also, it has been expected that applications in the automotive field will experience heavy growth. Increasing population and disposable income of the general public, specifically in the Asia Pacific region will drive the market of activated Charcoal to grow to the next level during the forecasted period.
To know detailed information about the activated charcoal market, it’s size, production and other aspects; you can rely on the report produced by NPCS.
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