MBR flat membrane is expected to become the mainstream of the MBR membrane market, with the sewage treatment field being its largest demand end.

Membrane bioreactor (MBR) refers to a technology that combines membrane separation and biological treatment to achieve the purpose of sewage treatment. There are many types of MBR membranes, including ceramic membranes, hollow fiber membranes, tubular membranes and flat membranes. MBR flat film refers to an MBR film made by welding a diaphragm and lining cloth on both sides of the substrate. MBR flat membrane has the advantages of high-quality and stable effluent water quality, small footprint, single-replacement of membranes, and convenient operation. It has broad application prospects in the field of sewage treatment.

The main raw material of MBR flat membrane is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE has the characteristics of good chemical stability, high/low temperature resistance, excellent electrical insulation, corrosion resistance, and aging resistance. It has broad application prospects in petrochemical, electronic and electrical, food processing, medical and many other fields. my country is a major producer of polytetrafluoroethylene, with output reaching nearly 100,000 tons in 2022, accounting for nearly 60% of the world’s total output. The sufficient supply of raw materials has laid a good foundation for the development of my country’s MBR flat membrane industry.

MBR flat membrane and MBR hollow fiber membrane are the most widely used MBR membranes. MBR hollow fiber membrane, also known as MBR curtain membrane, has the characteristics of high strength and good effluent quality. It is a traditional MBR membrane product, but it has problems such as easy fiber breakage and high residual pollutants. Compared with MBR hollow fiber membranes, MBR flat membranes have the advantages of long service life, good mechanical stability, good anti-pollution properties, easy cleaning of components, and simple replacement of membranes. They are expected to become the mainstream of the MBR membrane market in the future.

According to the “2023-2028 China MBR Flat Membrane Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report released by the Industrial Research Center, The field of sewage treatment is the largest demand end for MBR flat membranes, including industrial wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical wastewater treatment and urban domestic sewage treatment. As my country’s urbanization process accelerates, urban domestic sewage discharge continues to increase, resulting in increasingly severe environmental pollution problems. In recent years, driven by national environmental protection policies, my country’s urban domestic sewage treatment capacity has been improved. MBR flat membranes can perform advanced treatment of sewage and effectively remove suspended solids in the water. Benefiting from the accelerated development of downstream industries, the MBR flat film market space is expected to be further expanded in the future.

The main players in my country’s MBR flat membrane market include Snap Membrane Separation Technology, Aisen Water Industry, Peier Membrane Industry, CECEP Guozhen Environmental Protection Technology, Sanda Membrane, Safran Water, Blue Water, Beichuan Qingyuan, etc. In recent years, attracted by market prospects, many environmental protection companies in my country have deployed MBR flat film research and development and production tracks, driving their market competition to become increasingly fierce.

Industry analysts said that with the gradual implementation of national environmental protection policies and taking effect, the development speed of my country’s MBR flat membrane industry will further accelerate. Compared with MBR hollow fiber membrane, MBR flat membrane has excellent comprehensive performance and is expected to become a representative product of MBR membrane. Competition in my country’s MBR flat membrane market is fierce. In the future, with in-depth research and technological advancement, companies with high-performance MBR flat membrane production capabilities will become industry leaders.