Report Claims Market for Hydrophobic Materials and Surfaces Will Reach $1.8 Billion
GLEN ALLEN, VA - Industry analyst firm n-tech Research has released a new report titled Hydrophobic Coatings and Surfaces: 2016 to 2023. According to the report, the market for hydrophobic materials used for self-cleaning, de-icing, anti-fouling and anti-corrosion applications will grow to $1.8 billion by 2021.
Until recently, hydrophobic coatings have been regarded as semi-commodities. However, novel hydrophobic materials based on carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanoparticulate calcium carbonate and various nanocomposites have expanded the opportunities for hydrophobics and are expected to create a new breed of superhydrophobic products.