Antibacterial Coating Market

To reduce implant-associated infection, antimicrobial coatings are applied to device surfaces. Whether or if antibacterial drugs are supplied locally determines whether they can be passive or active.
 

Bacteria can be killed by passive coatings or their ability to cling to surfaces is hindered. The wettability, conductivity, and surface roughness of the coating—among its physical and chemical properties—have a significant impact on the behavior of bacteria. Three bacterial strains' adhesion could be significantly inhibited while maintaining a positive impact on the cellular response of both soft and hard tissues by generating a crystalline anatase-enriched surface via anodization and heat treatment. Certain polymers, such poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(methacrylic acid), have also demonstrated the ability to prevent bacterial attachment to surfaces. Although their antibacterial activity is limited and varies depending on the strain of bacteria, passive coatings are preferred since they do not cause the development of bacterial resistance.
 

An application of a chemical agent that inhibits the growth of the pathogen is known as an antimicrobial coating. The antimicrobial coatings offer protection against a wide range of bacteria, mold, and mildew, in contrast to other coatings that offer anti-corrosion resistance capabilities.

Coatings' shelf life is actively increased by antimicrobials. Additionally, the formulas improve the longevity and cleanliness of coated surfaces, which lowers maintenance costs and promotes more environmentally friendly consumer behavior.  

Market Dynamics
 

Driver 

• Several important factors that could fuel the demand for antibacterial coatings. The need to shield surfaces from bacteria and pathogens is growing. This is valid for surfaces and gadgets used in healthcare as well. There is a greater need. microorganisms may infect anything, including food, textiles, walls, and equipment. Eventually, these microorganisms can infect humans. It is impossible to completely eradicate germs from surfaces with constant cleaning, disinfection, or use of potent chemicals. Antimicrobial coatings appear to be the best choice in this situation.
• Antimicrobial compounds can be applied to the surface easily, providing a longer-lasting and more secure solution.
   

Restraints

• There are certain disadvantages to antimicrobial coatings. Using antimicrobial coatings on surfaces carries a number of dangers, which include:
• Active compounds that may eventually cause health risks if they slowly infiltrate the ecosystem can be released by the antimicrobial coating. Fish, crustaceans, algae, and other organisms may be poisoned by the active chemicals that are released from the coating that contains silver, zinc, and copper. Humans eventually ingest such harmful substances that fish eat. In a similar vein, the application of antimicrobial coatings on textiles in an attempt to stop microbiological growth may cause pollutants to enter the wastewater and endanger the marine ecosystem.
• The slowly infused and emitted active nano-ingredients may result in different or new adaptive microbes such as drug-resistant bacteria. Most of above cases are a result of biocidal antimicrobial coatings that leach out ingredients to kill microbes.
• Flora Coatings has developed a biostatic antimicrobial coating called Invesil that does not leach ingredients and is deemed safe.The slowly infused and emitted active nano-ingredients may result in different or new adaptive microbes such as drug-resistant bacteria. Most of above cases are a result of biocidal antimicrobial coatings that leach out ingredients to kill microbes. Flora Coatings has developed a biostatic antimicrobial coating called Invesil that does not leach ingredients and is deemed safe.

Opportunity

• Market for antimicrobial coatings is booming. Better, safer, and more inventive antimicrobial coatings at reasonable prices are still being produced by research and innovation. 
• In addition, there is a loud call for the method of controlled release. Together with innovation, all of these factors are causing demand to rise sharply. Antimicrobial coatings of the future will need to integrate all of their activities. Furthermore, an increasing number of public buildings will require antimicrobial coatings.
• Antimicrobial coatings may become commonplace in almost all buildings in the future as a simple means of preventing infections and preserving a healthy atmosphere.

• Key Players
• AK Steel Corp. (United States)
• AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherland)
• Axalta Coating Systems (United States)
• Burke Industrial Coatings (United States)
• Diamond Vogel (United States)
• DuPont (United States)
• Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherland)
• Lonza (Switzerland)
• Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• PPG Industries, Inc. (United States)
• RPM International Inc. (United States)
• Sherwin-Williams Company (United States)
• Troy Corporation (United States)

Segmentation

By Type

• Surface protectants
• Decorative paints & lacquers

By Application

• Consumer
• Commercial
•  Healthcare
• Building products
• Outdoors
• Housewares

By Product

• Granular
• Powdered 
• Liquid

By Distribution Channel

• Online Retail
• Offline Retail 
   

Recent Industry Insight

• On Mar 2021, Berger Bangladesh Launched Magico Advanced Antimicrobial PU Coatings
• On June 2020, Siegwerk and Varcotec form partnership for Lock 3 antimicrobial coating innovation
• On June 2021, Bactiguard-coated Zimmer Biomet trauma implants for infection prevention launched in select EMEA markets
• On May 2020, PPG Launches Quick-Ship Program for PPG SILVERSAN Powder Coating
   

Key Target Audience

• End User
• Potential Investors
• New Entrants
• Innovation and R&D
• Suppliers and Manufacturers
• Others