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Hydrophilic Coatings Industry: Key Trends, Challenges and Standardization 2018

Growing demand for hydrophilic coatings in medical and automotive application is expected to complement market growth over the forecast period. The Global Hydrophilic Coatings Market size is expected to reach USD 14.74 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The demand for hydrophilic coatings is high in medical devices and equipment industry as the industry consumes a significant amount of the overall coatings manufactured. The product creates a lubricious surface resulting in the reduction of medical device stiction, thereby aiding the device positioning by reducing the risk of infection. As a result, the demand for the product is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period. The surface wettability of materials plays a key role in ensuring the safety and comfort of the drivers, irrespective of the weather conditions. As a result, the hydrophilic coatings are applied on the windshields and mirrors of the vehicles. In addition, the coat