Environmental Sensor Market Key Growth Drivers, Industry Insights, Future Trends and Innovations
Posted by Tom C on February 19th, 2024
The Environmental Sensor Market emerges as a pivotal player. Valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2023, this market is projected to flourish, reaching an estimated USD 3.0 billion by 2028, charting an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. This Web 2.0 exploration navigates the landscape of environmental sensing, shedding light on its significance, growth drivers, and the journey toward a more sustainable future.
The Essence of Environmental Sensors: Guardians of Our Ecosystem
At the heart of smart cities, industrial processes, and homes alike, environmental sensors act as guardians, constantly monitoring and providing insights into the quality of our surroundings. This segment delves into the diverse applications of environmental sensors, showcasing their role in shaping a sustainable ecosystem.
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Drivers: Growing demand for environmental sensors from manufacturers of consumer electronics
Environmental sensors are being increasingly adopted in various products such as consumer electronics, HVAC, and air purifiers. Consumer electronics include smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices, and the growing number of integrated environmental sensors in these devices is expected to drive the growth of the environmental sensor market. Companies like Bosch Sensortec (Germany), Sensirion (Switzerland), Omron (Japan), and ams AG (Austria) provide environmental sensors for consumer electronics. Additionally, people’s growing concern about environmental pollution is expected to fuel the demand for environmental sensors, especially in products like air purifiers and low-cost air quality monitors. HVAC systems mainly use environmental sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and air quality.
Restraint: Adverse impact of extreme temperatures on sensors’ operational life
Most environmental sensors are electrochemical and contain electrodes that are wetted with an aqueous or gel electrolyte, often sulfuric acid (H2SO4). The working electrode is treated with a catalyst to generate a small current when the target gas, such as carbon monoxide (CO) or hydrogen sulfide (H2S), is either oxidized or reduced. The sensor is then connected to an amplifier that indicates the gas concentration on a required scale. Temperature extremes can affect sensor life, which is why the manufacturer typically sets an operating temperature range of -30°C to +50°C. However, high-quality sensors can withstand temporary excursions beyond these limits. Short exposure of 1-2 hours to 60–65°C for H2S or CO sensors is acceptable, but repeated incidents can lead to evaporation of the electrolyte, shifts in the baseline reading, slower response, and reduced sensor efficiency.
