Silicone: The "Performance Champion" in Multiple Applications
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I. Emerging Industries: Technology-Driven Core Growth Poles
In the New Energy Sector: Silicone is the "guardian" of photovoltaic module sealing. Neutral one-component silicone sealants and two-component silicone structural adhesives provide long-term waterproof sealing for modules. Their weather resistance, ozone resistance, and salt spray resistance can support the 25-year lifespan of photovoltaic power plants. In the new energy vehicle sector, silicone is used in each vehicle, reaching 20 kilograms, eight times that of traditional vehicles. Silicone is used in applications such as battery thermal management, high-voltage cable sealing, and electronic component protection, driving the industry towards long-range and high-safety development.
In the electronics and electrical sector: Silicone plays the role of "electronic skin." In semiconductor packaging, its thermal conductivity continues to improve with increasing computing power, meeting the potting requirements of components such as LEDs and IGBTs. In the 5G communications sector, low-dielectric-loss materials are key components of base station heat dissipation coatings. The rise of flexible electronic devices has further fueled market demand for adhesives with excellent weather resistance and low-temperature performance.
II. Traditional Industries: A "Performance Catalyst" for Transformation and Upgrading
In the Construction Sector: Although industry growth has slowed to 2%, the prefabricated building and interior decoration markets are generating new opportunities. Modified silane sealants (MS sealants) enable multi-material bonding, including concrete, glass, and metal. DIY specialty sealants address the adhesion challenges of materials like plastics and ceramics. VOC emissions are also reduced by 60% compared to traditional products, aligning with the trend toward green building.
In the Automotive Industry: Lightweight design is driving a surge in silicone use. In addition to powertrain thermal management needs, liquid silicone is being used in emerging applications such as central control screens and wearable devices, combining a soft touch with electromagnetic shielding. Traditional applications, such as engine vibration reduction and cooling system sealing, are being enhanced through material modification to achieve high-temperature resistance exceeding 300°C.
III. Healthcare: Breakthrough Applications of Biocompatibility
Silicone's chemical stability and physiological inertness have made it a shining star in the medical field. Catheters and wound dressings made of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) achieve non-toxic and low-sensitivity contact, and implantable devices such as artificial heart valves break through shape limitations through 3D printing technology; in the pharmaceutical process, silicone tubing solves the problem of drug adsorption by traditional materials and improves drug purity by more than 0.5%.