Recently, a series of new trends have emerged in the silica industry, with significant progress not only in technological innovation but also in market expansion. This inorganic fine chemical product has shown broad application prospects in multiple fields.
In terms of technological innovation, Shenzhen Chuanling Technology Co., Ltd. recently obtained a patent titled "A Mixing Device and Control Method for Preparing Silicon Dioxide Abrasive Polishing Liquid". The acquisition of this patent not only provides a more efficient and stable stirring device and control method for the preparation of silica abrasive polishing solution, but also injects new vitality into the application of silica materials in the polishing field. In addition, Lianrui New Materials has also obtained a new invention patent authorization, entitled "Preparation method of surface modified spherical silica micro powder". This method uses organic silicon source hydrolysis and heat treatment to increase the SiOH content on the surface of spherical silica, and the surface acidity tends to be neutral, which is beneficial for the subsequent modification step and thus improves the bonding ability with the resin.
At the same time, Quecheng Silicon Chemical Co., Ltd. has also obtained a patent called "A Precipitation Reactor for Silicon Dioxide Production". The sedimentation reactor is ingeniously designed to handle sufficient mixing and stirring under insufficient volume, solving the problem of ineffective stirring when there is less material at the bottom of the lower shell, and also solving the problem of crystal adhesion on the inner wall of the lower shell affecting uniform mixing. The acquisition of this patent provides more efficient and reliable equipment support for the production of silicon dioxide.
In terms of market expansion, the market size of the gas-phase silica industry has shown an upward trend year by year. According to data, the market size of the gas-phase silica industry is expected to exceed 5.84 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 13%. This growth is mainly due to the widespread application of gas-phase silica in various fields, such as rubber, plastics, coatings, inks, sealants, adhesives, resins, glass fibers, and ceramics. With the continuous development of downstream industries, the market demand for gas-phase silica will also continue to grow.
In addition, the global production and capacity of gas-phase silica are also increasing year by year. According to data, the global production of gas-phase silica is expected to reach 364000 tons in 2024, with a production capacity of 542000 tons. This growth trend indicates that the silica industry is continuously expanding its production scale to meet market demand.
It is worth noting that while the silicon dioxide industry is undergoing technological innovation and market expansion, it also faces some challenges. Pressure in terms of cost, technology, environmental protection, and intensified market competition. Therefore, enterprises need to continuously strengthen technological innovation and R&D investment, improve product quality and performance, reduce costs and energy consumption, in order to meet market demand and environmental requirements.
Overall, the silica industry has made significant progress in technological innovation and market expansion, showing a thriving trend. In the future, with the continuous development of downstream industries and the sustained growth of market demand, the silica industry will usher in more development opportunities and challenges. Enterprises need to keep up with market changes and technological development trends, strengthen innovation capabilities and market competitiveness, in order to achieve sustainable development.