On November 15, 2025, at the "2025 Global Organosilicon Industry Innovation and Development Summit" held in Suzhou, Jiangsu, more than 500 representatives from enterprises and research institutions from more than 30 countries around the world gathered together to explore the transformation path of the organic silicon industry under the wave of greening and intelligence. Data shows that the global silicone market is expected to exceed 80 billion US dollars by 2025. As the world's largest producer and consumer, China is leading the global silicone industry towards high-end and sustainable development through technological innovation and industrial chain integration advantages.


Green Revolution: From "High Energy Consumption" to "Low Carbon Pioneer"
Driven by the global carbon neutrality goal, the silicone industry is undergoing a profound green transformation. In the traditional production process, the synthesis of organosilicon monomers requires a large amount of energy and produces chlorine containing by-products, which puts increasing pressure on environmental protection. Nowadays, leading enterprises are laying out green processes and achieving a "dual reduction" in energy consumption and emissions through catalyst optimization, circular economy models, and other means.


Technological breakthrough: bio based raw materials replace petroleum based ones
The "Biobased Siloxanes Preparation Technology" released by Zhejiang Xin'an Chemical Group has become the focus of the summit. This technology uses biomass such as corn stover and sugarcane bagasse as raw materials, and extracts silicon sources through enzymatic fermentation, replacing the traditional quartz sand carbon thermal reduction process. According to calculations, producing 1 ton of biobased siloxane can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.2 tons and reduce dependence on non renewable resources. At present, the technology has entered the pilot stage and is expected to achieve large-scale production by 2026.


Circular Economy: Waste Transforms into 'Urban Mines'
The recycling and utilization of organic silicon waste is another key to the green transformation of the industry. The "Siloxanes Closed Loop Recycling System" jointly developed by Wacker Chemie in Germany and Hesheng Silicon Industry in China converts waste silicon containing materials such as silicone gel and sealant into high-purity siloxanes through chemical depolymerization and distillation purification, with a recovery rate of over 95%. The system has been piloted in the Yangtze River Delta region and can recycle 20000 tons of waste silicon materials annually, which is equivalent to reducing 100000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.


Intelligent upgrading: AI and industrial Internet reshape production logic
Along with greenization, intelligence is becoming the core lever for organic silicon enterprises to enhance their competitiveness. From raw material proportioning to process control, from quality detection to logistics management, the deep integration of AI and industrial Internet is reconstructing every link of the silicone industry chain.


Smart factory: Black light production becomes a reality
The "5G+fully connected intelligent factory" built by Hesheng Silicon Industry in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province has achieved full process automation from silicon mining to silicone oil production by deploying thousands of sensors and AI algorithms. Next to the high-temperature reactor, the robotic arm accurately grasps the raw materials; In the quality inspection process, high-speed cameras combined with image recognition technology can complete product defect detection within 0.1 seconds; In the logistics center, AGV cars shuttle between warehouses and production lines, increasing transportation efficiency by three times. The per capita output value of this factory has increased by 5 times compared to traditional workshops, and energy consumption has been reduced by 20%.


Data driven: from "experience dependence" to "precise decision-making"
The "Organic Silicon Industry Brain" developed by Yunnan Nengtou Silicon Material Technology Development Co., Ltd. integrates production data, market trends, and scientific research achievements from more than 200 companies worldwide. Through machine learning models, the system can predict real-time fluctuations in raw material prices, optimize production process parameters, and provide customized product solutions for customers. For example, when a customer requests silicone oil with a high temperature resistance of 300 ℃ and a volatility of less than 0.1%, the system can generate formula suggestions within 5 minutes, shortening the traditional research and development cycle by 90%.


Application Expansion: High end Market Promotes New Growth Pole
The dual drive of greenization and intelligence is driving the penetration of organic silicon materials into more high-end fields. From new energy vehicles to 5G communication, from biomedicine to aerospace, the 'invisible power' of organosilicon is reshaping the future of multiple industries.


New Energy Vehicles: The 'Guardian' of Battery Safety
In the field of power batteries, organic silicon materials are widely used in thermal conductive adhesives, sealants, and insulation coatings. For example, the "aerogel silicone rubber composite heat conduction pad" adopted by BYD's latest electric vehicle controls the temperature difference of the battery pack within 2 ℃ through the combination of nano aerogel and silicone rubber, and has the characteristics of flame retardant and waterproof, which significantly improves the safety and service life of the battery.


Biopharmaceuticals: The 'Ideal Material' for Implantable Devices
The biocompatibility and chemical stability of organosilicon make it a "star material" in the medical field. Johnson&Johnson's latest developed "degradable silicon-based heart stent" can gradually degrade into water and carbon dioxide within 18 months after completing vascular support tasks, avoiding complications caused by long-term retention of traditional metal stents. At present, the product has entered the clinical trial stage and is expected to be launched in 2027.


Global competition: China moves from 'following' to 'leading'
In the past decade, China's silicone industry has achieved a leap from "scale expansion" to "quality priority". By 2025, China's organic silicon production capacity will account for over 60% of the global total, and patent applications will account for 45% of the global total. A number of globally competitive enterprises such as Hesheng Silicon Industry, Xin'an Chemical, and Yunnan Energy Investment will emerge.


Standard setting: Mastering industry discourse power
China is actively participating in the formulation of international standards for organic silicon. For example, the international standard "Classification and Naming of Siloxanes Compounds" revised under the leadership of the National Organic Silicon Standardization Technical Committee has been officially released in 2025, becoming the technical basis for global organic silicon trade. In addition, China has also taken the lead in formulating 12 industry standards, including "High Temperature Resistant Silicone Rubber", to promote the standardized and high-end development of the global silicone industry.


International Cooperation: Building a Green Industry Chain Together
Against the backdrop of green transformation, Chinese silicone enterprises are strengthening cooperation with international peers. For example, the "Green Silicon Materials Joint Laboratory" jointly established by Hesheng Silicon Industry and German Wacker Chemicals in Yunnan focuses on cutting-edge technologies such as biobased siloxanes and low-carbon silane coupling agents; The "Siloxan Recycling Project" launched by Xin'an Chemical and Dow Chemical in Jiangsu has an annual processing capacity of 50000 tons of waste silicon materials, making it one of the world's largest organic silicon recycling bases.


Conclusion
Standing at the node of 2025, the organic silicon industry is flying towards a broader future with green and intelligent wings. From "high energy consumption" to "low-carbon pioneer", from "experience production" to "data-driven", from "following standards" to "formulating rules", China's silicone industry is using innovation as a pen to write a new chapter in global competition. As the summit organizer said, "The future of organosilicon is not in the laboratory, but in every scenario that concerns sustainable human development