In February 2026, the latest research results on the application of ethyl silicone oil in the medical field attracted industry attention. Our research team has successfully developed an ethyl silicone oil derivative with excellent biocompatibility through molecular rearrangement technology, which can be widely used in fields such as medical catheters, artificial joint lubricants, and drug sustained-release carriers.


Traditional medical silicone oil, due to its molecular structure limitations, may trigger human immune reactions when used for a long time. However, the new type of ethyl silicone oil significantly reduces the protein adsorption rate on the material surface by introducing bioactive groups. Animal experiments have shown that after implantation, the inflammatory response of surrounding tissues is reduced by 70% compared to traditional materials, and there is no cytotoxicity. In addition, its lubrication performance can last for more than 6 months in a simulated human joint environment, providing technical support for the long-term use of artificial joints.


The chemical stability and low surface tension of ethyl silicone oil make it an ideal substrate for medical materials, but biocompatibility has always been a bottleneck. "The research team leader introduced that by precisely regulating the molecular chain structure, the team has achieved" customized "optimization of material properties. At present, this achievement has applied for multiple international patents and cooperated with multiple tertiary hospitals to conduct clinical trials. It is expected to obtain medical device certification by 2027.


Market research shows that the global market size of medical silicone materials has exceeded billions of dollars, with an annual growth rate of over 15% in the high-end lubrication and drug carrier fields. Industry experts believe that the medical transformation of ethyl silicone oil not only expands its application boundaries, but also provides important support for China to seize the international high ground in the field of biomedical materials.