In 2025, the silane industry has welcomed new development opportunities on a global scale, with technological innovation and application expansion serving as the two core driving forces for industry growth.Technological Innovation Leads Industry TransformationRecently, Professor Li Xuegang's team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University has achieved a significant breakthrough in silane preparation technology.
     They have successfully developed a low-energy-consuming production process for electronic special gas monosilane and are currently engaged in engineering development. This technological innovation not only reduces production costs but also enhances the purity and production efficiency of silane, laying a solid foundation for the widespread application of electronic-grade silane gas.At the same time, in collaboration with Zhejiang University of Technology, Professor Liu Zhen's research group from the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research in Biomedical Sciences at Tsinghua University has developed an asymmetric biocatalytic platform based on P450 oxidase, achieving the enzyme-catalyzed synthesis of silanols with silicon chiral centers.
    This achievement not only fills the gap in the construction of silicon chiral centers within biocatalytic systems but also provides new ideas for the application of silane in the biomedical field.Application Fields Continuously ExpandSilane, as an important special gas, is seeing its application fields continuously expand. In traditional fields such as photovoltaics, display panels, and the semiconductor industry, the demand for silane continues to grow.
    With the widespread application of TOPCon technology in photovoltaic cell production, the demand for electronic-grade silane gas has also increased significantly. In addition, silane has made breakthroughs in the field of new energy batteries, especially in the research and development of silicon-carbon anode materials, where silane gas, as a key raw material, has driven the progress of lithium battery technology.Beyond traditional application areas, the use of silane in emerging fields has also attracted attention. For example, silane coupling agents are widely used in the rubber industry, composite materials, coatings, and adhesives, with application shares reaching 38%, 27%, and 18%, respectively.
    The applications in these fields not only enhance product performance but also promote technological upgrades in related industries.Market Competition and Industry OutlookAs silane technology continues to advance, market competition is becoming increasingly fierce. Domestic companies such as Silane Technology and Xin'an Chemical are actively positioning themselves, enhancing their market share through technological innovation and capacity expansion.
     For example, Silane Technology plans to optimize production costs and reduce energy consumption levels to respond to market changes.In addition, Xin'an Chemical's joint venture project for silane special gas is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025, further boosting the development of the semiconductor industry. Looking ahead, with the stable growth of global photovoltaic installations, the continuous development of the semiconductor industry, and breakthroughs in new energy battery technology, the silane market is set to experience even greater development potential.By 2025, the total demand for silane gas is projected to reach 44,000 tons.
    This trend not only brings new opportunities for silane production companies but also provides strong support for technological upgrades and sustainable development in related industries.In summary, in 2025, the silane industry has made significant progress in technological innovation and application expansion. With the continuous growth of market demand and the intensification of competition, the silane industry will continue to maintain a rapid development momentum, making an important contribution to the progress of global technology and industry.