Nanoplastics have excellent comprehensive properties and broad prospects for industry development

Nanoplastic refers to a new type of nanomaterial whose matrix is ​​a high molecular polymer and is obtained by fully dispersing nanoparticles in plastic resin. Nanoplastics have the advantages of strong toughness, good heat resistance, recyclability, and good weather resistance. They are widely used in household appliances, electronic and electrical appliances, machinery manufacturing, aerospace, pipes and fittings, and other fields. According to different substrates, nanoplastics can be divided into nano NPOM materials, nano ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, polypropylene nano materials, etc.

Montmorillonite is an important raw material for nanoplastics. Montmorillonite, also known as bentonite, microcrystalline kaolinite, and jiaolingite, is a natural silicate mineral. As a natural nanomaterial, my country is rich in montmorillonite resources. Hebei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Jiangsu and other places are the main production areas of montmorillonite. According to statistics from the Ministry of Natural Resources, my country’s montmorillonite reserves reached 332.719 million tons in 2021, a year-on-year increase of 10.3%. The advantages of raw materials provide favorable conditions for the development of my country’s nanoplastics industry.

There are many kinds of nano plastics, and nano ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is the mainstream product in the market. Nano-ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has the advantages of non-toxic, corrosion-resistant, high strength, wear-resistant, and good weldability, making it an ideal raw material for the production of pipes and fittings. After years of experience accumulation, my country’s nano-ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene production technology continues to make breakthroughs, and its output and quality continue to improve. In addition, in recent years, nanoplastics such as nanoNPOM materials, polypropylene nanomaterials, and nanoABS materials have become hot materials for research by my country’s nanomaterials enterprises and related scientific research institutions.

According to the “2023-2027 Nanoplastics Industry In-depth Market Research and Investment Strategy Suggestions Report released by the Industrial Research Center, nanoplastics Mainly used in household appliances, electronic and electrical, machinery manufacturing, aerospace, pipes and fittings and other fields. In the field of household appliances, nanoplastics have antibacterial and other effects and can be used to produce washing machine inner barrels, refrigerator door seals, microwave oven casings and other products. Driven by downstream demand, the development space of the nanoplastics industry continues to expand. It is expected that by 2027, the size of my country’s nanoplastics market will exceed 380 billion yuan.

The main players in my country’s nanoplastics market include Beijing New Century Nanoplastic Materials Co., Ltd., Guangdong Yongxuan Nanoplastic Materials Co., Ltd., Beijing Shangkecheng Nanotechnology Co., Ltd., Jin Micro and Nano New Materials (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Foshan Anyi Nano Materials Ltd. etc. At present, my country’s nanoplastics market is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, and the industry concentration is low.

Industry analysts said that in recent years, with the advancement of nanotechnology and the continuous growth of montmorillonite production, the development of the nanoplastics market continues to good. Nanoplastic is a new type of nanomaterial with the characteristics of strong toughness, good heat resistance, and recyclability. It meets the production needs of household appliances, electronic and electrical products, machinery manufacturing and other products. Its application scope will continue to expand in the future.