Under the “dual carbon” goals, environmental protection and sustainability have become the focus of industrial transformation. Through technological innovation, the silicone industry is evolving from “green material” to “circular economy.” Low-VOC and recyclable silicone products not only meet regulatory standards but also offer major competitive advantages.
In construction, low-VOC silicone sealants and waterproof coatings are key materials. As awareness of indoor air quality grows, traditional materials’ VOC emissions are under scrutiny. Low-VOC silicone sealants maintain strong adhesion and durability while cutting VOC emissions to one-third of national limits, reducing indoor air pollution and becoming the preferred choice for premium projects. In industrial applications, low-VOC silicone coatings replace solvent-based coatings, reducing volatile organic emissions by over 70% and helping enterprises meet environmental standards.
Breakthroughs in recycling technologies are also ushering silicone into a circular era. The China National Chemical BlueStar Elkem team developed a process that converts silicone waste into chlorosilanes at 40 °C with over 90% recovery—eliminating the need for incineration or landfill. Meanwhile, progress in biodegradable silicone materials enables applications in agricultural films and medical consumables, reducing plastic pollution. From low-emission production to high-efficiency recycling, silicone is driving full-chain green innovation and high-quality industrial growth.