Organic new materials, as an important branch of the polymer materials field, are driving the transformation and upgrading of multiple industries through technological innovation. According to the definition provided in GB/T 36618-2018, this category of products refers to organic polymer materials prepared through chemical synthesis or biomanufacturing technology and possessing special physicochemical properties. It encompasses sub-sectors such as specialty engineering plastics, functional film materials, and biobased degradable materials.

        Technical architecture and core parameters
        The technical parameters of typical products have shown significant improvement:

        Bio-based materials: The production cost of long-chain dicarboxylic acid developed by Cathay Biotech through biological methods is 40% lower than that of traditional petroleum-based processes, and the biodegradability rate of the product reaches over 95%
        Electronic chemicals: The localization rate of high-purity photoresist has increased from 35% in 2019 to 68% in 2025, and a certain enterprises ArF photoresist has passed the 14nm process verification
        Special rubber: The temperature range of hydrogenated nitrile rubber has been extended to -40℃~150℃, with the compression deformation rate controlled within 12%
        Membrane material: The water flux of the reverse osmosis membrane is increased to 65L/(m2·h), with the desalination rate remaining stable at 99.6%
        Key breakthroughs have been achieved in material preparation technology:

        The micro-reaction continuous flow technology has increased the reaction selectivity to 92%
        Supercritical fluid foaming technology achieves controllable material density gradient
        Atomic layer deposition technology enhances the interfacial bonding strength by 300%
        Application areas and market data
        Industry data in 2025 shows significant differences in the segmented markets:

        In the field of electronic information, the demand for LCP film used in 5G base stations has reached 28,000 tons per year, and a certain enterprises flexible circuit board materials occupy 43% of the domestic market share
        New energy sector: Demand for PVDF binders in power batteries is growing at a rate of 67%, and solid-state electrolyte materials are on the eve of mass production
        In the field of biomedicine: 1,200 clinical implantations of degradable heart stent materials have been completed, and the drug loading capacity of the drug delivery system has exceeded 85%
        In the field of environmental protection, the demonstration application area of PLA mulching film in the Northeast region has exceeded 500,000 mu, with a degradation period controlled within 180 days
        The regional distribution exhibits a clustering effect: the Yangtze River Delta region concentrates 38% of the countrys R&D resources, the Pearl River Delta accounts for 52% of the production capacity of electronic chemicals, and the Bohai Rim region has formed a complete industrial chain in the field of aerospace materials.

        Standardization construction and certification system
        The industry adheres to 23 national standards, including GB/T 37425-2019. The key technical indicators include:

        The biocompatibility test has been certified according to ISO 10993
        The purity of electronic materials meets SEMI C12 standards
        The weather resistance test meets the requirements of ASTM G154 cyclic testing
        Harmful substance testing complies with the RoHS 3.0 directive
        The certification process emphasizes full lifecycle management. By establishing a material traceability system, a certain enterprise has achieved comprehensive quality monitoring from monomer synthesis to end-use applications, resulting in an increase in product qualification rate to 99.3%.

        Technological innovation and trend evolution
        Key breakthrough directions for 2025:

        AI-assisted design: A platform has shortened the research and development cycle of new polymers to 1/8 of the traditional method through machine learning
        Recycle technology: Chemical recycling method achieves a recycling utilization rate of 82% for waste PETG materials
        Functional integration: A team has developed composite materials that possess both electromagnetic shielding and self-healing capabilities
        Adaptation to harsh environments: Radiation-resistant silicone materials have completed a 5000-hour service test in the nuclear power field
        Industrial policies continue to be strengthened, with the central government establishing a special fund for the construction of new material innovation platforms, and local governments contributing funds at a ratio of 1:3, promoting the formation of five major innovation centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other cities.

        Industry challenges and development opportunities
        Despite the market size exceeding 6 trillion yuan, there are still shortcomings in key areas:

        The import dependence of electronic chemicals exceeds 40%
        The cost of bio-based materials is 25-30% higher than that of petroleum-based materials
        The localization rate of special rubber is less than 55%
        The coverage of the industry standard system has only achieved 78% of the goals set for the "14th Five-Year Plan"
        In terms of opportunities, the demand for lightweight new energy vehicles is driving the annual growth rate of the carbon fiber composite materials market to 34%. The process of localization in the semiconductor industry is driving explosive growth in demand for materials such as CMP polishing slurry. A research institute predicts that by 2027, enterprises with digital design capabilities will account for more than 75% of the market share.