Nano-scale chemical raw materials

2025 marks a turning point for nano-scale chemical raw materials, as advances in synthesis technology and cost reduction have pushed them from lab-scale R&D to large-scale industrial application—powering innovation in electronics, energy, and biomedicine.

In electronics, nano-silver paste (with particle size ≤20nm) is now a key material for flexible circuit boards: a South Korean chemical firm’s 5,000-ton/year nano-silver paste plant supplies Samsung’s foldable phone production lines, enabling 30% higher conductivity and 25% better bend resistance than traditional materials. In semiconductor manufacturing, nano-titanium dioxide coatings (≤10nm) are used to enhance the insulation performance of chip substrates—Taiwan’s UMC has adopted these coatings in its 3nm chip production, reducing substrate failure rates by 12%.

In energy storage, nano-coated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials (coating thickness ≤5nm) are boosting battery performance: a Chinese battery material firm’s nano-coated LFP has increased lithium battery energy density by 20% and cycle life by 30%, with Tesla adopting it in its entry-level EV models. The firm’s 200,000-ton/year nano-coating production line, launched in 2025, has secured supply contracts with 3 major global battery makers.

In biomedicine, nano-lipid carriers (particle size 50-100nm) are revolutionizing drug delivery: a U.S. chemical firm’s custom nano-lipid materials are used in a new cancer drug, improving the drug’s targeting efficiency by 45% and reducing side effects. The global market for nano-scale chemical raw materials is projected to exceed $12 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% through 2030.