1. Optimization and modification of material properties

Nanocomposite modification: By adding nanomaterials (such as nano-silicon dioxide, carbon nanotubes, etc.), the mechanical strength, thermal stability and barrier properties of parylene are improved to meet higher requirements for protection scenarios (such as electronic packaging in extreme environments).

Functionalized parylene: Development of parylene derivatives with special functions, such as:

Conductive parylene: By doping with conductive fillers (such as silver nanowires), it is made conductive while maintaining protective properties, and is used in flexible electronics.

Bioactive parylene: Surface modification of bioactive molecules to enhance their cell compatibility or antibacterial properties in medical devices.

2. Innovation of process technology

Low-temperature deposition technology: Lowering the temperature of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process so that it can be applied to heat-sensitive substrates (such as certain plastics or biological tissues).

Selective deposition technology: Precise coating is achieved through masking or local treatment, reducing subsequent processing steps and improving efficiency.

Environmentally friendly process: Reducing the use of solvents or by-products in the preparation process is in line with the trend of green manufacturing.

3. Expansion of application areas

Flexible electronics: With the development of wearable devices and flexible circuits, the ultra-thin, flexible and high insulation properties of parylene have become key materials, and may be further integrated into flexible sensors, OLEDs and other devices in the future.

New energy field: used for lithium battery separator coatings to improve high temperature resistance and electrolyte compatibility, and extend battery life.

Medical innovation: In implantable medical devices (such as neural electrodes and pacemakers), the biocompatibility and long-term stability of parylene promote its application in cutting-edge fields such as brain-computer interfaces.

4. Cost control and large-scale production

Domestication of raw materials: Currently, parylene raw materials (such as dimers) rely on imports, and localized production will reduce costs in the future.

Equipment miniaturization: Develop more compact CVD equipment, reduce the threshold for use by small and medium-sized enterprises, and expand small and medium-volume application scenarios (such as scientific research or customized medical products).

5. Combination of intelligence and digitalization

Process monitoring: Real-time optimization of CVD process parameters (such as temperature and pressure) through sensors and AI to improve coating uniformity and consistency.

Predictive maintenance: Use big data to analyze equipment status and reduce downtime.

6. Standardization and regulatory adaptation

Medical certification: Optimize the biosafety testing standards of parylene coatings for medical device regulations in different countries (such as FDA, CE).

Industry standards: Promote the standardization of performance evaluation of parylene coatings in electronics, automobiles and other fields.