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Application prospects of high borosilicate glass in the field of optoelectronics
With the rapid development of optoelectronic technology, high borosilicate glass is becoming the core material of the new generation of optoelectronic products with its unique optical and physical properties. This special glass with low expansion coefficient, high transmittance and excellent thermal stability is bringing revolutionary innovation opportunities to the optoelectronic industry.
I. Core performance advantages
Excellent optical properties: visible light transmittance is more than 92%, and it has good transmittance from ultraviolet to infrared bands
Ultra-low thermal expansion: 3.3×10⁻⁶/℃ expansion coefficient, ensuring dimensional stability at extreme temperatures
Excellent mechanical strength: flexural strength reaches 90-110MPa, which is 2-3 times that of ordinary glass
II. Key application areas
New display technology:
As Micro LED and Mini Ideal substrate material for LED
Support layer solution for flexible display
Core material for optical waveguide for augmented reality (AR)
Optical communication devices:
Key components of optical fiber connectors
Preferred materials for optical module packaging
Carriers for optical devices of 5G base stations
Photovoltaic new energy:
High-efficiency solar cell cover glass
Optical components of concentrated photovoltaic system (CPV)
Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) components
III. Technology development trend
Surface modification technology: Improve surface hardness (up to 9H) and anti-reflection performance through nano-coating
Composite processing technology: Breakthrough in precision packaging technology with metal, ceramic and other materials
Ultra-thin development: Mass production technology of 0.1mm ultra-thin high borosilicate glass is becoming more mature
IV. Market prospects
According to market research institutions, the global market size of high borosilicate glass for optoelectronics will exceed US$5 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. Among them, the Asia-Pacific region will become the largest consumer market, accounting for more than 45%. With the continuous emergence of new optoelectronic applications, high borosilicate glass will usher in explosive growth in the following fields:
In-vehicle display system
Smart wearable devices
Industrial laser equipment
Quantum communication devices
At present, my country’s high borosilicate glass industry is in a critical transition period from “following” to “running side by side”. It is recommended that relevant companies increase their R&D investment in key technologies such as precision molding and surface treatment, and strengthen strategic cooperation with downstream optoelectronic application manufacturers to jointly promote the innovative development of this strategic material. In the future, with the continuous optimization of the preparation process and the reduction of costs, high borosilicate glass will surely show greater application value in the optoelectronic field.
