Electronic chemicals, also known as electronic materials or semiconductor chemicals, are key foundational materials that support the development of the electronic information industry, including photoresists, wet chemicals, electronic gases, CMP (chemical mechanical planarization) materials, packaging materials, target materials, etc. They play a crucial role in semiconductor chip manufacturing, display panel production, photovoltaic cell manufacturing, printed circuit board manufacturing, and other fields. With the rapid development of information technology, the future technology foresight of the electronic chemical industry mainly revolves around the following directions:

1. Nanoscale refinement and high purity: With the continuous reduction of semiconductor process nodes, the requirements for the purity and particle size of electronic chemicals are becoming increasingly high. In the future, the development and implementation of electronic chemicals with higher purity and smaller particle size will be an important technological trend in the industry. For example, photoresist in advanced manufacturing processes needs to have extremely high resolution and accuracy, and electronic gases need to achieve impurity control at the ppb (parts per billion) or even ppt (parts per trillion) level.

2. Environmental Protection and Greenization: In the context of increasingly strict environmental regulations, the development of low toxicity, harmless, and easily recyclable green electronic chemicals has become an inevitable trend. This includes developing packaging materials for harmful elements such as halogen-free, lead-free, and cadmium free, developing electronic specialty gas substitutes with low global warming potential (GWP), and developing wet chemicals such as biodegradable and pollution-free cleaning agents.

3. Functional compounding and intelligence: With the development of electronic devices towards multifunctionality, high performance, and miniaturization, the demand for functional compounding of electronic chemicals is increasing. For example, developing new packaging materials with multiple functions such as conductivity, insulation, and heat dissipation, as well as intelligent electronic materials with self-healing and adaptive adjustment performance. In addition, by introducing technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, intelligent optimization and control of the synthesis and application process of electronic chemicals can be achieved, improving production efficiency and product quality.

4. Innovation in new materials and processes: Faced with the demands of emerging technological fields such as quantum computing, flexible electronics, two-dimensional materials, etc., the electronic chemical industry needs to continuously explore and develop new material systems. For example, for the preparation and application of two-dimensional semiconductor materials (such as graphene, molybdenum disulfide, etc.), it is necessary to develop corresponding electronic chemicals such as stripping liquids, transfer media, interface modifiers, etc. In addition, in response to the emergence of new device structures (such as 3D NAND, GAA FET, etc.), it is necessary to develop matching new photoresists, electroplating solutions, etching solutions, etc.

5. Localization and Autonomy of Supply Chain: In the context of complex and ever-changing global trade environment and intensified geopolitical risks, ensuring the security, stability, and autonomy of electronic chemical supply chains is crucial. Countries and regions will increase investment, promote the localization of core electronic chemical technologies, establish a sound local supply chain system, and reduce external dependence. This will involve localized extraction and purification of key raw materials, research and development and manufacturing of core equipment, and cultivation and introduction of high-end talents at multiple levels.

In summary, the future technological foresight of the electronic chemical industry mainly includes nanoscale refinement and high-purity, environmental protection and greening, functional compounding and intelligence, innovation in new materials and processes, as well as localization and independent controllability of the supply chain. These technological trends will jointly promote continuous innovation in the electronic chemical industry and provide strong support for the future development of the electronic information industry.