Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao·2025-07-08 02:42Group 1 - Hubei Xingfa Group and Wanhua Chemical have established Hubei Xinghua Silicon Materials Co., marking a strategic move into the high-end organic silicon industry [1] - The joint venture is owned 51% by Xingfa and 49% by Wanhua, indicating a comprehensive integration of resources, capacity, technology, and market [1] - Xingfa's integrated industry chain from phosphate mining to chemical products generates significant by-products like chloromethane, essential for organic silicon monomer synthesis [1] Group 2 - Wanhua Chemical has developed a complete process for battery materials, including silicon-carbon anodes, which are crucial for next-generation lithium batteries [2] - High-quality organic silicon materials are vital for the performance of silicon-carbon anodes, and Xingfa's expertise in organic silicon will support Wanhua's R&D and production [2] - Wanhua's recent expansion of PDMS capacity aligns with the joint venture's goals, ensuring stable supply chains for raw materials like chloromethane and metallic silicon [2]