转自：劳动午报 （来源：劳动午报） 在化工行业转型升级的浪潮中，有一位用技术之光照亮产业前路的巾帼先锋。她深耕光稳定剂领域十六 载，以攻坚克难的锐气打破国外垄断，以爱岗敬业的坚守铸就行业标杆，以协同创新的担当赋能区域高 质量发展，以薪火相传的情怀培育技术人才。她就是北京天罡助剂有限责任公司技术研发中心技术总工 程师陈炜。2025年，她被授予北京市劳动模范称号。 以协同之力赋能产业升级 作为公司技术总工程师，陈炜始终坚持以市场需求为导向，将技术创新与产业实践深度融合。她带领团 队深耕聚合型、高功能基密度单体型、低碱性化等多个系列光稳定剂研究，通过工艺优化让产品实现少 量高效、高性价比，凭借绿色环保优势持续扩大市场份额，为企业增强盈利能力与发展后劲。同时，她 积极参与生产管理与成本控制，主导"受阻胺类化合物共线生产工艺"项目，实现两种产品共线生产，既 节约设备成本，又能动态调控产量，契合绿色低碳发展理念。通过优化工艺、降低原材料消耗，为企业 创造显著经济效益。 在行业发展中，陈炜主动担当标准制定的"先行者"，凭借丰富经验参与起草12项国家标准、4项行业标 准，为光稳定剂产品质量、检测方法、应用规范等提供重要技术支 ...

Core Insights - The Chinese anti-aging agent industry is in a golden development period, with the market size expected to reach approximately 12.8 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 18.52% [1][8] - Traditional sectors such as plastics, rubber, and coatings continue to show steady demand for anti-aging agents, while emerging fields like new energy vehicles, high-end building materials, and healthcare are driving new growth [1][8] - The industry is transitioning from "scale expansion" to "quality improvement," supported by both traditional and emerging demand, as well as technological advancements and green transformation [1][8] Industry Overview - Anti-aging agents are chemical additives that inhibit degradation of materials caused by environmental factors, thereby prolonging product lifespan and maintaining mechanical properties [2] - The main categories of anti-aging agents include antioxidants, light stabilizers, and thermal stabilizers [2] Industry Chain - The upstream of the anti-aging agent industry includes raw materials such as alkyl phenols, fatty alcohols, and various production equipment [4] - The midstream involves the production and manufacturing of anti-aging agents, while the downstream includes applications in rubber, plastics, coatings, adhesives, food, and cosmetics [4] Market Size - The market for anti-aging agents in China is rapidly expanding, with significant contributions from both traditional and emerging sectors [1][8] - The demand for high-performance and environmentally friendly anti-aging agents is increasing, particularly in new energy vehicles and healthcare [1][8] Key Companies - Lianlong is a leading company in the industry, with a comprehensive product matrix and global presence [8] - Suqian Liansheng focuses on light stabilizers, while Fengguang Co. specializes in antioxidants [8] - Yuanli Chemical Group emphasizes research and development of bio-based products and has established partnerships with numerous global companies [9] Industry Development Trends 1. **Technological Innovation**: The industry is focusing on technological advancements to drive product high-endization and specialization, with companies like Lianlong leading the way [10] 2. **Green Transformation**: The shift towards bio-based and biodegradable anti-aging agents is becoming a core research direction, driven by stricter environmental regulations [11] 3. **Market Demand Structure Upgrade**: The demand for high-performance anti-aging agents is increasing, leading to industry consolidation and global expansion strategies among leading companies [12]

Core Viewpoint - Nylon (polyamide) is a key engineering plastic with high strength, wear resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, widely used in automotive, electronics, textiles, and new energy sectors. However, its inherent aging issues, such as yellowing and mechanical performance degradation, remain industry pain points [1][3]. Group 1: Aging Mechanism of Nylon - The aging of nylon is caused by both internal and external factors, including the amide bond structure and alkyl chain that are susceptible to free radical reactions under heat, light, oxygen, and water [4]. - External factors like UV radiation, high-temperature processing, and humid environments significantly accelerate material degradation, especially in applications like electric vehicles and outdoor engineering [4]. - Key aging mechanisms include thermal oxidation leading to free radical chain reactions, photodegradation triggered by UV light, and hydrolysis catalyzed by water molecules [4][5]. Group 2: Solutions to Aging Issues - The core strategy to delay nylon aging involves blocking heat sources, isolating oxygen, and eliminating free radicals, with additives playing a crucial role in interrupting these reaction chains [5]. - New materials technology company has developed a range of weather-resistant additives, including antioxidants and light stabilizers, to enhance nylon's durability [5][10]. Group 3: Product Innovations - High-performance antioxidants like AO-3398 and P-EPQ have been introduced, improving thermal stability and resistance to hydrolysis, with temperature resistance exceeding 300°C [10][11]. - New multifunctional nylon additives, such as H3391, enhance processing stability and reduce breakage rates during nylon spinning, while also improving heat aging performance [13]. - The high-temperature yellowing agent H3311 effectively protects nylon products from oxidation and yellowing during processing, especially under high shear and temperature conditions [15]. Group 4: Domestic Technology Breakthroughs - The company has successfully developed a domestic solution for a patented product, reducing market prices from 300,000 yuan/ton to around 100,000 yuan/ton, with an annual production capacity of 300-400 tons [16]. - The company aims to not only replace imports but also address industry pain points through original design [16][17]. Group 5: Industry Trends and Opportunities - The nylon industry in China is accelerating towards high-end and low-carbon transformation, driven by the domestic production of key raw materials and breakthroughs in synthesis technologies for high-temperature and long-chain nylons [19]. - Emerging applications in electric vehicles, electronics, and intelligent robotics present significant opportunities and challenges for nylon modification and additive industries [19].