With the continuous advancement of technology and the increasing awareness of environmental protection, leveling agent technology is also constantly innovating and developing. Green and environmentally friendly leveling agents have become a development trend. A series of biodegradable and environmentally friendly leveling agents have been developed by using natural or renewable resources as raw materials and synthesizing them through biotechnology or green chemistry methods.

Through modification techniques such as polyether polyester modification, alkyl modification, end group modification, etc., the compatibility, thermal stability, and anti adhesion properties of leveling agents have been improved, enabling them to meet the needs of more high-end coatings. Develop customized leveling agents with specific properties for different industries and application scenarios to meet users' special requirements for coating performance.

In the coatings industry, in addition to traditional solvent based coatings and water-soluble coatings, leveling agents are also widely used in new coating systems such as powder coatings, latex coatings, and radiation cured coatings, improving the construction performance and coating quality of coatings. In the printing industry, adding leveling agents to ink can reduce the tension of ink on the surface of the printing plate, improve the uniformity of ink and color saturation, and thus improve the quality of printed products. In the electronics industry, leveling agents can be used to prepare inorganic polishing materials in the manufacturing process of electronic devices, improving the quality and surface smoothness of the devices. In the cosmetics industry, leveling agents play a role in regulating viscosity, increasing spreadability, and improving texture, making cosmetics easier to apply and absorb, while also enhancing product stability and transparency.

With the increasingly strict environmental regulations and the continuous improvement of users' requirements for coating performance, leveling agent technology will continue to develop towards green, high-performance, and customized directions. Meanwhile, with the continuous emergence of new materials and the continuous development of interdisciplinary fields, the application areas of leveling agents will also be further expanded, providing high-quality solutions for more industries.