In the chemical industry, wetting agents are a key type of additive widely used in coatings, pesticides, textiles, inks, personal care products, and many other industrial fields. Their performance directly affects the final effect of the product. However, with the increasing global awareness of environmental protection and the proposal of sustainable development goals, the wetting agent industry is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities.

Green wetting agent refers to a wetting agent that uses renewable resources as raw materials to reduce or eliminate harmful substance emissions during production, while ensuring the original wetting, dispersing and other properties, and has the least impact on the environment during use and disposal. Currently, with the rapid development of bio based materials, nanotechnology, and green chemistry, the research and development of green wetting agents has become a hot topic in the industry.

Future technological innovation will lead the green transformation of the wetting agent industry, optimize production processes, adopt closed-loop systems to reduce wastewater and exhaust emissions, use clean energy (such as solar and wind energy) to replace traditional energy, and achieve green production processes. Through molecular design, develop efficient and low-dose wetting agents to reduce usage and waste generation, while improving product performance and meeting market demand. Using renewable resources such as plant oils and starches as raw materials, wetting agents are prepared through microbial fermentation or chemical modification techniques, which not only reduces dependence on fossil resources but also lowers carbon emissions.

The series of environmental regulations and policies introduced by the government have also provided strong impetus for the development of green wetting agents. At the same time, the increasing awareness of environmental protection among consumers and the strengthening of corporate social responsibility have prompted the market to prefer environmentally friendly wetting agent products, forming a good market orientation.

The green transformation of the wetting agent industry will be a continuous process that requires joint efforts from the government, enterprises, research institutions, and consumers. By strengthening international cooperation, sharing green technology achievements, and promoting the establishment of standard setting and certification systems, the popularization and application of green wetting agents will be further accelerated, contributing to the construction of an earth friendly society.