In the rapidly developing printing industry, ink, as a key material, directly affects the quality of printed materials in terms of its performance. However, ink often produces foam in the process of preparation and use. These foam not only affect the fluidity, adhesion and drying speed of ink, but also may adversely affect the normal operation of printing equipment. Therefore, the development of efficient ink defoamers is particularly important.

With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, bio based materials have received widespread attention due to their renewability and degradability. The application of bio based materials in the research and development of ink defoamers can reduce the environmental load of products and improve their environmental performance. Nanomaterials have unique physical and chemical properties, and their introduction into the preparation of ink defoamers can significantly improve the dispersibility, stability, and defoaming efficiency of the defoamers.

By compounding different types of defoamer components, the synergistic effect of each component can be fully utilized to improve the comprehensive performance of the defoamer. For example, combining organic silicon defoamers with polyether defoamers can compensate for the shortcomings of a single component in certain aspects. Functional modification of defoamers, such as introducing specific functional groups or adjusting molecular structures, can enhance the compatibility between defoamers and ink systems and improve defoaming effectiveness.

With the increasingly strict environmental regulations and the improvement of consumer environmental awareness, the demand for environmentally friendly ink defoamers in the market is constantly increasing. Therefore, the development of green, non-toxic, and biodegradable ink defoamers has become an inevitable trend in the industry. In the rapidly changing printing market, customers have increasingly high demands for printing efficiency and quality. Therefore, the research and development of efficient ink defoamers should focus on improving defoaming speed, defoaming ability, and stability of ink performance.

The government supports technological innovation and product development in the field of ink defoamers through increasing research funding and establishing industry university research cooperation mechanisms. The government and relevant industry associations have formulated and improved quality and environmental standards for ink defoamers, promoting the development of the industry towards standardization and normalization.

Establish a research and development center or laboratory for ink defoamers, attract outstanding talents and advanced equipment, and provide strong support for technological innovation.

Strengthen communication and cooperation with international peers, introduce advanced foreign technology and management experience, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the domestic ink defoamer industry.

The development path of innovation driven efficient ink defoamers requires joint efforts from multiple aspects such as technological innovation, market demand driven, policy support, and continuous innovation. In the future, with the continuous development of the printing industry and the increasing demand for environmental protection, efficient ink defoamers will have a broader development prospect.