Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is a resin commonly used in automotive applications that require strong adhesion, optical clarity, adhesion to many surfaces, toughness, and flexibility. PVB films have high tensile strength, impact resistance, transparency and elasticity, making them suitable for the manufacture of safety glass. These films are firmly attached to the glass, so even if the glass breaks, the glass will stick to the interlayer, preventing the glass from shattering. In addition, they are used as raw materials for laminated safety glass panels. In addition, PVB resins are used in wood coatings, wash primers, structural adhesives, ink/dry toners, and as binders for ceramics and composite fibers.
The global automotive market for PVB films is growing rapidly in recent years due to the increased application of PVB films in the production of automotive safety glass. These films are also used in other parts of the car, such as windshields, rear and front view mirrors, windows, and dashboard displays. Furthermore, the increased application of these films in the automotive segment owing to their properties such as heat and noise reduction, durability, and chemical stability complements the market growth. In addition, major automakers such as Audi, BMW, and Daimler are rapidly using PVB resins for the windshields, mirrors, windows, and sunroofs of their cars, which is driving the adoption of PVB films. The ability of PVB laminate construction to reduce heat and improve indoor air quality are other factors driving the market growth. Increasing commercial use of PVB products by automakers is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for market growth. However, the pliable nature of PVB films limits the use of these films in certain automotive applications, which in turn is expected to restrain the market growth over the forecast period.
Jiaxing Fuying Composite Materials Co., Ltd. is a mono solar panels factory in China. The company produces PV solar panels and other photovoltaic products and PVB composite functional films.
