Application fields of PVA**
| **Field** | **Specific applications** |
|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Textile industry** | Yarn slurry, fiber (vinylon), fabric finishing agent. |
| **Paper industry** | Surface sizing agent, enhancing paper strength. |
| **Adhesive** | Wood glue, packaging glue (environmentally friendly alternative). |
| **Construction** | Cement additive (improves flexibility), tile adhesive. |
| **Film materials** | Water-soluble packaging film (pesticide bags, laundry beads), biodegradable film. |
| **Medicine** | Artificial tears, drug sustained-release carriers, medical sponges. |
| **Food** | Edible film, food packaging (blended with starch). |
| **3D printing** | As support material (water-soluble support). |
| **Environmental protection** | Wastewater treatment (flocculant), degradable plastic substitute