Used as a high-performance additive in advanced polymer formulations, particularly in silicone-based elastomers and resins. Enhances thermal stability and mechanical strength, making it suitable for aerospace and automotive sealing applications. Also functions as a cross-linking agent in specialty coatings requiring resistance to extreme temperatures and UV exposure. Its unique cage-like structure improves compatibility between organic and inorganic phases in hybrid materials, beneficial in optoelectronic devices and protective nanocomposite coatings.