Hydrosilylation

CD Laboratory at Graz University of Technology researches new semiconductor materials

A team led by laboratory manager Michael Haas from the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry at Graz University of Technology is researching new semiconductor materials. The focus is on functionalized hydrosilanes, which are considered a promising material for the future.

Turning one into eight

Researchers have developed a straightforward process to create all eight possible variants of polypropionate building blocks from a single starting material. This technique enables the production of high-purity, specific variants needed in drug manufacture, potentially leading to more effective medicines.

On-demand preparation of organosilicon reagents

Scientists at the National University of Singapore have developed a new method for synthesizing organosilanes using eosin Y, a low-cost and readily available dye molecule. This enables stepwise customised functionalisation of multihydrosilanes to access fully substituted silicon compounds.

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

A rhodium-based catalyst for making organosilicon using less precious metal

A new rhodium-based catalyst enhances hydrosilylation of olefins by 96%, outperforming existing supported-rhodium catalysts. The co-immobilization of a tertiary amine on silica improves catalytic activity, paving the way for sustainable solutions.

Smallest silicon particles light way for new sensors, materials

Purdue University researchers have developed a method to stabilize the surface of porous silicon, enabling its use in creating new types of drug-delivery systems and biological sensors. By functionalizing the surface with specific chemicals, scientists can tailor the material's response to specific chemical environments or cues.