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Inside Cover: Catalytic Systems for the Cross‐Linking of Organosilicon Polymers (Chem. Asian J. 11/2017)
Author(s) -
Wang Dengxu,
Klein Johann,
Mejía Esteban
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chemistry – an asian journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.18
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1861-471X
pISSN - 1861-4728
DOI - 10.1002/asia.201700541
Subject(s) - organosilicon , silicone , polydimethylsiloxane , polymer science , catalysis , materials science , polymer , polymer chemistry , nanotechnology , chemistry , organic chemistry , composite material
Silicone rubbers are so widespread in our daily lives that we take their presence for granted. But, how are the fine threads of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) woven into sturdy silicone rubbers? Depending on the desired material properties, organosilicon polymers can be cross‐linked through most diverse mechanisms, from the “classic” radical‐based methods to the modern metal‐free or enzymatic approaches, always based on catalysis. These technologies, even the older ones, are still subject of intense research and inspiration for the development of fascinating new catalytic methodologies and materials. More information can be found in the Focus Review by Esteban Mejía et al. on page 1180 in Issue 11, 2017 (DOI: 10.1002/asia.201700304).