Development of Hydrosilylation Reaction Towards High-Performance Organosilicon Materials

Hydrosilylation reactions have long served as a fundamental technology for the production of organosilicon compounds. Platinum-catalyzed hydrosilylation has long been employed in the industrial process. However, the widespread use of platinum catalysts presents two major challenges: Their high cost due to the scarcity of platinum, and their limited ability to achieve highly selective synthesis of high-performance organosilicon materials. Therefore, the need to develop alternative catalysts that are both highly selective and/or environmentally sustainable has become increasingly urgent in the silicone industry. To address these issues, we have developed new hydrosilylation catalysts tailored for specific industrial needs.