Silicon-Based Polymers: From Synthesis to Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 314
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Interests: silicon chemistry; semiconductor manufacturing material
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Dear Colleagues,
Some scientists and engineers refer to the current era as the "Silicon Age”. This suggests that silicon-based polymers have emerged as essential materials in modern science and engineering, characterized by their unique properties and versatility. The bond enthalpy of Si–O is much larger than that of the C–O bond, rendering the thermal stability of Si-O polymers, and its larger bond angle and longer bond length provide bond flexibility. In addition, uncondensed OH groups (silanol) of siloxane polymers facilitate effective bonding with other materials, such as organic compounds, metal oxides, and metals. Moreover, the Si-Si bond exhibits very different characteristics from the C-C bond in terms of the HOMO-LUMO gap and bond strength.
This Special Issue explores the synthesis, properties, and various applications of silicon-based polymers. Due to their unique properties, silicon-based polymers demonstrate excellent performance on their own and also offer an interesting alternative to traditional organic polymers. Investigations on their applications in sensors, semiconductors, displays, photoactive materials, filters, anodes in lithium-ion batteries, drug delivery systems, catalysts, and biocompatible materials have been conducted. By understanding the intricacies of silicon-based polymer synthesis and their practical applications, we can unlock new potential for advancements in chemistry and materials science, paving the way for cutting-edge innovations in various sectors.
This Special Issue will cover, but will not be limited to, the following aspects of silicon-based polymer chemistry and technology: novel preparation methods for polymers containing Si-O, Si-C, and/or Si-C bonds; the mechanism of the formation of silicon-based polymers; novel chemical and physical properties of silicon-based polymers; and applications of silicon-based polymers.
Prof. Dr. Hyeon Mo Cho
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- silicon-based polymers
- polysiloxane
- polysilane
- polycarbosilane
- synthetic method
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