Direct Synthesis of Silicon Compounds—From the Beginning to Green Chemistry Revolution

This paper discusses the historical beginnings and the current state of knowledge of the synthesis of organosilicon compounds and chlorine derivatives of silicon. The key importance of these compounds for modern industry, including the semiconductor industry (photovoltaic cells, microprocessors, mem...

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Published in:AppliedChem 2023-02, Vol.3 (1), p.89-109
Main Authors: Pakuła, Daria, Marciniec, Bogdan, Przekop, Robert E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
alkoxysilanes
chlorosilanes
direct synthesis
silicon
the Müller–Rochow process
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Summary:This paper discusses the historical beginnings and the current state of knowledge of the synthesis of organosilicon compounds and chlorine derivatives of silicon. The key importance of these compounds for modern industry, including the semiconductor industry (photovoltaic cells, microprocessors, memory chips and many other electronic elements) is highlighted. Significant environmental threats related to the production of these compounds and the research challenges aimed at their elimination are discussed. The complexity of the catalytic mechanism of direct reaction of silicon with CH3Cl and alcohols is presented in an accessible way. In the last part of the work, the directions of the development of direct synthesis technology in line with the principles of green chemistry are indicated.
ISSN:2673-9623
2673-9623
DOI:10.3390/appliedchem3010007