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Preparation of Functional Silica Using a Bioinspired Method

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Gabriel Durin^1,2, Albane Fontaine¹, Jean-Claude Berthet¹

¹CEA, CNRS, NIMBE, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France.

Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)

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Summary

Hydrosilanes are crucial for converting waste into valuable resources. New, energy-efficient synthesis routes from hydrogen are explored, addressing challenges in sustainable silicone production and recycling.

Keywords:

H2 energy efficiency hydrosilane synthesis reduction sustainable chemistry

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Area of Science:

Chemistry
Materials Science
Sustainable Chemistry

Background:

Hydrosilanes are vital in the silicone industry, acting as selective reducing agents.
Their application in reductive hydrosilylation converts industrial oxygenated wastes (CO2, biomass, plastics) into valuable carbon resources.
Current hydrosilane production methods are energy-intensive, posing sustainability challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the historical preparation methods of hydrosilanes from elemental silicon.
To summarize emerging, energy-efficient routes for synthesizing hydrosilanes using hydrogen.
To discuss the energy efficiencies and challenges in hydrosilane synthesis and recycling.

Main Methods:

Historical review of hydrosilane synthesis from elemental silicon via electrochemical and metal hydride reduction.
Summary of new synthetic pathways involving hydrogenolysis of (pseudo)halosilanes.
Analysis of energy efficiencies for different hydrosilane production routes.

Main Results:

Established hydrosilane production methods are energy-intensive.
New routes utilizing H2 offer promising energy efficiencies for Si-H bond formation.
Significant advances and remaining challenges exist for sustainable hydrosilane synthesis and recycling.

Conclusions:

Developing energy-efficient hydrosilane synthesis is critical for sustainable industrial chemistry.
Hydrogenolysis presents a viable alternative to traditional methods for hydrosilane production.
Further research is needed to overcome challenges in the virtuous synthesis and recycling of hydrosilanes.