Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a new compound for use as a catalyst in Hydrosilylation or Hydrogenation reactions. This material is sustainable, uses abundant metals including manganese, iron, cobalt, or nickel, and it becomes a coumpound that contains a supporting ligand. This innovation exhibits the qualities that make it a very desirable catalyst, and it is far less expensive than products currently on the market. In addition, the compound is less toxic to the environment than the catalysts it would replace.
Potential Applications
- Silicon sealants, coatings, and adhesive products
- Tire manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
Benefits and Advantages
- Lower Costs – Uses inexpensive, abundant materials
- Environmentally Sound – Uses materials that have low toxicity
- Retrofit – Can be used as a substitute for existing catalysts
For more information about the inventor(s) and their research, please see
Dr. Ryan Trovitch's directory webpage