Background Silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, silicon carbonitride, and silicon dioxide films are used to protect the semiconducting regions of microprocessors, memory devices, and solar panels. These coatings are prepared by atomic layer deposition (ALD) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) using aminosilanes, or by applying perhydropolysilazane solutions....

The processes of Hydrosilylation or Hydrogenation are widely used in the manufacturing of silicone-based materials and as a precursor in pharmaceuticals. These materials include coatings, adhesives, sealants, and cured rubbers. These processes rely on the use of metal catalysts. Unfortunately, these catalysts are relatively toxic, rare, and are very...

Manganese Hydrofunctionalization Catalysts Featuring Beta-Diiminate Ligands Background The process of olefin hydrosilylation is widely used in the manufacturing of silicone-based materials that include coatings, adhesives, sealants, and cured rubbers. Unfortunately, the catalysts used for this transformation feature relatively toxic metals including...