Silicone’s composition gives it a synthetic polymer structure with a silicon-oxygen backbone, making it more resistant to ...

RALEGH – Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new distinct form of silicon called Q-silicon which, among other interesting properties, is ferromagnetic at room temperature.

As more healthcare facilities require latex-free products to minimize the risk of allergic reactions among patients and staff, the demand accelerates for alternative elastomeric materials.

The low surface energy of cured silicone makes adhesion difficult, notably when it is applied to plastics. General Silicones has developed a technology that allows manufacturers to easily cut and ...

Ceramifiable silicone rubber composites represent a class of advanced materials that combine the inherent thermal stability and flexibility of silicone rubber with the fire-resistant properties of ...

LUXEMBOURG—The European Union has a silicone rubber compound incorporating graphene nanotube concentrate and tailored for use in medical devices into the European market, according to developer OCSiAl ...

Silicon is the gold-standard in modern-day electronics because it is a highly stable and efficient semiconductor material. It acts as an electrical conductor in certain conditions and an electrical ...

Hsinchu, Taiwan – Experienced silicone product maker, General Silicones (GS), confirms the compatibility of its Compo-SiL® silicone rubber sheets with standard PUR adhesives. Many unique silicone ...