This silicon compound was thought impossible – now after 50 years it's here

A particular silicon compound that has been sought by scientists for decades has been created by two separate teams of researchers. Here's how they got there.
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Silicon Chemistry and Coordination Compounds

Silicon chemistry has experienced substantial growth as researchers explore the rich and varied coordination behaviour of silicon centres. Of particular interest are coordination compounds where ...
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Laur Silicone marks 50 years of silicone specialization

Laur Silicone is marking its 50th year in operation, reflecting on a history of silicone rubber development and manufacturing ...
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SINTX Technologies Signs Supply Agreement with EVONIK to Manufacture Silicon Nitride–PEEK Compound for AI-Assisted, 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Implants

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SINTX Technologies, Inc. (SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), an advanced ceramics and biomaterials company, today announced that it has signed a ...
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Sharp offers space-qualified solar cells, plans perovskite-silicon tandem production

Japan-based technology company Sharp Corporation offers a range of space-qualified compound solar cells for use in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and other spacecraft. It recently exhibited its ...
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This Silicon Compound Was Thought Impossible – Now After 50 Years It's Here

Close up of silicon on the periodic table. - Ployker/Shutterstock Science has achieved a lot of things that were once thought impossible. Splitting the atom, for instance. Thanks to a remarkable new ...