Developing silicones that are friendlier toward health and the environment

Polysiloxanes, the scientific name for silicones, possess exceptional properties, and are used in numerous fields ranging from cosmetics to aerospace. They are absolutely everywhere.

However, they have a major flaw, as small, cyclic oligosolixanes—toxic for the environment and identified as anTo correct this drawback, a team of scientists led by a CNRS

researcher recently developed a new process for synthesizing silicones in a cleaner and more environmentally-friendly manner by preventing the formation of these small cyclic oligosolixanes.

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