Abstract: A process for producing an electrically conductive, crosslinkable silicone elastomer composition includes an electrically conductive, crosslinkable silicone elastomer composition that contains 0.5% to 3.0% by weight of conductivity carbon black, 0.1% to 3.0% by weight of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and no solvent. In the case of one-component systems, all components are mixed in one or more steps and subsequently a pressure filtration through a metal fabric having a mesh size of at most 200 ?m is carried out. In the case of two-component systems, in each case only the components of an A or a B composition are mixed in one or more steps and subsequently in each case a pressure filtration of the A or the B composition through a metal fabric having a mesh size of at most 200 ?m is carried out.

Abstract: At least one silicone layer is applied to a substrate by a method employing laser transfer printing. The method is suitable for producing sensors, actuators and other EAP layer systems. The silicone layer in these systems may serve as an electrically conducting electrode layer or as a dielectric layer. The method may be configured to be continuous and may be combined with various other coating technologies.

Abstract: At least one silicone layer is applied to a substrate by a method employing laser transfer printing. The method is suitable for producing sensors, actuators and other EAP layer systems. The silicone layer in these systems may serve as an electrically conducting electrode layer or as a dielectric layer. The method may be configured to be continuous and may be combined with various other coating technologies.

Abstract: Generation of cyclic siloxanes in silicone compositions containing quartz flour as a filer is reduced by incorporating a basic substance into the composition prior to adding filler.

Abstract: Shelf life of noble metal catalyzed addition crosslinkable organosilicon compositions is remarkably increased by treatment of a noble metal catalyst having an oxidation state greater than 0 with a bidentate chelate compound. The latter may remain in the catalyst mixture or be removed, and the treatment may be performed in situ or ex situ with respect to the remainder of the crosslinkable composition components.

Abstract: Crosslinkable silicone compositions with improved electrical properties are prepared by crosslinking an at least three component composition crosslinkable by hydrosilylation, each component containing siloxy units with 1 or 2 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl substituents.

Abstract: Multilayer silicone composites with precise thickness are produced by sequential extrusion of curable silicone films, and partially but not fully crosslinking a preceding silicone film prior to extruding a next subsequent film.

Abstract: Cyclopentadienyl platinum complexes bearing ethylenic unsaturation are efficient photocatalysts for hydrosilylation of compounds containing aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds, while exhibiting extended dark time, and are particularly useful in addition-curable organopolysiloxane compositions.

Abstract: Generation of cyclic siloxanes in silicone compositions containing quartz flour as a filer is reduced by incorporating a basic substance into the composition prior to adding filler.

Abstract: Vulcanizates produced by crosslinking of mixtures including alpha-functional polysiloxanes have high relative permittivities at high electric breakdown strengths which renders them suitable as a dielectric material for applications in actuators, generators or sensors in robotics, orthopedics, electrically controllable “artificial muscles,” and transducers producing electricity from kinetic energy.

Abstract: Thin silicon films of high thickness uniformity and thicknesses of from 0.1 ?m to 200 ?m are prepared by applying a crosslinkable silicone composition to a moving carrier by means of a slot die, removing solvent, if present, and subsequently crosslinking the silicone layer formed on the carrier.

Abstract: Cyclopentadienyl platinum complexes bearing ethylenic unsaturation are efficient photocatalysts for hydrosilylation of compounds containing aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds, while exhibiting extended dark time, and are particularly useful in addition-curable organopolysiloxane compositions.

Abstract: Thin silicon films of high thickness uniformity and thicknesses of from 0.1 ?m to 200 ?m are prepared by applying a crosslinkable silicone composition to a moving carrier by means of a slot die, removing solvent, if present, and subsequently crosslinking the silicone layer formed on the carrier.

Abstract: Vulcanizates produced by crosslinking of mixtures including alpha-functional polysiloxanes have high relative permittivities at high electric breakdown strengths which renders them suitable as a dielectric material for applications in actuators, generators or sensors in robotics, orthopedics, electrically controllable “artificial muscles,” and transducers producing electricity from kinetic energy.

Abstract: Multilayer silicone composites with precise thickness are produced by sequential extrusion of curable silicone films, and partially but not fully crosslinking a preceding silicone film prior to extruding a next subsequent film.

Abstract: Silicone elastomers exhibiting non-transitory biofilm inhibiting properties are prepared from crosslinkable components which include an organopolysiloxane bearing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen and/or at least one alkenyl group, and at least one carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid ester, or carboxylic acid anhydride group, which becomes covalently bonded to the polymer before or during curing.

Abstract: Addition curing silicone elastomers of high Shore D hardness are grindable and polishable, and are particularly useful as temporary adhesives in the processing of semiconductor wafers.

Abstract: Cured or uncured silicones are effectively removed from substrates with minimized substrate corrosion by the use of a silicone dissolver containing a tetralkylammonium fluoride and an inorganic base, dissolved in a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicone compositions which can be crosslinked thermally by hydrosilylation, a process for producing them, platinum catalysts used for this purpose and the use of the crosslinkable compositions.

Abstract: Thin silicon films of high thickness uniformity and thicknesses of from 0.1 ?m to 200 ?m are prepared by applying a crosslinkable silicone composition to a moving carrier by means of a slot die, removing solvent, if present, and subsequently crosslinking the silicone layer formed on the carrier.