Abstract: A method of preparing a multifunctional organosilicon compound is provided. The method comprises reacting (A) an organosilanol compound comprising a functional moiety selected from alkoxysilyl moieties and acryloxy moieties and (B) a hydridosilane compound having at least two hydrolysable groups in the presence of (C) an acetate salt. A multifunctional organosilicon compound prepared according to the method is also provided.

Abstract: Curable silicone elastomer compositions having enhanced adhesive properties with respect to a wide variety of substrates are described. The compositions described herein are provided with a phenylmethylpolysiloxane based additive which comprises at least one, alternatively at least two Si—H groups per molecule and at least one, alternatively at least two epoxide functional groups per molecule. Said phenylmethylpolysiloxane based additives provide resulting elastomers with improved heat-humidity stabilization.

Abstract: An anti-shake camera includes a camera body, and a circuit board and a coil fixing plate which are fixed to a back surface of the camera body; a back surface of the coil fixing plate is divided into four areas according to diagonal lines, fan-shaped coils are respectively fixed to two symmetric areas among the four areas, and a rotating shaft is arranged in a center of the diagonal lines; and a substrate is arranged behind the back surface of the coil fixing plate, a surface, opposite to the back surface of the coil fixing plate, of the substrate is provided with a matching mechanism of the rotating shaft, and one or more fan-shaped permanent magnets forming gaps with included angles with the fan-shaped coils are fixed to areas, corresponding to areas of the coil fixing plate where no fan-shaped coils are fixed, on the substrate.

Abstract: A branched organosilanol compound and method for its preparation are provided. The branched organosilanol compound may be used as a starting material in a method for preparing a functionalized polymer.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for making alkenyl disiloxanes, comprising combining an alkenyl halosilane with an alkyl halosilane and adding the mixture to water, an acidic aqueous solution, or a basic aqueous solution. The ratio of the alkenyl halosilane to the alkyl halosilane is about 10:1 to about 1:10. The alkenyl halosilane and the alkyl halosilane are mixed at about 20° C. to about 45° C. The reaction product is separated and washed with saturated alkali carbonate solution.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for making alkenyl disiloxanes, comprising combining an alkenyl halosilane with a bis-hydrido terminated alkyl disiloxane and adding the mixture to water, an acidic aqueous solution, or a basic aqueous solution. The ratio of the alkenyl halosilane to the bis-hydrido terminated alkyl disiloxane is about 1:10 to about 10:1. The alkenyl halosilane and bis-hydrido terminated alkyl disiloxane are mixed at about 20° C. to about 45° C. In an example, no organic solvent is present. The reaction product is separated and washed with saturated NaHCO3 solution (e.g., sodium bicarbonate).

Abstract: A branched polysiloxane compound and methods for its preparation are disclosed. The branched polysiloxane compound may be used as a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: A branched oxydisilane/siloxane oligomer and method for its preparation are disclosed. The branched oxydisilane/siloxane oligomer may be used as a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product includes combining starting materials including A) a siloxane oligomer having silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, B) an alkoxysilane having at least one aliphatically unsaturated group capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction and C) a cobalt catalyst. The method can be used to produce a compound of formula (I). This compound can be used in a hydrosilylation reaction with a vinyl-functional polyorganosiloxane. The resulting product includes an ethyltrimethoxysilyl functional polyorganosiloxane useful in condensation reaction curable sealant compositions.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of an alkoxy-functional hydrogensiloxane oligomer includes reacting a polyorganohydrogensiloxane oligomer and an aliphatically unsaturated alkoxysilane in the presence of a hydrosilylation reaction and a promoter. The resulting crude reaction product is treated with a treating agent, and thereafter distilled to produce the alkoxy-functional organohydrogensiloxane oligomer. The alkoxy-functional hydrogensiloxane oligomer can be reacted with polyorganosiloxane having an aliphatically unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon group to form a polyalkoxy-functional polyorganosiloxane. The polyalkoxy-functional polyorganosiloxane can be formulated in condensation reaction curable compositions.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of an alkoxy-functional hydrogensiloxane oligomer includes reacting a polyorganohydrogensiloxane oligomer and an aliphatically unsaturated alkoxysilane in the presence of a hydrosilylation reaction and a promoter. The resulting reaction product is distilled, treated with a treating agent, and distilled again to produce the alkoxy-functional organohydrogensiloxane oligomer. The alkoxy-functional hydrogensiloxane oligomer can be reacted with polyorganosiloxane having an aliphatically unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon group to form a polyalkoxy-functional polyorganosiloxane. The polyalkoxy-functional polyorganosiloxane can be formulated in condensation reaction curable compositions.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of an alkoxy-functional hydrogensiloxane oligomer includes reacting a polyorganohydrogensiloxane oligomer and an aliphatically unsaturated alkoxysilane in the presence of a hydrosilylation reaction and a promoter. The resulting crude reaction product is treated with a treating agent, and thereafter distilled to produce the alkoxy-functional organohydrogensiloxane oligomer. The alkoxy-functional hydrogensiloxane oligomer can be reacted with polyorganosiloxane having an aliphatically unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon group to form a polyalkoxy-functional polyorganosiloxane. The polyalkoxy-functional polyorganosiloxane can be formulated in condensation reaction curable compositions.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of an alkoxy-functional hydrogensiloxane oligomer includes reacting a polyorganohydrogensiloxane oligomer and an aliphatically unsaturated alkoxysilane in the presence of a hydrosilylation reaction and a promoter. The resulting reaction product is distilled, treated with a treating agent, and distilled again to produce the alkoxy-functional organohydrogensiloxane oligomer. The alkoxy-functional hydrogensiloxane oligomer can be reacted with polyorganosiloxane having an aliphatically unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon group to form a polyalkoxy-functional polyorganosiloxane. The polyalkoxy-functional polyorganosiloxane can be formulated in condensation reaction curable compositions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product includes combining starting materials including, A) a siloxane oligomer having silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, B) an alkoxysilane having at least one aliphatically unsaturated group capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction and C) a dirhodium complex catalyst. The method can be used to produce a compound of formula (Formula (F)). This compound can be used in a hydrosilylation reaction with a vinyl-functional polyorganosiloxane. The resulting product includes an ethyltrimethoxysilyl functional polyorganosiloxane useful in condensation reaction curable sealant compositions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product includes combining starting materials including A) a siloxane oligomer having silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, B) an alkoxysilane having at least one aliphatically unsaturated group capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction and C) an iridium complex catalyst. The method can be used to produce a compound of formula (I). This compound can be used in a hydrosilylation reaction with a vinyl-functional polyorganosiloxane. The resulting product includes an ethyltrimethoxysilyl functional polyorganosiloxane useful in condensation reaction curable sealant compositions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product includes combining starting materials including A) a siloxane oligomer having silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, B) an alkoxysilane having at least one aliphatically unsaturated group capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction and C) a cobalt catalyst. The method can be used to produce a compound of formula (I). This compound can be used in a hydrosilylation reaction with a vinyl-functional polyorganosiloxane. The resulting product includes an ethyltrimethoxysilyl functional polyorganosiloxane useful in condensation reaction curable sealant compositions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product includes combining starting materials including A) a siloxane oligomer having silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, B) an alkoxysilane having at least one aliphatically unsaturated group capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction and C) an iridium complex catalyst. The method can be used to produce a compound of formula (I). This compound can be used in a hydrosilylation reaction with a vinyl-functional polyorganosiloxane. The resulting product includes an ethyltrimethoxysilyl functional polyorganosiloxane useful in condensation reaction curable sealant compositions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product includes combining starting materials including, A) a siloxane oligomer having silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, B) an alkoxysilane having at least one aliphatically unsaturated group capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction and C) a dirhodium complex catalyst. The method can be used to produce a compound of formula (Formula (F)). This compound can be used in a hydrosilylation reaction with a vinyl-functional polyorganosiloxane. The resulting product includes an ethyltrimethoxysilyl functional polyorganosiloxane useful in condensation reaction curable sealant compositions.

Abstract: Aggregate particles comprising titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes, methods for making the aggregate particles, photoelectrodes for solar cells including aggregate particles of nanomaterials, methods for making the photoelectrodes, and solar cells that include the photoelectrodes.