Edited by M.G. VORONKOV

Paperback

268 Pages

MIR Publishers Moscow

Trace the evolution of organosilicon chemistry from its foundational roots to its modern industrial applications. This comprehensive volume explores a century of groundbreaking research conducted by Russian and Soviet scientists, beginning with D.I. Mendeleev’s 19th-century discovery of silicon’s tetravalency and its unique tendency toward polymerization.

This work bridges the gap between historical theory and contemporary practice, detailing the development of the field through the influential schools of Andrianov, Topchiev, Petrov, and Dolgov. Readers will find a detailed exploration of:

• The transition from early theoretical synthesis to the establishment of the Soviet organosilicon industry.

• The revolutionary distinction between silicon and carbon chemistry that defied early Western hypotheses.

• Cutting-edge advancements in polyelementosiloxanes, silatranes, and materials for microelectronics.

Featuring twelve in-depth reviews by leading second- and third-generation scientists, this book serves as both a historical record and a state-of-the-art summary. It is an essential resource for specialists in organometallic chemistry, synthetic polymers, and materials science.