MUNICH, Germany–Wacker Chemie A.G. Has presented its annual Alexander Wacker Innovation Award to Anne Alber and Jan Kunert for their pioneering work in silicone synthesis.
The two researchers have developed a novel analytical method that, for the first time, allows processes to be observed which occur during the fluid-bed synthesis of silicone precursors by the Müller-Rochow method, according to the company.
Wacker said this research can further improve its production processes and save millions in costs.