Silicon carbide unsaturated

The adsorption of hydrocarbon molecules on Si surfaces is an interesting topic of study under various viewpoints. For example, a thin hydrocarbon film coating Si may be applied as a low dielectric in microelectronics and may passivate the surface if covalent bonds are formed between Si atoms and the adsorbate species. Further, unsaturated hydrocarbons play an important role as precursor species for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of diamond - like films on the Si surface, and of silicon carbide (SiC). 

Transversely excited atmospheric (TEA) CO2 laser-induced decomposition of divinylsilane in the gas phase yields unsaturated C2-C4 hydrocarbons, benzene and vinylsilane, and it represents a convenient process for chemical vapor deposition of thin solid films composed of silicon carbide or polycarbosilane [16]. 

Nylon, polyester (unsaturated) and, currently, aromatic Nylons (aramides) like Kevlar. High-performance (and expensive) reinforcing fillers include carbon (mainly graphite) fibers, alumina, silicon, carbide, nitrite, boron, beryllium and other metals. Producing extremely high strength and stiffness, these specific fibers have been developed for space, aviation and military use. 

Figure 3.16. Polysilanes are polymers with a silicon chain as a backbone to which organic side groups are attached. Sidegroups R can be aliphatic, cyclic, or unsaturated organic groups (a) Synthesis of polysilanes, (b) Pyrolysis of polysilanes yields silicon carbide ceramics.

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