Evonik and Taiyo Nippon Sanso open plant for monosilane and Aerosil
Published July 13, 2011
Evonik Industries and its partner Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC) officially started up the new integrated production facility for monosilane and Aerosil in Yokkaichi, 400 kilometers south of Tokyo, Japan. Evonik has realized a future-oriented project to serve the growing photovoltaic and electronic markets. The project volume was approximately €150 million and the facility was the company’s largest single project in 2010. Evonik has a long-term agreement to supply monosilane to TNSC. Monosilane is used in the production of thin film solar cells, flat-screen displays and semiconductors for the electronics industry. Applications for Aerosil include processing into plastics, colorants and coatings.
