Welcome to the Brook Group
Silicon-derived polymers, including silicones and silica, are technologically important materials used widely in commerce. However, most current synthetic routes provide little control over the types of silicones formed or, therefore, their behavior. Our research focuses on the development of improved syntheses of explicit silicones that will expand the availability of well-defined interfaces. Our research increasingly focuses on incorporating natural materials into silicones, with the resulting products being more sustainable and possessing really interesting properties, including energy absorption, thermal stability and biocompatibility.
McMaster
University
Department
of
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Mike Brook's Exit Lecture - An Invitation (Jan. 24, 2025; 14:30)
I would like to offer my thanks to the many people that participated in the lecture in person and online and also for the many many nice letters I have received. Your recollections have stimulated so many delightful memories of working together. This picture shows the crowd that closed out the reception after. It's so great to be reminded of the successes of Brook Group alumni.
2023 Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement
2023 Canadian Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Award in Green Chemistry (CSC)
2019-24
Faculty
of Science Chair in Sustainable Silicone Polymers
2017
Macromolecular Engineering and Science Award (CSC)
2016
The Frederic Stanley Kipping Award in Silicon Chemistry
(ACS)
News
See our work on Biodegradable
Silicones
Soybean
Oil Sustainable Silicones
Vitamins
and Antioxidants in Silicones (Hot Paper)
Sugar
Silicone Energy Absorbers
Underwater
Silicone Cure
Dissolving Rubber Tires