Smart Effects: Evonik’s silica and silane solutions

Smart Effects for processing efficiency, product quality, and sustainability

Discover Smart Effects, the powerful combination of our silica and silanes expertise to make advanced technologies impactful. We offer a unique portfolio of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (silica), fumed metal oxides, and silanes of highest purity. Our products provide smart effects for countless applications in various markets.

Our advanced solutions, leveraging the synergy of silica and silanes, cater to diverse industries including mobility, electronics, and carbon capture. By utilizing cutting-edge technologies and efficient processes, Smart Effects delivers exceptional value and performance. We are committed to driving positive change with products that support our customers in achieving their sustainability goals – while we at Smart Effects continuously work to reduce our own environmental footprint.

Join us in shaping a smarter future.

Learn more about Smart Effects

Ask Our Experts

Jump directly to your topic of interest

Silica is safe

Our latest News Stories

Events

Applications

Silica and silane products

Silica for Sun Care

How can you create high-performing sun care formulations with a superior skin feel and reduced UV filter load? Discover how Evonik’s AEROSIL® silica acts as a smart multifunctional additive - boosting SPF, enhancing stability, and delivering a silky, lightweight finish in modern sun care products.

Optimize SPF with Innovative Silica Solutions

Evonik enables sustainable value chains with ISCC Plus-certified ULTRASIL® eCO

Introduces a circular silica solution based on ISCC Plus-certified raw materials
ULTRASIL® eCO provides verified, auditable circular content for tire and rubber applications
Expands sustainable supply and strengthens Evonik’s global circular silica portfolio

EGESIL KIMYA SANAYI

Egesil is a joint venture between Evonik (51%) and Ege Kimya (49%) established for the production of precipitated silica.
In October 2019, Egesil Kimya Sanayi has put a new precipitated silica manufacturing facility into operation at its site in Adapazari in North Türkiye. This increases the annual production capacity for precipitated silica at this site by 40,000 metric tons and created around 40 new jobs. The company has invested a sum in the low double-digit million euro range in the construction of these facilities.
The new plant in Adapazari enables the joint venture partners to also cater to their customers in Türkiye , Eastern Europe, and the Middle East with more regionally produced silicas using the short delivery channels to which their clients are accustomed.
-----------------------
EGESIL KIMYA SANAYI
Egesil ist ein Joint Venture zwischen Evonik (51 %) und Ege Kimya (49 %), das zur Herstellung von gefällter Kieselsäure gegründet wurde.
Im Oktober 2019 hat Egesil Kimya Sanayi an seinem Standort in Adapazari in der Nordtürkei eine neue Produktionsanlage für gefällte Kieselsäure in Betrieb genommen. Damit erhöht sich die jährliche Produktionskapazität für gefällte Kieselsäure an diesem Standort um 40.000 Tonnen und es entstehen rund 40 neue Arbeitsplätze. In den Bau dieser Anlagen hat das Unternehmen einen niedrigen zweistelligen Millionenbetrag investiert.
Die neue Anlage in Adapazari ermöglicht es den Joint-Venture-Partnern, auch ihre Kunden in der Türkei, in Osteuropa und im Nahen Osten mit mehr regional produzierten Kieselsäuren auf den gewohnt kurzen Lieferwegen zu versorgen.

Protection with responsibility

Evonik has introduced Protectosil ECO‑TRETE® ANTIGRAFFITI, a next‑generation PFAS‑alternative solution for durable façade protection and easy, residue‑free graffiti removal. With its advanced silane‑based technology, it delivers long‑lasting performance while supporting responsible building protection.

Protectosil ECO TRETE® ANTIGRAFFITI

Customers Benefit from the AEROXIDE® Alumina Advantage

Evonik has expanded global capacities for high-performance aluminum oxides required in industries such as electromobility, consumer electronics, or powder coating. A new alumina hub in Asia brings Evonik’s AEROXIDE® products closer to customers in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. “Alu5” in Yokkaichi, Japan is operated with cutting-edge technology and provides fumed alumina specialties of highest purity. Evonik’s broad portfolio of AEROXIDE® alumina enhances performance and durability in numerous applications.

Secure supply chain for silica and metal oxides around the globe:

Evonik is a global manufacturer of silica and fumed metal oxides with production sites, R&D centers and application technology labs all over the world. Thanks to this outstanding silica asset network, customers can rely on our crisis-proof supply chain, with on-time delivery, and consistent product quality.

Keeping logistics routes as short as possible typically reduces transport costs and helps to lower CO₂ emissions.

Silica is safe

Safety matters. To us and to you. Why Evonik is convinced that synthetic amorphous silica is safe to use: Find concise information, FAQ and scientific studies about this naturally derived substance.

Highlights and News Stories

Forward-Looking Solutions for Strong Adhesion

Evonik's portfolio of high-performance silanes offers exceptional solutions to improve the adhesion of automotive fillers on cold-rolled steel (CRS) and galvanized steel (HDG).

A unique combination of performance and eco-friendliness

VPS SIVO 260 and VPS SIVO 280 are Evonik’s Next Generation Silane Adhesion Promoters. They enable the formulation of environmentally friendly, labeling free adhesives or sealants.

Forward-looking solution for strong adhesion and excellent properties in a wide range of adhesive and sealant systems

Special high-performance silanes from the Evonik portfolio are excellent alternatives to Dynasylan® GLYMO in adhesives and sealants. These silanes exhibit excellent adhesion promotion and crosslinking abilities that are on par with, or even superior to, those of Dynasylan® GLYMO.

More than just Adhesion

VPS 4721 in coatings goes beyond improving adhesion to the substrate, the performance of the coating is improved. VPS 4721 increases stability, enhances corrosion protection, and protects surfaces against dirt and water.

A Sustainable Allrounder with Multifunctionality

Dynasylan® SIVO products are used as corrosion protection in coatings. With adhesion promotion, the coated substrates can be used in the automotive, electronic, aviation, and shipping industries.

Ally for corrosion-free alloy

Dynasylan® SIVO 160 is Evonik’s ecofriendly waterborne sol–gel system for light metal corrosion protection.

Driving towards sustainability

“Green Truck Tires” enabled by Evonik's Silica/Silane Technology

EV Battery Components with fumed silica and metal oxides from Evonik

Car manufacturers are constantly optimizing their electric vehicles (EV) to bring forward climate-friendly electromobility. The design and functionality of the battery systems are being improved to increase the safety and longevity of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by improving the design and functionality of the battery systems. Evonik’s AEROSIL® and AEROXIDE® products contribute to innovative formulations for thermal stability, thermal conductivity, and thermal insulation within battery packs.

Si 291® makes E-cars even more environmentally friendly

In line with the e-mobility trend, Evonik Silanes has a new sulphur silane in its portfolio. Si 291® is particularly suitable for use in the green tires of electric cars and is now available from Evonik Silanes.

Events

Food Tech Summit

Silica in Food: Our Smart Solution Meets Your Flow & Quality Challenges

On-site - In-person

North America

09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026

News

June 16, 2026

Smart Effects

Evonik enables sustainable value chains with ISCC Plus-certified ULTRASIL® eCO

Evonik, together with the Egesil Kimya team, has reached a key milestone in its sustainability journey by obtaining ISCC Plus certification for its precipitated silica plant in Adapazarı, Turkey - its first certified silica site in the EMEA region.

March 20, 2026

Smart Effects

Evonik sets new benchmark for responsible building protection

Evonik has launched Protectosil ECO-TRETE® ANTIGRAFFITI, a next-generation, alternative anti-graffiti solution with no added PFAS.

December 08, 2025

Smart Effects

Evonik publishes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for building protection products

EPDs for PROTECTOSIL® aligned with EU rules, showing environmental and lifecycle benefits • Created to meet demand for transparent data, published via IBU and accessible online • Evonik positions itself as industry leader supporting environmental standards

October 24, 2025

Company

Evonik Strengthens Asian Presence with New Aluminum Specialty Plant in Japan

Evonik has officially opened its first state-of-the-art fumed alumina production facility “Alu5” in Yokkaichi, Japan, which marks a major step forward in the company’s strategy to serve the Asian market with advanced aluminum oxide-based solutions.