Dr Daichi Yokota
Assistant Manager, Kaneka Corporation, Performance Polymers (MS) Solutions Vehicle
Daichi Yokota is an Assistant Manager at Kaneka Corporation, working in the Performance Polymers (MS) division. He is engaged in development of silyl modified polymers, with focusing on molecular design, polymer synthesis, and their performance for adhesive and sealant applications. He has been involved in the development, technical evaluation, and scale up of MS POLYMER™ products, covering laboratory studies and their stable quality control. In this conference, he presents recent insights into the molecular design and technological evolution of silyl modified polymers.
New possibilities through silane modified polymer technology
Since the launch of MS POLYMER™ by Kaneka in 1978, silyl-modified polymers have established themselves as one of the key technologies in the sealant and adhesive market. In response to the growing demand for environmentally friendly materials, MS POLYMER™ has attracted increasing attention as a non-labeled, low-VOC or solvent-free, and isocyanate-free raw material suitable for a wide range of applications. The capability of MS POLYMER™ technology to meet future challenges arising from continuously evolving regulatory and performance requirements will be presented. New possibilities enabled by innovative polymer design are demonstrated. Furthermore, polymers with various backbone structures and functional groups are introduced, along with their corresponding application examples.
Breakout Session XIV – SMP Chemistry: Advancing Adhesive Performance – 18 September 2026 – 11:30 – 12:00 – Room Whittle – F3