Phenolate Constrained Geometry Polymerization Catalyst and Methods for Preparing
- 技術優勢
- High olefin polymerization activity suitable for commercial production under ambient conditions. Improved catalyst preparation, stability and Ziegler-Natta polymerization activity are observed versus other CGC systems.
- 詳細技術說明
- Scientists at Northwestern University have created a unique constrained geometry catalyst (CGC) for olefin polymerization by a simple cost effective one step-synthesis. Upon activation with strong Lewis acid cocatalysts efficient polymerization of ethylene, propylene and styrene is realized.
- *Abstract
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ADVANTAGE
High olefin polymerization activity suitable for commercial production under ambient conditions. Improved catalyst preparation, stability and Ziegler-Natta polymerization activity are observed versus other CGC systems.
SUMMARY
A unique stable CGC catalytic complex (Ar?R4)(O)(Ar"R?4)M(CH2Ph)2 has been created in a direct one-step process for M = Ti, Zr. A new bifunctional mono Cp phenolate ligand provides catalyst steric and electronic flexibility. Solid and solution state characterization and chemistry were established. In the presence of cocatalysts {Ph3C+B(Ar3F)4-} or methyl alumoxane an efficient olefin polymerization catalyst at ambient conditions is produced. Thus ethylene (2.1 x 1066 g /[mol cat-atm-h]), and styrene (4.3 x 107 g /[mol cat-mol styrene-h]) polymerization activities were realized in toluene solvent at 25°C. A variety of polymer properties can be realized with this catalytic system.
- *Inventors
- You-Xian Eugene ChenTobin J. Marks
- 國家/地區
- 美國
