Development of new olefin polymerization catalysts based on nitrogen-donor ligand complexes of late transition metals (Rh,Fe,Co). Olefin polymerisation is traditionally carried out using early transition metal (Ti, Zr, V, Cr) catalysts. However, recent work by Brookhart and Dupont has shown that high-activity catalysts can also be obtained based on the late transition metals Ni and Pd. The resulting polymers have a unique microstructure that results in desirable new material properties. We propose to develop new catalysts based on other late transition metals, in combination with easily accessible nitrogen donor ligands. In addition, we plan to study the material properties of polymers produced in this way and explore the possibilities for incorporating functionalized monomers.

Gebruikers

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Projectleider

Prof.dr. A.W. Gal
Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen
Scheikunde
Dept. of Inorganic Chemistry
Toernooiveld 1
6525 ED Nijmegen

Status van het project

Gestart	: 01-11-1998
Einddatum	: 27-08-2004

Trefwoorden

Katalyse; Materialen; Polymeren.

Titel van het onderzoek

Olefin polymerisation with late transition metals and nitrogen donors (NNS.4769).