| abstract |
A catalyst is disclosed for the polymerization and co-polymerization of olefins with functionalized monomers. The catalyst is formed from a combination of two neutral metal complexes, L( i Pr 2 )M(CH 2 Ph)(PMe 3 )[L=N-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-2-(2,6-diisopropylphenylimino)propanamide] and M(COD) 2 (COD=cyclooctadiene). The catalyst displays a unique mode of action and performs at ambient conditions producing high molecular weight polyolefins and co-polymers with functional groups. The polymerized olefins include ethylene, α-olefins and functionalized olefins. |