Abstract:
A process for preparing a supported catalyst comprises the steps of (1) preparation of a copolymer having comonomer units which comprise leaving groups; (2) polymer-analogous reaction with a substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl compound, and (3) reaction of the copolymer of (2) with a mono-Cp-metallocene compound.
Abstract:
The invention provides new polymerization catalyst systems, including polystyrene support materials, which possesses higher activity when compared those systems utilizing the same catalyst compound and activator supported on silica. The invention also provides methods of preparing the catalyst system, and to the catalyst system's use in a gas or slurry polymerization process.
Abstract:
The invention provides new olefin(s) polymerization catalyst systems, including polytetrafluoroethylene support. The invention also provides methods of preparing the catalyst system, and to the catalyst system's use in a gas or slurry polymerization process
Abstract:
A catalyst composition for alpha olefin polymerization is provided. The catalyst composition is prepared by a process including treating PVC containing particles with an organomagnesium compound in an inert solvent, contacting the treated PVC containing particles with a transition metal compound from the group TiCl4, VCl4 or ZrCl4, in the absence of an electron donor, and activating the product particles with a cocatalyst. An organoaluminum compound can also be mixed with the organomagnesium compound prior to treating the PVC containing particles.
Abstract:
New ligands having a backbone comprised of NCCX can be combined with a metal or metal precursor compound or formed into a metal-ligand complex to catalyze a number of different chemical transformations, including polymerization.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses methods and materials for constructing combinatorial libraries composed of organometallic compounds immobilized on solid supports and encoded with detectable tags. The encoded library of organometallic compounds is especially useful for rapidly screening large numbers of member compounds for catalytic performance. These immobilized catalysts can be pooled in a single reactor where they are screened for a predefined property, such as catalytic activity and selectivity.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a catalyst system comprising a substituted, bridged bisindenyl metallocene supported on a polymeric support wherein the metallocene is activated for polymerization by an ionizing reaction and stabilized in cationic form with a noncoordinating anion. A protonated ammonium salt of a noncoordinating amine is covalently bonded to the support. Propylene polymers produced by these supported catalyst systems have melting points and polymer microstructures similar to propylene polymers produced using analogous unsupported catalyst systems.
Abstract:
Novel solid supported anionic polymerization initiators that are multiply metalated with Group IA alkali metal atoms are provided and employed to produce extremely high molecular weight branched diene polymers. The initiators are prepared by metalating a particle comprising a thermoplastic polymer or a cured elastomer in the presence of a polar coordinator. The polymers obtained by anionic polymerization employing the initiators are multiply branched, with a polymer chain covalently attached to the particle at virtually every metalation site. The macro-branched polymers exhibit desirable properties, such as an extremely high molecular weight, a controlled molecular weight distribution, T.sub.g and vinyl content, and the ability to readily absorb hydrocarbon solvents and oils. The polymers are easily compounded to form vulcanizable elastomeric compounds and articles that have excellent resistance to wear and tear and exhibit reduced hysteresis properties.
Abstract:
Catalyst support containing an .alpha.-olefin polymer which is in the form of particles of mean size from 5 to 350 .mu.m in which the pore volume generated by the pores of radius from 1,000 to 75,000 .ANG. is at least 0.2 cm.sup.3 /g.Catalyst usable for the polymerization of .alpha.-olefins, including a compound containing at least one transition metal belonging to groups IIIb, IVb, IVb and VIb of the Periodic Table, bound in or on this support.
Abstract:
The invention is a process for making a high surface area, self-supporting catalyst suitable for use as an acid catalyst comprising:(a) at least partially polymerizing a perfluorinated monomer containing ion exchange groups convertible to an acid or salt form in a medium containing a gas-forming ingredient(s) which is present during polymerization and serves a polymerization enhancement purpose during polymerization; wherein the said gas-forming ingredient(s) is a material that will convert into a gaseous state and expand when heated; and(b) heating the polymer to a temperature sufficient to soften the polymer and sufficient to convert at least a portion of the gas-forming ingredient(s) into a gaseous state while the polymer is still in contact with at least a portion of the gas-forming ingredient(s), thereby converting the gas-forming ingredient(s) into a gas which expands the polymer and causes the formation of open and closed pores within the polymer.