Abstract: A method for preparing a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer by ring-opening polymerization, comprising: polymerizing a lactone in a presence of a solvent and a catalyst with a yttrium metal center under reaction conditions; controlling the polymerization to derive a polymer from the lactone with the polymer having predetermined tensile properties, wherein a Tm of the polymer ranges from 90 to 170° C. and the tensile properties are determined by a ligand of the catalyst, the solvent, and a temperature of the reaction conditions; and recovering the polymer.

Abstract: Vinylcyclobutane (VCB) homopolymers, VCB copolymers and processes for making same. The VCB homopolymers and copolymers have a polydispersity (PDI) of less than 3.0 and are made by contacting VCB monomer in the presence of a single-site metallocene, post metallocene, or half metallocene, and an activator, under sufficient reaction conditions to produce a VCB (co)polymer having the narrow PDI of less than 3.0. The resulting poly(vinylcyclobutane) polymers have increased crystallinity and melting point properties (Tm of 165° C. to 246° C.) that are comparable to conventional polyolefins such as polyethylene (typical Tm <135° C.) and polypropylene (typical Tm <165° C.).

Abstract: A method, including: contacting a carbene or carbyne precatalyst with a first co-catalyst, under reaction conditions sufficient to cause the first-co-catalyst to activate the carbene or carbyne precatalyst, wherein the first co-catalyst is selected from the group consisting of an aluminum activator, a Br2-1,4-dioxane complex, I2, PhICl2, and PCl5.

Abstract: Catalyst systems useful in ring-opening polymerization of ?-butyrolactone to produce syndiotactic PHB are provided. The catalyst systems include a ligand of the structural Formula I, Formula II, or Formula III and a Group 3 metal or metal precursor such as yttrium. The present catalyst systems are useful in adjusting syndiotacticity and thereby lowering the Tm of PHB for use in commercial applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to molybdenum and/or tungsten complexes, catalyst systems including molybdenum and/or tungsten complexes, and polymerization processes to produce polyalkenamers such as polypentenamers and polycyclooctenamers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to produce cyclic olefin containing polymer compositions using transition metal complexes of a dianionic, tridentate ligand that features a central neutral heterocyclic Lewis base and two phenolate donors, where the tridentate ligand coordinates to the metal center to form two eight-membered rings. Preferably the bis(phenolate) complexes are represented by Formula (I): where M, L, X, m, n, E, E?, Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, R1?, R2?, R3?, R4?, A1, A1?, A3A2, and A2?A3? are as defined herein, where A1QA1? are part of a heterocyclic Lewis base containing 4 to 40 non-hydrogen atoms that links A2 to A2? via a 3-atom bridge with Q being the central atom of the 3-atom bridge.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to polymerization catalysts derived from 1,5-diazabicyclooctanes, catalyst systems utilizing such catalysts, and processes to polymerize alpha olefins therewith.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to iron-containing compounds including a 2,6-diimino(heteroaryl) ligand useful for producing substituted-cyclo-alkanes, such as vinyl cyclobutanes. The present disclosure provides new and improved iron-containing catalysts with enhanced solubility in hydrophobic (nonpolar) solvents.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds represented by Formula (I): where Q is OR13, SR13, NR13R14, PR13R14, or a heterocyclic ring; each R1-14 is independently hydrogen, C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, substituted C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom, or a heteroatom-containing group, or multiple R1-14 are joined together to form a C4-C62 cyclic, heterocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure, or combination(s) thereof; each X1 and X2 is independently C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, substituted C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom, or a heteroatom-containing group, or X1 and X2 join together to form a C4-C62 cyclic, heterocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure; and Y is a hydrocarbyl. The present disclosure also provides catalyst systems including an activator, a support, and a catalyst of the present disclosure. The present disclosure also provides polymerization processes including introducing olefin monomers to a catalyst system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tungsten complexes, catalyst systems including tungsten complexes, and polymerization processes to produce polycycloolefin polymers such as polycyclopentene polymers and polycyclooctene polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymers comprising: one or more that include 1) at least 11 wt % 4 substituted 1,4 hexadiene and less than 20 wt % 5-methyl-1,4-hexadiene, based upon the weight of the polymer, and 2) optionally, one or more olefins; and processes to produces such polymers using metallocene or post-metallocene catalyst compounds.

Abstract: Methods for the hydroalkenylation of conjugated, 1,3-dienes using a diimine catalyst. The method comprises mixing a diene having at least five carbon atoms and an iron diimine complex at a temperature of about ?60° C. to about 23° C. to provide a catalyst solution; and introducing one or more alpha olefins at a pressure of at least 300 psig to obtain a product comprising the substituted diene monomer.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to polymerization catalysts derived from 1,5-diazabicyclooctanes, catalyst systems utilizing such catalysts, and processes to polymerize alpha olefins therewith.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to amido-benzoquinone transition metal complexes, catalyst systems including amido-benzoquinone transition metal complexes, and polymerization processes to produce polyolefin polymers such as polyethylene-based polymers and polypropylene-based polymers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catalyst system having a salan catalyst compound and borate or aluminate activators comprising cations having alkyl groups and methods for polymerizing olefins using such catalyst systems. In still another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a polymerization process comprising a) contacting one or more olefin monomers with a catalyst system comprising: i) an activator as described herein, ii) a catalyst compound as described herein, and iii) optional support.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds represented by Formula (I): where Q is OR13, SR13, NR13R14, PR13R14, or a heterocyclic ring; each R1-14 is independently hydrogen, C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, substituted C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom, or a heteroatom-containing group, or multiple R1-14 are joined together to form a C4-C62 cyclic, heterocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure, or combination(s) thereof; each X1 and X2 is independently C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, substituted C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom, or a heteroatom-containing group, or X1 and X2 join together to form a C4-C62 cyclic, heterocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure; and Y is a hydrocarbyl. The present disclosure also provides catalyst systems including an activator, a support, and a catalyst of the present disclosure. The present disclosure also provides polymerization processes including introducing olefin monomers to a catalyst system.

Abstract: Phenoxyimine-based complexes, when activated, are suitable for catalyzing ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions of cyclopentene and a comonomer under mild reaction conditions, for example, at reaction temperatures of about ?196° C. and about 70° C. in diluents like toluene. The use of such activated phenoxyimine-based complexes may favor polymer products with a high cis-content.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to amido-benzoquinone transition metal complexes, catalyst systems including amido-benzoquinone transition metal complexes, and polymerization processes to produce polyolefin polymers such as polyethylene-based polymers and polypropylene-based polymers.