Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to tethered phosphine-borane catalyst complexes for the polymerization of one or more epoxides and one or more of CO2, COS, and CS2. The catalysts can also polymerize cyclic monomers such as lactones and lactide.

Abstract: The present disclosure related to metal-containing compounds that, in some embodiments, are compounds represented by Formula (I). M is Fe or Co. Each of R8, R9, R10, R13, R14, and R15 is independently C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, —OR16, —NR172, halogen, or five-, six-, or seven-membered heterocyclic ring comprising at least one atom selected from the group consisting of N, P, O and S. Each of R6, R7, R11, and R12 is independently C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom or a heteroatom-containing group. Each of X1 and X2 is independently an anionic ligand.

Abstract: The present disclosure related to metal-containing compounds that, in some embodiments, are alkane-soluble non-metallocene iron compounds having a multidentate ligand chelated to iron, where the multidentate ligand contains at least one nitrogen or phosphorus atom and at least one silyl or germyl group of the formula A(Ra)(Rb)(Rc) where A is Si or Ge and Ra, Rb, or Rc (such as each of Ra, Rb, and Rc) are independently C4-C40 alkyl containing a linear or branched chain at least four carbon atoms in length terminally bound to A.

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: This invention relates to transition metal complexes of a multi-dentate ligand that features a neutral heterocyclic Lewis base and a second Lewis base, where the multi-dentate ligand coordinates to the metal center to form at least one 8-membered chelate ring.

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: A composition, including: a copolymer including units derived from ethylene, one or more ?-olefins, one or more substituted styrene compounds, and a pendant alkoxy silane group. A method was disclosed to incorporate pendant alkoxy silyl groups onto the benzylic positions. The silane-functionalized polymers show ability to cure with water. Additionally, blends of silane-functionalized polymers exhibit improved filler acceptance.

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: The present disclosure relates to Lewis base catalysts. Catalysts, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide high temperature ethylene polymerization, propylene polymerization, or copolymerization as the Lewis base catalysts (e.g., bis(aryl phenolate) five-membered ring catalysts), can be stable at high polymerization temperatures and have good activity at the high polymerization temperatures. The stable catalysts with good activity can provide formation of polymers having high molecular weights or polymers having low to very molecular weights, and the ability to make an increased amount of polymer in a given reactor, as compared to conventional catalysts. Hence, the present disclosure demonstrates highly active catalysts capable of operating at high reactor temperatures while producing polymers with controlled molecular weights and or robust isotacticity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bis(aryl phenolate) Lewis base catalysts. Catalysts, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide high temperature ethylene polymerization, propylene polymerization, or copolymerization as the bis(aryl phenolate) Lewis base catalysts are stable at high polymerization temperatures and have good activity at the high polymerization temperatures. The stable catalysts with good activity can provide formation of polymers having high molecular weights and the ability to make an increased amount of polymer in a given reactor, as compared to conventional catalysts. Hence, the present disclosure demonstrates highly active catalysts capable of operating at high reactor temperatures while producing polymers with controlled molecular weights and or robust isotacticity.

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 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 relates to Lewis base catalysts. Catalysts, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide high temperature ethylene polymerization, propylene polymerization, or copolymerization as the Lewis base catalysts (e.g., bis(aryl phenolate) five-membered ring catalysts), can be stable at high polymerization temperatures and have good activity at the high polymerization temperatures. The stable catalysts with good activity can provide formation of polymers having high molecular weights or polymers having low to very molecular weights, and the ability to make an increased amount of polymer in a given reactor, as compared to conventional catalysts. Hence, the present disclosure demonstrates highly active catalysts capable of operating at high reactor temperatures while producing polymers with controlled molecular weights and or robust isotacticity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bis(aryl phenolate) Lewis base catalysts. Catalysts, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide high temperature ethylene polymerization, propylene polymerization, or copolymerization as the bis(aryl phenolate) Lewis base catalysts are stable at high polymerization temperatures and have good activity at the high polymerization temperatures. The stable catalysts with good activity can provide formation of polymers having high molecular weights and the ability to make an increased amount of polymer in a given reactor, as compared to conventional catalysts. Hence, the present disclosure demonstrates highly active catalysts capable of operating at high reactor temperatures while producing polymers with controlled molecular weights and or robust isotacticity.