Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing hollow beads of polyethylene of controlled morphology and size.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing an heterogeniseded catalyst component comprising the steps of: a) providing a halogenated precursor component of formula (I) —X—[—CH2]—CH3 b) reacting the halogenated precursor with an ionic liquid precursor in a solvent to prepare an ionic liquid; IL+X? c) optionally, reacting the intermediate IL+X? with a salt C+A?, wherein C+ is a cation that can be selected from K+, Na+, NH4+, and A? is an anion that can be selected from PF6?, SbF6?, BF4?, (CF3—SO2)2N?CIO4—, CF3SO3?, NO3— or CF3CO2?.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a supported catalyst component comprising the steps of: a) providing a halogenated bisimine precursor component of formula (I); b) reacting the halogenated bisimine precursor with an ionic liquid precursor in a solvent to prepare an ionic liquid; c) reacting the ionic liquid prepared in step b) with a metallic complex of formula (II) L2MY2; wherein L is a labile ligand, M is a metal selected from Ni or Pd and Y is a halogen; d) retrieving a single site catalyst component dissolved in an ionic liquid. It also discloses an active catalyst system dissolved in an ionic liquid and its use in the polymerisation of olefins.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a dissolved catalyst component comprising the steps of: a) providing a halogenated precursor component of formula (I) X—[CH2—]— b) reacting the halogenated bisimine precursor with an ionic liquid precursor in a solvent to prepare an ionic liquid; c) mixing in a solvent one equivalent of the ionic liquid prepared in step b) with a metallic complex of formula (II) L2MY2 wherein L is a coordinating ligand for the metallic site, said coordination being achieved by phosphorus, nitrogen or oxygen; d) evaporating the solvent; and e) retrieving a hybrid single site catalyst component/ionic liquid system. It also discloses an active catalyst system heterogenised by an ionic liquid and its use in the polymerisation of olefins.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a catalyst component suitable for the preparation of bimodal polymers that comprises the steps of a) providing hollow beads of polyethylene of controlled morphology and size; b) drying the hollow beads under vacuum; c) impregnating the dried hollow beads with a concentrated solution of the desired catalyst component under vacuum; d) submitting the impregnated hollow beads to atmospheric pressure; e) draining excess liquid; f) drying under inert gas at atmospheric pressure. It also discloses a method for preparing bimodal polymers that uses the new catalyst component catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing hollow beads of polyethylene of controlled morphology and size.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing hollow beads of polyethylene of controlled morphology and size.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a catalyst component based upon a Nib cluster made of two sheets each containing four nickel atoms and that is the reaction product of: a) a first component of the general formula (I) b) a second component based on complex, of the general formula (II) wherein in the first component, the benzene ring can be substituted in positions 3 and/or position and/or position 5 and/or position 6, wherein R and R? are the same or different and can be selected from a phenyl, substituted or unsubstituted or a cycloalkyl or an alkyl having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, wherein Q is a cation, and wherein, in the second component, R? is selected from a halogen or an acetate and wherein the two arrows mean that there are two vacant sites. It also discloses a catalyst system and a process for the oligomerisation of olefins.