Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a catalyst system comprising metal ligand complexes and processes for polyolefin polymerization using the metal ligand complex having the following structure:

Abstract: The instant invention provides a procatalyst comprising a metal-ligand complex of Formula (I): (Formula I), wherein M, X, n, each Z, L, R21, R22 and R1 through R20 are each described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to form an olefin-based polymer, said process comprising polymerizing at least one olefin in the presence of at least one catalyst system comprising the reaction product of the following: A) at least one cocatalyst; and B) a procatalyst comprising a metal-ligand complex of Formula (I), as described herein: (Formula I).

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising (a) 10 to 89 weight percent of an ethylene-based interpolymer having the following properties: (i) a density of 0.93 g/cm3 or less, (ii) a high-shear viscosity (V100) at 190 C and 10% strain of 1,200 Pa·s or less, (iii) a shear thinning ratio (V0.1/V100) at 190 C and 10% strain of at least 8, and (iv) a melt index (I2) greater than 1 g/10 minutes; and (b) 10 to less than 90 weight percent of a filler, where the ethylene-based interpolymer is not prepared in a high-pressure reactor. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions may be employed as insulation layers in flexible power cables.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to form a polymer composition comprising at least one ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene interpolymer, and wherein the polymer composition has at least the following properties: a) a Mw/V0.1 ratio greater than, or equal to, 1.80 (g/mol)/(Pa·s); said process comprising polymerizing one or more mixture(s) comprising ethylene, an ?-olefin and a non-conjugated polyene in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a metal-ligand complex of Formula (I), as described herein.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to multimodal elastomers produced by olefin polymerization with a mixed catalyst system, specifically, a constrained geometry catalyst and a biphenyl phenol catalyst. The multimodal elastomers may be incorporated as impact modifiers in thermoplastic olefins.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyolefin composition and method of producing the same. The olefin polymerization process according to the present invention comprises contacting one or more olefinic monomers with a biphenylphenolic polymerization catalyst under polymerization conditions and in the presence of one or more treated aluminum-based scavengers in a polymerization reactor, wherein said one or more treated aluminum-based scavengers comprise the reaction product of an alkylaluminum or an aluminoxane specie with a compound of the general Formula (I): wherein X is O, N, or S and R is alkyl, aryl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, or hydrogen, wherein n=1 if X is O or S and n=1 if X is N, and wherein at least one R is not a hydrogen; Rn—X—H (I); thereby producing a polyolefin composition which comprises less than 50% of the oligomer level of a polyolefin composition produced in an olefin polymerization process in the presence of said one or more untreated aluminum-based scavengers.

Abstract: The invention provides an ethylene-based polymer comprising the following properties: a) a ZSVR value from 1.2 to 2.6, b) a MWD from 1.5 to 2.8, and c) a tan delta (0.1 rad/s; 190 C) from 5.0 to 50.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polymerization process for producing ethylene based polymers.

Abstract: The instant invention provides procatalysts and catalyst systems for olefin polymerization, olefin based polymers polymerized therewith, and process for producing the same.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a reinforced polypropylene comprising a multi-modal molecular weight distribution elastomer and a block composite.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising (a) 10 to 89 weight percent of an ethylene-based interpolymer having the following properties: (i) a density of 0.93 g/cm3 or less, (ii) a high-shear viscosity (V100) at 190 C and 10% strain of 1,200 Pa·s or less, (iii) a shear thinning ratio (V0.1/V100) at 190 C and 10% strain of at least 8, and (iv) a melt index (I2) greater than 1 g/10 minutes; and (b) 10 to less than 90 weight percent of a filler, where the ethylene-based interpolymer is not prepared in a high-pressure reactor. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions may be employed as insulation layers in flexible power cables.

Abstract: An ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer composition having a density from 0.935 to 0.955 g/cc; a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight, Mw/Mn, of from 3 to 10; a z-average molecular weight, Mz, from 200 kg/mol to 500 kg/mol; and a PENT value of greater than 500 hours at 80° C. and 2.4 MPa; wherein when the composition is formed into a monolayer pipe the pipe has a pipe hydrostatic strength of greater than 100 hours at 20° C. and 12.0 MPa. Also provided is a pipe or pipe fitting comprising the ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer composition.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising (a) 10 to 99 weight percent of an ethylene-based interpolymer having the following properties: (i) a density of 0.93 g/cm3 or less, (ii) a high-shear viscosity (V100) at 190° C. and 10% strain of 1,200 Pa-s or less, and (iii) a shear thinning ratio (V0.1/V100) at 190° C. and 10% strain of at least 8; and (b) 0 to less than 10 weight percent of a filler, where the ethylene-based interpolymer is not prepared in a high-pressure reactor. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions may be employed as insulation layers in flexible power cables.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a procatalyst for the polymerization of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha-olefins having the structure shown in formula (I) below: wherein at least two of Y1-Y3 and at least two of Y4-Y6 are fluorine atoms and when only two of Y1-Y3 and only two of Y4-Y6 are fluorine atoms, the non-fluorine Y1-Y6 are selected from the group consisting of H atom, alkyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl groups, and alkoxy groups. Also provided is a polymerization process using the procatalyst.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polymerization process for producing ethylene based polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to form a polymer composition comprising at least one ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene interpolymer, and wherein the polymer composition has at least the following properties: a) a Mw/V0.1 ratio greater than, or equal to, 1.80 (g/mol)/(Pa·s); said process comprising polymerizing one or more mixture(s) comprising ethylene, an ?-olefin and a non-conjugated polyene in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a metal-ligand complex of Formula (I), as described herein.

Abstract: The instant invention provides procatalysts and catalyst systems for olefin polymerization, olefin based polymers polymerized therewith, and process for producing the same.

Abstract: A metal-ligand complex has formula (I): wherein J, L, M, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, p, q, and r are defined herein. The metal-ligand complex is useful as a catalyst or catalyst precursor for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyolefin composition and method of producing the same. The olefin polymerization process according to the present invention comprises contacting one or more olefinic monomers with a biphenylphenolic polymerization catalyst under polymerization conditions and in the presence of one or more treated aluminum-based scavengers in a polymerization reactor, wherein said one or more treated aluminum-based scavengers comprise the reaction product of an alkylaluminum or an aluminoxane specie with a compound of the general Formula (I): wherein X is O, N, or S and R is alkyl, aryl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, or hydrogen, wherein n=1 if X is O or S and n=1 if X is N, and wherein at least one R is not a hydrogen; Rn—X—H (I); thereby producing a polyolefin composition which comprises less than 50% of the oligomer level of a polyolefin composition produced in an olefin polymerization process in the presence of said one or more untreated aluminum-based scavengers.