Abstract: Catalysts useful for polymerizing olefins are disclosed. The catalysts comprise an activator and a bridged cyclopentadienyl complex that incorporates a monoanionic hydroxylamido or hydrazido ligand fragment. Suitable complexes have the structure: wherein M is a Group 4 metal; Z is a divalent linking group; X is N or O; each of R1 and R2 is independently C1-C4 alkyl or C6-C10 aryl; R1 and R2 can be joined together; n is 0 when X is O, and n is 1 when X is N; each Y is independently halide, alkyl, dialkylamido, aryl, or aralkyl. A modeling approach is used to identify particular valuable complexes, each of which incorporates a readily synthesized cyclopentadienyl precursor.

Abstract: An ethylene copolymer, a catalyst system suitable to prepare the ethylene copolymer, and a process to prepare such ethylene copolymer are described. The use of the ethylene copolymer as impact modifier in polyethylene and as compatibilizer in a polymer blend are also described. The ethylene copolymer has a density from 0.855 g/cm3 to 0.910 g/cm3, a polydispersity Mw/Mn lower than 3.5, comprises at least one first ethylene polymer component and at least one second ethylene polymer component having different comonomer contents so as to show at least two predetermined CRYSTAF peak temperatures.

Abstract: Catalysts useful for polymerizing olefins are disclosed. The catalysts comprise an activator and a bridged cyclopentadienyl complex that incorporates a monoanionic hydroxylamido or hydrazido ligand fragment. Suitable complexes have the structure: wherein M is a Group 4 metal; Z is a divalent linking group; X is N or O; each of R1 and R2 is independently C1-C4 alkyl or C6-C10 aryl; R1 and R2 can be joined together; n is 0 when X is O, and n is 1 when X is N; each Y is independently halide, alkyl, dialkylamido, aryl, or aralkyl. A modeling approach is used to identify particular valuable complexes, each of which incorporates a readily synthesized cyclopentadienyl precursor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the modifier of combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels, in particular wood, natural gas, coal, mazout and other hydrocarbons, in power boilers, in closed or open chambers, wherein it contains from 10 to 30 wt. % of water, from 20 to 80 wt. % of at least one aliphatic alcohol, from 5 to 15 wt. % of carbamide or its derivatives, and from 5 to 15 wt. % of monoacetylferrocene. Object of the disclosure is also a method of modifying process of combustion of the above-mentioned fuels and a use of the modifier of fuel combustion.

Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis of substituted tetrahydroindenyls and the use of the synthesised complexes in the homo- and co-polymerisation of ethylene and alpha-olefins.

Abstract: Pyridyldiamido transition metal complexes are disclosed for use in alkene polymerization.

Abstract: The invention relates to transition metal complexes comprising a metal of group 3, 4, or 6 of the Periodic Table of the Elements and one, or two mono-anionic triazole ligands It has been found that these transition metal complexes which comprise at least one triazole fragment having a substituent with an unsaturated fragment are suitable as precatalysts for the polymerization of olefins. In these complexes one carbon atom of the unsaturated fragment is bound directly or via a bridge to a triazole group and the other carbon atom is bound to the transition metal. The complexes are useful as catalysts for olefin polymerization, a catalyst system comprising these complexes and a process for the polymerization of olefins under the use of the catalyst system.

Abstract: Halogen substituted metallocene compounds are described and comprise one or more monocyclic or polycyclic ligands that are pi-bonded to the metal atom and include at least one halogen substituent directly bonded to an sp2 carbon atom at a bondable ring position of the ligand, wherein the or at least one ligand has one or more ring heteroatoms in its cyclic structure. When combined with a suitable activator, these compounds show activity in the polymerization of olefins, such as ethylene and propylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to transition metal compounds, catalyst systems comprising said compounds and polymerization processes using such catalyst systems, where the transition metal compound is represented by the formula: This invention also relates to process to produce such compounds.

Abstract: A process for cationically polymerizing olefin monomers in a reaction mixture includes the step of contacting olefin monomers and a catalytically effective amount of an initiating composition containing (A) a heterogeneous perfluoroaryl substituted Lewis acid coinitiator selected from the group consisting of open chain and cyclic aluminoxane compounds or Group 13 perfluoroaryl Lewis acid compounds of formula (III) and (B) an initiator selected from the group consisting of (i) organic compounds, (ii) halogens, (iii) interhalogens; (iv) Brönsted acids, (v) boron halides; (vi) silicon compounds; and (vii) germanium compounds. A novel initiator system is further disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst composition that includes a triphenylphosphine ligand, a monodentate phosphine ligand, a monodentate phosphine oxide ligand, and a transition metal catalyst, and a hydroformylation process using the same. In the hydroformylation process using the catalyst composition according to the present invention, the high catalytic activity can be obtained, and the selectivity (N/I selectivity) in respects to normal- or iso-aldehyde can be desirably controlled.

Abstract: Provided are a novel transition metal complex where a monocyclopentadienyl ligand to which an amido group is introduced is coordinated, a catalyst composition including the same, and an olefin polymer using the catalyst composition. The transition metal complex has a pentagon ring structure having an amido group connected by a phenylene bridge in which a stable bond is formed in the vicinity of a metal site, and thus, a sterically hindered monomer can easily approach the transition metal complex. By using a catalyst composition including the transition metal complex, a linear low density polyolefin copolymer having a high molecular weight and a very low density polyolefin copolymer having a density of 0.910 g/cc or less can be produced in a polymerization of monomers having large steric hindrance. Further, the reactivity for the olefin monomer having large steric hindrance is excellent.

Abstract: A zwitterionic Group VIII transition metal complex containing the simple and relatively small 3-(arylimino)-but-1-en-2-olato ligand that catalyzes the formation of polypropylene and high molecular weight polyethylene. A novel feature of this catalyst is that the active species is stabilized by a chelated olefin adduct. The present invention also provides methods of polymerizing olefin monomers using zwitterionic catalysts, particularly polypropylene and high molecular weight polyethylene.

Abstract: Optically active 2-sulfonyloxy-1-phenylethanol derivative of formula (II) can be prepared easily and selectively by the method of the present invention using an asymmetric reduction of an ?-sulfonyloxy acetophenone compound with a rhodium catalyst having petamethylcyclopentadienyl group and a hydrogen donor, and the compound of formula (II) obtained in the inventive method exhibits a higher e.e. (enantiomer excess) value than that of the products in the conventional methods.

Abstract: To provide an industrially useful ?-olefin.((meth)acrylic acid)-based olefin copolymer having both a high molecular weight and a high comonomer content, a catalyst component capable of realizing a production of two different kinds of ?-olefin.((meth)acrylic acid)-based olefin copolymers, and a production process using the catalyst. An ?-olefin.((meth)acrylic acid)-based olefin copolymer is produced by using a metal complex complexed with a ligand represented by the following formula (Y is phosphorus or arsenic) for a catalyst composition.

Abstract: The invention provides: a polycondensation catalyst for polyester production, which contains titanium atoms, alkaline earth metal atoms and phosphorus atoms, has high reactivity and excellent long-term storage stability, can be easily produced industrially, and has an advantage in cost; a polyester resin obtained with the catalyst; and a molded article. These are: a polymerization catalyst for polyester production containing titanium atoms, alkaline earth metal atoms and phosphorus atoms and having a specific constitution; a polyester resin obtained with the catalyst; and a molded article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid catalyst solution containing a polycondensation catalyst for polyester production, which contains titanium atoms, alkaline earth metal atoms and phosphorus atoms, has high reactivity and excellent long-term storage stability, can be easily produced industrially, and has an advantage in cost.

Abstract: Catalysts useful for polymerizing olefins are disclosed. The catalysts comprise an activator and a Group 4 transition metal complex which comprises at least one monoanionic R1N—XR2 ligand, where X is O or S, and each of R1 and R2 is independently alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, or trialkylsilyl. The complexes are readily made from R1NH—XR2 precursors and are often useful as catalyst components without further purification. The catalysts have good activities, incorporate comonomers well, and provide polymers with high molecular weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ligand and its use in a catalyst for the oligomerization of olefinic monomers, the ligand having the general formula (II); P(R1)(R2)—P(R4)?N(R3)??(II) wherein: the R1 group is selected from a hydrocarbyl, substituted hydrocarbyl, heterohydrocarbyl and substituted heterohydrocarbyl group; the R2 group is selected from a hydrocarbyl, substituted hydrocarbyl, heterohydrocarbyl and substituted heterohydrocarbyl group; the R3 is selected from hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group, a substituted hydrocarbyl group, a heterohydrocarbyl group, a substituted heterohydrocarbyl group, a silyl group or derivative thereof; the R4 group is an optionally substituted alkylenedioxy, alkylenedimercapto or alkylenediamino structure which is bound to the phosphorus atom through the two oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen atoms of the alkylenedioxy, alkylenedimercapto or alkylenediamino structure or an optionally substituted arylenedioxy, arylenedimercapto or arylenediamino structure which is bound to the pho

Abstract: The invention relates to ruthenium alkylidene complexes having an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand comprising a 5-membered heterocyclic ring having a carbenic carbon atom and at least one nitrogen atom contained within the 5-membered heterocyclic ring, wherein the nitrogen atom is directly attached to the carbenic carbon atom and is substituted by a phenyl ring, and wherein the phenyl ring has a hydrogen at either or both ortho positions and is substituted at at least one ortho or meta position. The invention also relates to an olefin metathesis reactions and particularly to the preparation of tetra-substituted cyclic olefins via a ring-closing metathesis.

Abstract: An organoantimony compound represented by the formula (1), processes for producing polymers with use of the compound, and polymers wherein R1 and R2 are C1-C8 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl or an aromatic heterocyclic group, R3 and R4 are each a hydrogen atom or C1-C8 alkyl, and R5 is aryl, substituted aryl, an aromatic heterocyclic group, oxycarbonyl or cyano.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1-butene polymers comprising polymerizing 1-butene and optionally ethylene, propylene or higher alpha-olefin, in the presence of a catalyst system obtainable by contacting: a) metallocene compound of formula (I): wherein: M is a transition metal; p is an integer from 0 to 3; X, same or different, is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydrocarbon group; L is a divalent C1-C40 hydrocarbon radical; R1 is a C1-C40 hydrocarbon radical; T1, is a moiety of formula (IIa) or (IIb): wherein R2 and R3, are C1-C40 hydrocarbon radicals or they can form together a C3-C7-membered ring; R4 is C1-C40 hydrocarbon radicals; T2 and T3, are a moiety of formula (IIIa) or (IIIb): wherein R6 and R7, equal to or different from each other, are hydrogen atoms or C1-C40 hydrocarbon radicals; R5 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C40 hydrocarbon radicals; with the proviso that if T1 is a moiety of formula (IIa) at least one between T2 and T3 is a moiety of formula (IIIb), and if T1 is a moiety of formula

Abstract: Transition metal complexes of selected monoanionic phosphine ligands, which also contain a selected Group 15 or 16 (IUPAC) element and which are coordinated to a Group 3 to 11 (IUPAC) transition metal or a lanthanide metal, are polymerization catalysts for the (co)polymerization of olefins such as ethylene and ?-olefins, and the copolymerization of such olefins with polar group-containing olefins. These and other nickel complexes of neutral and monoanionic bidentate ligands copolymerize ethylene and polar comonomers, especially acrylates, at relatively high ethylene pressures and surprisingly high temperatures, and give good incorporation of the polar comonomers and good polymer productivity. These copolymers are often unique structures, which are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metallocene-based phosphine ligands having chirality at phosphorus and at least one other element of chirality (planar chirality and/or chirality at carbon); and to the use of such ligands in asymmetric transformation reactions to generate high enantiomeric excesses of formed compounds. A method for the preparation of ligands according to the invention involving the conversion of the ortho-lithiated substituted metallocene to a phosphine chiral at phosphorus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A class of catalysts with unusually high activity for polymerizing vinyl monomers such as acrylates, methacrylates and styrene is described. The catalysts consists of a metal halide such as CuBr and FeBr2 ligated with multidentate amine-based ligands, for example N,N,N?,N?-tetra[(2-pyridal)methyl]ethylenediamine, and additives. The additives, which are tertiary amine compounds, can greatly increase the catalytic activity. The complex is capable of catalyzing a living polymerization reaction at a concentration of the complex below about 0.1 mol %.

Abstract: Process for making a copolymer by copolymerising (1) ethylene with (2) at least one comonomer selected from aliphatic C3-C20 alpha-olefins and (3) 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, including contacting the monomer with a catalyst comprising a transition metal compound having the following Formula A, and an activating quantity of a suitable activator of the formula shown herein, wherein Z comprises a five-membered heterocyclic group, the five membered heterocyclic group containing at least one carbon atom, at least one nitrogen atom and at least one other hetero atom selected from nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen, the remaining atoms in the ring being selected from nitrogen and carbon; M is a metal from Group 3 to 11 of the Periodic Table or a lanthanide metal; E1 and E2 are divalent groups independently selected from (i) aliphatic, hydrocarbon, (ii) alicyclic hydrocarbon, (iii) aromatic hydrocarbon, (iv) alkyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbon, (v) heterocyclic groups and (vi) heterosubstituted derivatives of said groups

Abstract: A molecular sensor is provided that contains at least one carbon nanotube suspended on a suitable support structure. In one aspect, at least one receptor is attached to a surface of the suspended carbon nanotube. Also provided are methods of detecting an analyte in a sample by contacting a sample suspected of containing the analyte with the molecular sensor of this invention under suitable conditions that favor binding of the analyte to the receptor and detecting any analyte bound to the receptor, if present.

Abstract: Novel ?-diimine metal complexes, particularly iron complexes, having a phenyl sulfidyl or substituted phenyl sulfidyl metal complexing group are disclosed. The ?-diimine metal complexes having a phenyl sulfidyl or substituted phenyl sulfidyl metal complexing group are produced by forming one of the ?-diimine metal complex imine bonds in the presence of a metal salt or an ?-acylimine metal complex. The ?-diimine metal complexes having phenyl sulfidyl or substituted phenyl sulfidyl metal complexing group are useful for polymerizing or oligomerizing olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel cyclopentadienyl compound, a fourth group transition metal compound having the cyclopentadienyl compound, a method of preparing the fourth group transition metal compound, a method of preparing an olefin polymer by using the fourth group transition metal compound, and an olefin polymer prepared by using the method.

Abstract: Novel phosphine-free non-ionic single catalysts, and method for making such catalysts, for the homo-polymerization and copolymerization of olefins such as ethylene, ?-olefins and functionalized olefins without the use of additional co-activators, are disclosed. These phosphine-free non-ionic single catalysts are also active for co-polymerization of olefins with monomers with polar functionalities. The catalyst of this invention comprise of a late transition metal with a chelating monoanionic ligand, an R group and a neutral 2 electron donor ligand. Catalysts are prepared by the oxidative addition of benzylhalide (halide=Cl, Br or I) to an appropriate metal source in the presence of a stabilizing agent, such as nitrogen based ligands, followed by the addition of the deprotonated form of the chelating ligand.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst for olefin polymerization, which is produced by directly reacting a nonmetallocene ligand with a catalytically active metallic compound on a carrier through an in-situ supporting process. The process according to this invention is simple and feasible, and it is easy to adjust the load of the nonmetallocene ligand on the porous carrier. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst according to this invention can be used for olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, even in combination with a comparatively less amount of the co-catalyst, to achieve a comparatively high polymerization activity. Further, the polymer product obtained therewith boasts desirable polymer morphology and a high bulk density.

Abstract: Versatile Group VIII metathesis catalysts, as can be used in a range of polymerization reactions and other chemical methodologies.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst system comprising: an activator, such as an aluminum alkyl, alumoxane or combinations thereof; a first catalyst precursor prepared by contacting compound (I) represented by the formula: with an optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl alcohol; wherein Z—O is a support material, where O is oxygen and Z is Si, Ti, Al, Sn, Fe, Ga, Zr, B, Mg or Cr; each X is, independently, nitrogen, oxygen phosphorous, or sulfur, provided that both X's are not each oxygen; each n is, independently, 1 or 2, provided the total of n=3; each R is, independently, an alkyl group, a substituted alkyl group, an aryl group, or a substituted aryl group, provided at least one R group is an aryl or substituted aryl group; and a second catalyst precursor, wherein the second catalyst precursor is a metallocene compound. This invention also relates to the use of the above catalyst system to polymerize olefins and other monomers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses catalyst components based on ferricinium ligands, their method of preparation and their use in the polymerisation of olefins.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application discloses mixtures comprising (a) water in an amount of at least 1% wt/wt of the mixture; (b) a transition metal catalyst; and (c) one or more solubilizing agents; and methods for using such mixtures for performing transition metal mediated bond formation reactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel metallocene compound, a catalyst composition including the compound and an olefin polymer prepared using the same. The metallocene compound and the catalyst composition can be used for preparing the olefin polymer with high copolymerization degree and high molecular weight. Particularly, the block copolymer with high heat resistance can be prepared by using the metallocene compound, and the olefin polymer with high melting point (Tm) can be obtained, even if co-monomer is used at an increased amount in preparation of olefin polymer.

Abstract: Nanohybrid sol-gel materials, based on silica organically modified (ormosil) and doped with the ruthenium species tetra-n-propylammonium perruthenate (TPAP) are highly efficient catalysts for the selective oxidation of alcohols to carbonyls with oxygen at low pressure, in organic solvents as well as in carbon dioxide in supercritical state. Novel, highly active and stable materials are the fluorinated ormosils. Optimal conditions for the preparation and use thereof in liquid-phase as well as in supercritical CO2 were set by studying the structure-activity relationships of the materials, with particular reference to the surface hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties and to the textural ones.

Abstract: A process for preparing the S or R enantiomer of a compound of formula A, the process comprising subjecting a compound of formula B to asymmetric hydrogenation in the presence of a chiral transition metal catalyst and a source of hydrogen, wherein X is CH2, oxygen, or sulphur; R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino, or dialkylamino group; and R4 is alkyl or aryl, wherein the transition metal catalyst comprises a chiral ligand having the formula wherein p is from 1 to 6, and Ar means aryl group; wherein the term alkyl means hydrocarbon chains, straight or branched, containing from one to six carbon atoms, optionally substituted by aryl, alkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxycarbonyl groups; the term aryl means an aromatic or heteroaromatic group, optionally substituted by alkyloxy, halogen, or nitro group; and the term halogen means fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for a process and polymerization system to produce isoolefin polymers (72) utilizing polymorphogenates (16, 26) in the catalyst system to control polydispersity (MWD). The disclosure also provides a catalyst system (20) comprising a plurality of active catalyst complex species (34) formed by combination of a Lewis acid (24), an initiator (22) and a polymorphogenate (26), as well as polymers made using the catalyst system or process. The polymorphogenate (16, 26) can promote or mimic the formation of different active catalyst complex species (34) having different polymerization rates, i.e. different rates of propagation, chain transfer, or termination, as observed by different polydispersities resulting from the presence of relatively different proportions of the polymorphogenate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metallocene supported catalyst composition and a process for the preparation of polyolefin using the same. A metallocene supported catalyst composition according to the invention is prepared by bringing a compound of a group IV transition metal into contact with an inorganic or organic porous carrier treated with an ionic compound. Advantages of a metallocene supported catalyst composition of the invention include an increase in the catalyst activity during polymerization of slurry and an olefin compound in the vapor phase even at a low content of metallocene metal components within the carrier, and an improvement in solving process problems such as fouling, sheeting, plugging or the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to Group 4 catalyst compounds containing di-anionic tridentate nitrogen/oxygen based ligands. The catalyst compounds are useful, with or without activators, to polymerize olefins, particularly a-olefins, or other unsaturated monomers. Systems and processes to oligomerize and/or polymerize one or more unsaturated monomers using the catalyst compound, as well as the oligomers and/or polymers produced therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: Novel group 6 organometallic compounds are obtained by reaction of at least one boron compound comprising at least one hydroxy, sulfhydryl or amino function with at least one compound of a group 6 transition metal. These compounds are used in a catalytic composition utilized in an olefin metathesis method.

Abstract: This invention relates to Group 4 dialkyl compounds supported by a pyridyl-amido-aryl (“PAA”), an anisole-amido-aryl (“AAA”), a phenoxy-amido-pyridyl (“PAPY”), an anisole-amido-phenoxy (“AAP”) or a anisole-amido-phenoxy (“AAP”) tridentate ligand. Such compounds can polymerize olefins, such as ethylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to Group 4 catalyst compounds containing di-anionic tridentate nitrogen/oxygen based ligands. The catalyst compounds are useful, with or without activators, to polymerize olefins, particularly a-olefins, or other unsaturated monomers. Systems and processes to oligomerize and/or polymerize one or more unsaturated monomers using the catalyst compound, as well as the oligomers and/or polymers produced therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: Novel group 6 organometallic compounds, supported on anions by means of at least one covalent metal-oxygen bond, are obtained by reaction of at least one borate or aluminate comprising at least one hydroxy group with at least one compound of a group 6 transition metal. These compounds are used in a catalytic composition utilized in an olefin metathesis method.

Abstract: This invention relates to Group 4 catalyst compounds containing di-anionic tridentate nitrogen/oxygen based ligands. The catalyst compounds are useful, with or without activators, to polymerize olefins, particularly ?-olefins, or other unsaturated monomers. Systems and processes to oligomerize and/or polymerize one or more unsaturated monomers using the catalyst compound, as well as the oligomers and/or polymers produced therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: Group 4 catalyst compounds containing di-anionic tridentate nitrogen/oxygen based ligands are provided. The catalyst compounds are useful, with or without activators, to polymerize olefins, particularly ?-olefins, or other unsaturated monomers. Systems and processes to oligomerize and/or polymerize one or more unsaturated monomers using the catalyst compound, as well as the oligomers and/or polymers produced therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture which can be used as vulcanization accelerator, to a process for producing the mixture and to use of the mixture, to vulcanizates which comprise the said mixtures or which comprise corresponding individual constituents of the mixture, and also to vulcanizates which are produced with use of the said mixture.

Abstract: Provided are a novel transition metal complex where a monocyclopentadienyl ligand to which an amido group is introduced is coordinated, a catalyst composition including the same, and an olefin polymer using the catalyst composition. The transition metal complex has a pentagon ring structure having an amido group connected by a phenylene bridge in which a stable bond is formed in the vicinity of a metal site, and thus, a sterically hindered monomer can easily approach the transition metal complex. By using a catalyst composition including the transition metal complex, a linear low density polyolefin copolymer having a high molecular weight and a very low density polyolefin copolymer having a density of 0.910 g/cc or less can be produced in a polymerization of monomers having large steric hindrance. Further, the reactivity for the olefin monomer having large steric hindrance is excellent.

Abstract: Reactor grade thermoplastic polyolefins with high flowability and excellent surface quality comprising (A) 40-90 wt % of a propylene homo- or copolymer matrix with an MFR in accordance with ISO 1 133 (230° C., 2.16 kg load) of >200 g/10 min and (B) 2-30 wt % of an elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity IV (according to ISO 1628 with decalin as solvent) of ?2.8 dl/g and an ethylene content of >50 to 80 wt % and (C) 8-30 wt % of an elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity IV (according to ISO 1628 with decalin as solvent) of 3.0-6.