Use of titanium complexes bearing diphenolate or calix[n]arene ligands in α-olefin polymerization and the ROP of cyclic esters

Santoro, Orlando; Redshaw, Carl

Abstract

In this review, we discuss the use of titanium complexes bearing either bridged diphenolate or calix[n]arene (n = 4, 6, 8) ligation, in the formation of plastics from α-olefins or via the ring opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters. The syntheses, molecular structures and catalytic behaviour of these systems are discussed, as well as where possible, the properties of the resultant polymers.

Citation

Santoro, O., & Redshaw, C. (2020). Use of titanium complexes bearing diphenolate or calix[n]arene ligands in α-olefin polymerization and the ROP of cyclic esters. Catalysts, 10(2), Article 210. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10020210

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Feb 7, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Feb 10, 2020
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2020
• Deposit Date: Feb 10, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 10, 2020
• Journal: Catalysts
• Electronic ISSN: 2073-4344
• Publisher: MDPI
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 10
• Issue: 2
• Article Number: 210
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10020210
• Keywords: polyolefins; polyesters; biodegradable polymers; titanium; calix[n]arene; diphenolate
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3426822
• Publisher URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/2/210