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March 26, 2026Dalton Transactions0 citations

Design of Hybrid Steric α-Diimine Nickel Precatalysts with Intramolecular π-π Interactions for the Synthesis of Polyethylene Elastomers

XHXiaoqiang HuJYJingfeng YueYZYuxing Zhang

Key Points

  • The primary goal is to develop α-diimine nickel precatalysts for improved polyethylene elastomer synthesis.
  • Designed and synthesized hybrid steric α-diimine Ni(II) precatalysts.
  • Incorporated rigid diarylmethyl groups and flexible isopropyl substituents.
  • Utilized single-crystal X-ray diffraction for structural analysis.
  • Achieved efficient ethylene polymerization with the new precatalysts.
  • Demonstrated favorable π-π interactions that enhance catalytic performance.
  • Provided insights into the structural features influencing polymerization.

Abstract

A series of hybrid steric α-diimine Ni(II) precatalysts incorporating a rigid diarylmethyl group and a flexible isopropyl substituent were designed and synthesized for ethylene polymerization. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses revealed...

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cd25fdc3bde448919168https://doi.org/10.1039/d6dt00369a
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