Solvent-ligated transition metal complexes as initiators for the polymerization of isobutene

Oskar Nuyken, Mario Vierte, Fritz E. Kühn, Yanmei Zhang

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Abstract

After a brief introduction of the history of polyisobutene and the description of an interesting commercial process, this article is focused on the mechanism of the isobutene initiation and propagation. Furthermore, the INIFER technique will be briefly discussed. Finally, it will be shown that polyisobutene with a high content of terminal olefinic groups can be synthesized by using transition metal complexes in homogeneous solution at room temperature. Mechanisms of the isobutene polymerization initiated by this new class of initiators will be suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-77
Number of pages9
JournalMacromolecular Symposia
Volume236
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006

Keywords

  • Cationic polymerization
  • Isobutene
  • Transition metal complexes

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