Abstract:
The present invention relates to supported metallocene catalysts and to new processes for preparing them and olefin polymerization therewith. Specifically, this invention relates to supported catalyst benefiting from the penetration and homogeneous distribution of catalyst components containing one or more metallocenes and activators within porous support particles. A new process for preparing the catalyst of the invention provides for a supported metallocene catalyst, wherein one or more metallocenes and activator, a solvent capable of dissolving them and a porous support are mutually contacted to form a slurry and a sonic wave or vibrating wave in the frequency range of 1-10,000 kHz is applied to the slurry and the solvent is removed and the resultants are dried. The catalyst are useful for olefin polymerization in a slurry and gas phase polymerization process.
Abstract:
An improved catalyst based on cobalt and/or rhodium dissolved in a non-aqueous ionic solvent which is liquid at a temperature of less than 90° C. More particularly, the catalyst comprises at least one complex of cobalt and/or rhodium co-ordinated with at least one nitrogen-containing ligand and the non-aqueous ionic solvent comprises at least one quaternary ammonium and/or phosphonium cation and at least one inorganic anion.
Abstract:
The present invention provides catalyst for polymerization of a propylene prepared from by using a solid catalyst component for polymerization of a propylene which is prepared by subjecting a dialkoxymagnesium (a), a tatravalent halogen-containing titanium compound (b), and a diester of maleic acid (c) each having a straight-chain or branched chain alkyl group having a carbon number of 2 to 8 into contact with one another by suspending the foregoing components in an aromatic hydrocarbon which melting point is 50 to 150° C. (d), an organic aluminum compound represented by the general formula:R1pAlQ3−p, and an organic silicon compound represented by the general formula R2qSi(OR3)4−q. By using the catalyst for a polymerization of a propylene, an excellent hydrogen response can be shown and a polymer having a high stereoregularity can be obtained in a high yield.
Abstract:
Provided is a catalyst system for polymerization of monomers having at least one Ziegler-Natta polymerizable bond, comprising: a) a supported Ziegler-Natta transition metal catalyst having a magnesium component modified with a metallocene catalyst component, such that the ratio of magnesium component to metallocene component is within the range of about 1:1 to about 4:1, during its synthesis or production; and b) an effective co-catalyst.
Abstract:
A catalyst useful for oxidation reactions is disclosed. The catalyst is useful for the gas phase oxidation of alkanes, propylene, acrolein, or isopropanol to unsaturated aldehydes or carboxylic acids.
Abstract:
Organometallic complexes having two phosphinimine ligands and at least one activatable ligand are catalyst components for olefin polymerization. Preferred polymerization systems are prepared by combining the organometallic complexes with an ionic activator and/or an alumoxane. Preferred catalyst components contain titanium, zirconium, or hafnium and are activated with an ionic activator to form catalysts for ethylene polymerization.
Abstract:
Compositions including one or more anionic polymerization initiators and one or more additives for improving functionalizing efficiency of living polymer anions are disclosed. The present invention also provides compositions including one or more electrophiles and one or more additives for improving functionalizing efficiency of living polymer anions. Novel electrophiles and processes for improving polymer anion functionalization efficiencies are also disclosed. The additives are generally alkali metal halides or alkoxides, and the initiators are generally organs alkali metal compounds, particularly alkyl lithium compounds.
Abstract:
An olefin polymerization catalyst having an excellent polymerization activity and an olefin polymerization process using the catalyst are disclosed. The olefin polymerization catalyst comprises (A) a transition metal compound represented by, for example, the following formula (I) and optionally (B) at least one compound selected from an organometallic compound, an organoaluminum oxy-compound and a compound which reacts with the transition metal compound (A) to from an ion pair; wherein M is a transition metal atom of Group 3 to Group 11 of the periodic table; m is an integer of 1 to 6; A is —O—, —S—, —Se— or —N(R5)—; D is —C(R7)(R8)—, —Si(R9)(R10)— or the like; Z is —R13 and —R14, ═C(R15)R16, ═NR17 or the like; R1 to R17 are each H, a hydrocarbon group or the like; n is a number satisfying a valence of M; and X is halogen, a hydrocarbon group or the like.
Abstract:
Provided is a selective hydrogenation process for producing aminonitriles by contacting the corresponding dinitriles with a hydrogen-containing fluid in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, a solvent and tetraalkylammonium hydroxide and/or tetraalkylphosphonium hydroxide additive.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a coordinating catalyst system comprising at least one metallocene or constrained geometry pre-catalyst transition metal compound, (e.g., di-(n-butylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride), at least one support-activator (e.g., spray dried silica/clay agglomerate), and optionally at least one organometallic compound (e.g., triisobutyl aluminum), in controlled amounts, and methods for preparing the same. The resulting catalyst system exhibits enhanced activity for polymerizing olefins and yields polymer having very good morphology. The support-activator is a layered material having a negative charge on its interlaminar surfaces and is sufficiently Lewis acidic to activate the transition metal compound for olefin polymerization.