Abstract:
A process to form a composition comprising an ethylene/vinylarene multiblock interpolymer, said process comprising polymerizing, in a single reactor, a mixture comprising ethylene, a vinylarene, and optionally an alpha-olefin, in the presence of at least the following a)-c): a) a first metal complex selected from the following Formula (A), as described herein: b) a second metal complex selected from the following Formula (B), as described herein, and c) a chain shuttling agent selected from the following: a dialkyl zinc, a trialkyl aluminum, or a combination thereof. A composition comprising an ethylene/vinylarene multiblock interpolymer comprising at least one polymer structure selected from: -(AR)-(AP)-(AR)-(AP)- (Structure 1), or (AR)-(AP)-(AR)-(AP) (Structure 2); where each (AR) segment independently comprises, in polymerized form, ethylene, > 10 mol% of the vinylarene and optionally an alpha-olefin, and wherein each (AP) segment independently comprises, ethylene, optionally ≤ 10 mol% vinylarene and optionally the alpha-olefin.
Abstract:
Embodiments are directed to catalyst systems comprising: a procatalyst; and a co-catalyst dissolved in a non-halogenated aprotic hydrocarbon solvent, the co-catalyst comprising: a non-coordinating borate dianion having the formula: (III) and two cations, each cation being independently chosen from a cation according to formula (I) or formula (II).
Abstract:
Low molecular weight, highly branched polyolefins are provided. Also provided are catalyst-mediated methods of making the low molecular weight, highly branched polyolefins and a catalyst system for carrying out the methods. The catalyst system is a homogeneous catalytic system that includes a single-site organozirconium complex and hydrocarbon-soluble perfluoroarylborate co-catalyst that is highly active for the oligomerization of olefin monomers in non-polar media.
Abstract:
Solution-processable dielectric materials are provided, along with precursor compositions and processes for preparing the same. Composites and electronic devices including the dielectric materials also are provided.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a method for the oxidative dehydrogenation of an alkane, e.g., ethane, propane, etc. In embodiments, a method for oxidative dehydrogenation of an alkane comprises exposing a gas comprising an alkane having 2 or more carbons to elemental sulfur vapor at an elevated reaction temperature and for a period of time to convert the alkane to one or more products via oxidative dehydrogenation, the one or more products comprising a primary alkene.
Abstract:
In one aspect of the invention, the memristor includes a monolayer film formed of an atomically thin material, where the monolayer film has at least one grain boundary (GB), a first electrode and a second electrode electrically coupled with the monolayer film to define a memristor channel therebetween, such that the at least one GB is located in the memristor channel, and a gate electrode capacitively coupled with the memristor channel.
Abstract:
A method for depolymerizing a polyester may comprise heating a polyester at a temperature and for a period of time in the presence of a supported metal-dioxo catalyst, optionally, in the presence of H2, to induce hydrogenolysis of ester groups in the polyester and provide monomers of the polyester.
Abstract:
Embodiments are directed to catalyst systems comprising: a procatalyst; and a co-catalyst, the co-catalyst comprising: a non-coordinating borate anion having the formula [B(C 6 F 5 ) 4 ] 1- and a cation according to formula (I).
Abstract:
Form ethylene via a method that includes vaporizing elemental sulfur, providing a metal sulfide catalyst, and contacting the metal sulfide catalyst with a mixture of methane and the vaporized elemental sulfur to form ethylene. The mixture has a methane to sulfur molar ratio greater than 1.2: 1.0.
Abstract:
Compositions comprising an oil component and one or more cyclen compounds which can be structurally modified to affect anti-friction and anti-wear functionality. A method of using a cyclen compound to reduce boundary lubrication friction, comprising: providing opposed, first and second metal metal substrates; applying an oil-cyclen composition to at least one of said metal substrates; and contacting said first and second metal substrates, said contact inducing boundary lubrication friction therebetween, said composition in an amount sufficient to reduce boundary lubrication friction between said substrates, said reduction compared to boundary lubrication friction induced by substrate contact with application of a composition absent from said cyclen compound.