Applications of metal N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in olefin polymerizations
Ting Feng, Le Zhang, Shengde Wu, Xiaochao Shi, Ying‐Feng Han
Abstract
This review summarizes the progress in recent decades regarding the structure–activity relationships of various well-defined metal-NHC catalysts in the polymerization of olefins, particularly α-olefins, styrene, norbornene, and others.
Topics & Concepts
NorborneneCarbeneOlefin polymerizationStyrenePolymerizationOlefin fiberMetalPolymer chemistryCatalysisChemistryOrganic chemistryCopolymerPolymerN-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic ChemistrySynthetic Organic Chemistry MethodsOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis