Advances in the development of new catalysts for ethylene and α-olefin polymerisation

The role of catalyst systems in the perfection of polymerisation processes and the improvement of the performance characteristics of polyethylene and other polyolefins is considered. The scope of application of post-metallocene catalysts based on transition metal α-diimine, bis(imino)pyridine and phenoxy imine complexes designed in the last decade is analysed. The structures of complexes depending on the type of ligands are described systematically. The development of research into these catalyst systems is discussed, the optimal structures as regards the activity and selectivity are mentioned, and the mechanism of their action and the prospects for industrial use are demonstrated.

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