Kinetics of olefin polymerization using Group IV metal complexes
Abstract
The promise of directly correlating kinetic constants to descriptors of the catalyst has not yet been realized. A major obstacle in the way of rational catalyst design is the lack of proper quantitative kinetic analysis of all the relevant processes (i.e. kinetic steps) that are involved in catalytic olefin polymerization leading to the common misconception that molecular catalysts that participate in such a complex array of individual reactions are not necessarily simple nor foreseeable, and are, therefore, beyond the reach of rational design. We have studied a series of Group IV amine bis-phenolate complexes to elucidate the underlying structure-rate constant relationships through the use of comprehensive kinetic analysis to determine elementary step specific rate constants.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Abu-Omar, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Organic chemistry
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