Unsymmetrical α-diimine palladium catalysts and their properties in olefin (co)polymerization

Abstract

Interconvertible <italic>rac</italic> and <italic>meso</italic> forms of α-diimine ligands. Nickel catalysts led to the formation of bimodal polyethylene. Palladium catalysts led to the formation of unimodal polymers. The tunable mechanical and surface properties of polyolefin.