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Mechanistic aspects of metal-catalyzed alternating copolymerization of olefins with carbon monoxide

Journal Article · · Accounts of Chemical Research; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ar00030a002· OSTI ID:5042178
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  1. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States)
Three different synthetic methods have been developed for the copolymerization of olefins with carbon monoxide. The copolymerization may be initiated by free radicals or induced by [gamma]-rays. A number of transition metal complexes are also effective catalysts for the copolymerization reaction. The metal-catalyzed copolymerization procedure has several noteworthy advantages over the other two. First, the copolymerization occurs at significantly lower pressures and at or below ambient temperature. Second, the resultant polymers have a strictly alternating structure and high molecular weights. 31 refs., 4 figs., 1 tab.
OSTI ID:
5042178
Journal Information:
Accounts of Chemical Research; (United States), Journal Name: Accounts of Chemical Research; (United States) Vol. 26:6; ISSN 0001-4842; ISSN ACHRE4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English