Pentalene complexes for oligomerisation

Applications: Polymers, Plastics, Catalysts, Polyethylene, Detergents, Synthetic Lubricants, Synthetic Waxes

Oxford scientists have developed a metallic pentalene complex for stereo and non-stereo-selective oligomerisation of ethylene.

Features	Benefits
Single pentalene metallic complex able to carry out oligomerisation.	Oligomerisation does not require tetramerisation and oligomerisation catalyst. Can perform stereo and non-stereo-selective oligomerisation of ethylene. Oligomerisation can selectively tetramerise ethylene to octene at low pressure.
Oligomerisation at lower pressures than standard production requirements.	Mass production can be more efficient, cheaper and safer. Enhanced scalability for production volumes.
Complexes immobilized on a solid support; reaction can take place in a slurry with a non-polar organic solvent.	Increased reactant efficiency and reduced waste.

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