Patent ID: 7825200
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: C08F,C08L

Abstract:
1. A process for the co-polymerization of an olefin, comprising: a. polymerizing an olefin with an initiating monomer; and b. conducting said polymerizing in the presence of a metal compound, said metal compound comprising a Group 10 transition metal complex, said complex comprising any combination of two neutral metal complexes, the combinations having one of the general formulas (I-IV): wherein: M is a Group 10 transition metal; A is π-allyl, substituted π-allyl, π-benzyl, or substituted π-benzyl; X is N or P; Y is O, CH L is N or P or a structure that is capable of forming a neutral two electron donor ligand; L B is a bridge connecting covalently an unsaturated carbon and L; R R