Pd catalyzed carbonylation in the application of polymer synthesis via alkene/CO copolymerization and hydroesterification

Abstract

The dissertation covers 4 projects centered on the utilization of Pd catalyst for copolymerization of carbon monoxide (CO) and olefin to synthesize polymers with diverse microstructures. The first 2 parts focus on the novel catalyst design to afford the chemo-selectivity between alkene/CO alternating copolymerization and hydroesterificaiton; meanwhile minimize side reaction such as alkene isomerization. The remaining 2 parts include a close look at alkene/CO copolymerization via more in-depth microstructure characterization of ethylene/CO or α-olefin/CO copolymer with various well-defined Pd catalysts.