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ReviewPolymers2026

Recent Advances in α-Diimine Nickel Complexes for the Synthesis of Polyethylene Elastomers via Chain Walking.

Tian Liu, Rong Gao, Qingqiang Gou, Randi Zhang, Jingshuang Yang, Jingjing Lai, Qiang Yue, Ying Wang

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Tian LiuDepartment of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7563-0838
Rong GaoDepartment of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7967-167X
Qingqiang GouDepartment of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.
Randi ZhangDepartment of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8178-9207
Jingshuang YangDepartment of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.
Jingjing LaiDepartment of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.
Qiang YueDepartment of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3605-492X
Ying WangDepartment of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.

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Abstract

Polyolefin elastomers (POEs) produced by ethylene/α-olefin copolymerization are indispensable for high-end applications such as photovoltaic encapsulation, precision microelectronic protection, advanced foamed footwear, and automotive lightweight components. α-Diimine nickel catalysts that operate through a chain-walking mechanism convert ethylene as the sole feedstock into highly branched polyethylene elastomers, eliminating the need for expensive comonomers. This review systematically analyzes α-diimine nickel complexes developed in recent years via modulation of ligand steric hindrance, electronic effects, and backbone rigidity, and provides a quantitative comparison of their catalytic performance. The compiled data reveal that the catalytic activities span 10

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chain-walking mechanismethylene polymerizationperformance adjustmentthe electronic and steric effectsα-diimine nickel(II) complex

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PMID42655215
PMCPMC13516639

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