α -Diimine nickel-catalyzed propylene–diene copolymerization: towards a potential sulfur-crosslinked elastomeric alternative to EPDM

Polymer Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Fengbin Liu, Qi Gao, Wenpeng Zhao, Xiaohua Wang, Xuequan Zhang, Heng Liu
DOI: 10.1039/d6py00021e
Cited by: 1
References: 78

Abstract

A sulfur-crosslinkable, elastomeric branched poly(propylene–diene) copolymer with well-regulated chain parameters was prepared using a new class of α-diimine nickel complexes, thereby serving as an alternative to traditional EPDM.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis Polymer composites and self-healing

Publication details

Journal / source
Polymer Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
13
Pages
1265–1277
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN