Binuclear nickel catalysts enable one-step copolymerization of ethylene with 2-allylphenol to phenol-functionalized branched polyethylenes

Polymer Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Yuan Lu, Yanshan Gao, Shuyang Yu, Yanan Zhao, Jie Yang, 孙秀丽, Xiao-Yan Wang, Yong Tang
DOI: 10.1039/d6py00222f
Cited by: 1
References: 41

Abstract

A binuclear Ni/Et 2 AlCl platform enables one-step ethylene/2-allylphenol copolymerization to afford phenol-functionalized branched polyethylenes with high activity, high molecular weight, and tunable incorporation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions Synthetic Organic Chemistry Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
Polymer Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
22
Pages
2385–2392
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN