Compositions and methods for olefin polymerization comprising metal organic frameworks
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1. A method for forming a polyolefin from an olefin, the method comprising:
- exposing the olefin to a metal organic framework (MOF) catalyst to produce the polyolefin,wherein the MOF catalyst comprises a plurality of metal ions, each metal ion coordinated with at least one ligand, andwherein the at least one ligand comprises at least two N-heterocyclic aromatic groups arranged about an organic core.
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for selective olefin (e.g., ethylene) polymerization comprising metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are generally provided. In some embodiments, a MOF comprises a plurality of metal ions, each coordinated with at least one ligand comprising at least two unsaturated N-heterocyclic aromatic groups arranged about an organic core.
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1. A method for forming a polyolefin from an olefin, the method comprising:
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exposing the olefin to a metal organic framework (MOF) catalyst to produce the polyolefin, wherein the MOF catalyst comprises a plurality of metal ions, each metal ion coordinated with at least one ligand, and wherein the at least one ligand comprises at least two N-heterocyclic aromatic groups arranged about an organic core. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21)
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17. A metal organic framework (MOF), comprising:
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a plurality of metal ions, each coordinated with at least one ligand, wherein the plurality of metal ions comprises at least two types of metal selected from the group consisting of Zn2+, Cr2+, and Cr3+, tetravalent metals, trivalent metals, and Zn+4, and wherein the at least one ligand comprises the structure; - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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