RUTHENIUM POLYMERISATION CATALYSTS

摘要

Cis and trans ruthenium complexes that can be used as catalysts for ring opening metathesis polymerisation (ROMP) are described. The complexes are generally square pyramidal in nature, having two anionic ligands X. Corresponding cationic complexes where one or both of the anionic ligands X are replaced by a non-co-ordinating anionic ligand are also described. Polymers such as polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD) can be prepared using the catalysts.