Olefin polymerization catalyst systems are provided that include a procatalyst component having a metal-ligand complex of Formula (I): [formula] (I) where each X is a neutral, monoanionic, or dianionic, monodentate or polydentate ligand such that the complex of Formula (I) is neutral; each R.sup.1 and R.sup.10 is a (C.sub.6-C.sub.40)aryl, substituted (C.sub.6-C.sub.40)aryl, (C.sub.3-C.sub.40)heteroaryl, or substituted (C.sub.3-C.sub.40)heteroaryl; each R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 is a hydrogen; (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)hydrocarbyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)hydrocarbyl; (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)heterohydrocarbyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)heterohydrocarbyl; halogen; or nitro (NO.sub.2) group; and each R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is a (C.sub.1-C)alkyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)alkyl; or [(Si).sub.1—(C+Si).sub.40] substituted organosilyl. Additionally, olefin-based polymers and processes for polymerizing one or more olefin-based polymers in the presence of the olefin polymerization catalyst systems are also provided. ##STR00001##

Olefin polymerization catalyst systems are provided that include a procatalyst component having a metal-ligand complex of Formula (I): [formula] (I) where each X is a neutral, monoanionic, or dianionic, monodentate or polydentate ligand such that the complex of Formula (I) is neutral; each R.sup.1 and R.sup.10 is a (C.sub.6-C.sub.40)aryl, substituted (C.sub.6-C.sub.40)aryl, (C.sub.3-C.sub.40)heteroaryl, or substituted (C.sub.3-C.sub.40)heteroaryl; each R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 is a hydrogen; (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)hydrocarbyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)hydrocarbyl; (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)heterohydrocarbyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)heterohydrocarbyl; halogen; or nitro (NO.sub.2) group; and each R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is a (C.sub.1-C)alkyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40)alkyl; or [(Si).sub.1—(C+Si).sub.40] substituted organosilyl. Additionally, olefin-based polymers and processes for polymerizing one or more olefin-based polymers in the presence of the olefin polymerization catalyst systems are also provided. ##STR00001##

This disclosure includes a polymer blend comprising. The polymer blend includes at least 60% by weight olefin-based polymer, and a diblock copolymer comprising an non-polar block and a polar block, wherein the diblock copolymer has a number average molecular weight number (M.sub.n) less than 5000 g/mol as determined by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (.sup.1H NMR); and wherein the non-polar block and the polar block are connected by a thiol linkage.

This disclosure includes a polymer blend comprising. The polymer blend includes at least 60% by weight olefin-based polymer, and a diblock copolymer comprising an non-polar block and a polar block, wherein the diblock copolymer has a number average molecular weight number (M.sub.n) less than 5000 g/mol as determined by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (.sup.1H NMR); and wherein the non-polar block and the polar block are connected by a thiol linkage.

An olefin polymerization catalyst system includes a procatalyst component chosen from metal-ligand complexes of Formula (I): In Formula (I), each X is independently a monodentate or polydentate ligand that is neutral, monoanionic, or dianionic; the metal-ligand complex of Formula (I) is overall neutral; each Y.sup.1-Y.sup.4 and Y.sup.7-Y.sup.10 independently is selected from C or N such that six membered diaza (N.sub.2) or triaza (N.sub.3) rings are formed; wherein each R.sup.1 and R.sup.10 independently are chosen from (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl, substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl, (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl, and substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl or is absent; each R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 is chosen from hydrogen; (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl; (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl; halogen, nitro (NO.sub.2) or is absent; each R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently is chosen from (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl, substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl, (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl, and substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl. ##STR00001##

An olefin polymerization catalyst system includes a procatalyst component chosen from metal-ligand complexes of Formula (I): In Formula (I), each X is independently a monodentate or polydentate ligand that is neutral, monoanionic, or dianionic; the metal-ligand complex of Formula (I) is overall neutral; each Y.sup.1-Y.sup.4 and Y.sup.7-Y.sup.10 independently is selected from C or N such that six membered diaza (N.sub.2) or triaza (N.sub.3) rings are formed; wherein each R.sup.1 and R.sup.10 independently are chosen from (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl, substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl, (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl, and substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl or is absent; each R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 is chosen from hydrogen; (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl; (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl; substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl; halogen, nitro (NO.sub.2) or is absent; each R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently is chosen from (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl, substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) hydrocarbyl, (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl, and substituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.40) heterohydrocarbyl. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a catalyst composition including a transition metal compound represented by the following Formula 1; and one or more of a compound represented by the following Formula 2, a compound represented by the following Formula 3 and a compound represented by the following Formula 4. The catalyst composition according to the present invention has excellent copolymerization properties, and can be usefully used as a catalyst for a polymerization reaction for preparing an olefin-based polymer having a high molecular weight.

The present invention relates to a catalyst composition including a transition metal compound represented by the following Formula 1; and one or more of a compound represented by the following Formula 2, a compound represented by the following Formula 3 and a compound represented by the following Formula 4. The catalyst composition according to the present invention has excellent copolymerization properties, and can be usefully used as a catalyst for a polymerization reaction for preparing an olefin-based polymer having a high molecular weight.

The present disclosure is directed to a silicon-terminated telechelic polyolefin composition comprising a compound of formula (I). Embodiments related to a process for preparing the silicon-terminated telechelic polyolefin composition comprising a compound of formula (I), the process comprising combining starting materials comprising (A) a silicon-terminated organo-metal compound and (B) a silicon-based functionalization agent, thereby obtaining a product comprising the silicon-terminated telechelic polyolefin composition. In further embodiments, the starting materials of the process may further comprise (C) a nitrogen containing heterocycle. In further embodiments, the starting materials of the process may further comprise (D) a solvent.

The present disclosure is directed to a silicon-terminated telechelic polyolefin composition comprising a compound of formula (I). Embodiments related to a process for preparing the silicon-terminated telechelic polyolefin composition comprising a compound of formula (I), the process comprising combining starting materials comprising (A) a silicon-terminated organo-metal compound and (B) a silicon-based functionalization agent, thereby obtaining a product comprising the silicon-terminated telechelic polyolefin composition. In further embodiments, the starting materials of the process may further comprise (C) a nitrogen containing heterocycle. In further embodiments, the starting materials of the process may further comprise (D) a solvent.