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Methylalumoxane – History, Production, Properties, and Applications (Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 1/2015)
Author(s) -
Zijlstra Harmen S.,
Harder Sjoerd
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
european journal of inorganic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1099-0682
pISSN - 1434-1948
DOI - 10.1002/ejic.201590000
Subject(s) - chemistry , cover (algebra) , olefin polymerization , natta , polymerization , catalysis , polymer science , olefin fiber , polymer chemistry , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , polymer , mechanical engineering , materials science , engineering
The cover picture shows the birth of methylalumoxane MeAlO (MAO), or at least one of the possible MAO species, by reaction of trimethylaluminum with water. MAO is the cocatalyst of choice in Ziegler–Natta type olefin polymerization catalysis and is therefore produced in bulk quantities. Interestingly, it is also a compound shrouded in mystery and subject to significant controversy. This is the first comprehensive review article dealing with all aspects of MAO. Details are presented in the Microreview by H. S. Zijlstra and S. Harder on p. 19 ff . For more on the story behind the cover research, see the Cover Profile .