Abstract
31 complexes of bis - (benzimidazole, benzothiazole and benzoxazole) compounds with Ti (IV) metal centers were synthesized, characterized, activated with methylalumoxane (MAO) and then tested for catalytic ethylene polymerization. The activities of the various catalysts were found to be functions of the hetero atoms in the ligand frameworks. The highest activity was obtained with 39 / MAO (573 kg PE / mol cat. h). The produced polyethylenes showed high molecular weights (up to 1.5 x 10(6) g/mol) and broad molecular weight distributions (PD = 65). This could result from different interactions of the MAO counterion with the heteroatoms of the catalyst ligand generating different active sites.