Synergistic modulation of fluorine and steric effects in nickel catalysts for direct synthesis of elastic and polar-functionalized polyethylenes

Key Points

• Elastic and polar-functionalized polyethylenes were synthesized effectively with nickel catalysts, enhancing material versatility.
• Key metrics show a significant improvement in polymer properties with the adjustment of fluorine and steric effects.
• This assessment explored the role of nickel catalysts across various synthesis pathways to optimize polymer characteristics.
• Findings highlight the potential for better-performing materials from this catalytic modulation approach, emphasizing further exploration.