Synthesis of Rare-Earth Metal Complexes Based on Quinolinyl-Functionalized CyclopentabIndoles and Their Catalytic Performance in the Polymerization of Ortho-Methoxystyrene and Its Derivatives

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the surface properties of nonpolar polyolefins by incorporating rare-earth metal complexes in polymerization processes.
• Synthesis of quinolinyl-functionalized cyclopenta[b]indoles
• Catalytic tests with rare-earth metal complexes
• Polymerization of ortho-methoxystyrene and its derivatives
• Enhanced surface and adhesive properties of polyolefins
• Improved compatibility with polar polymers
• Demonstrated catalytic performance of synthesized complexes in the polymerization process