Ni(II) α-diimine based catalysts polymerize 1-octene to branched poly(ethylene)s.
The polymerization conditions affect the polymers branching type and distribution.
The thermal properties and crystallinity of poly(1-octene)s are influenced by microstructure.
A synthesized sample retains the strain recovery about 80% under the applied stain of 1200%.
Mechanical testing served to establish these materials as a new TPEs class.