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What is it about?

This paper is about the structures of titanium compounds that include groups of atoms known as alkoxides, which are related to alcohols. These alkoxides attach themselves to the metal by way of an oxygen atom, and also include fluorine atoms attached to the carbon atoms, which modify the reactivity of the of these titanium compounds. The combination of properties and choice of solvent makes these compounds particularly promising for use as catalysts, to make plastics.

Why is it important?

These compounds potentially will be effective catalysts for making specific types of plastics with unique physical properties, such as elasticity or stiffness, as well as how they interact with light.

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