Theoretical Study on Polymerization of Alkyd Resin Catalyzed by Metal Complexes

Abstract

Metal complexes are used for the catalystsof polymerization of alkyd resin, which accelerate the drying of the paint. Thecatalytic ability of the metal complexes heavily depended on the metal andligand. Thus, the better understanding of the mechanism of this catalyticreaction could contribute to the rational design of catalysts. In this study,we examined the Gibbs free energy profile of three possible reaction pathwaysand compared the activation barriers of the reactions catalyzed by three metalcomplexes. The activation barriers for three catalytic systems were similar.Only the stable spin states of intermediates depended on the catalytic systems.