Le ligand phénoxy-imine était préparés par condensation de para-formaldéhyde, 4-(tert-butyl)- 2-tritylphénol et di-(2-picolyl)amine. LZnN(SiMe 3 ) 2 était préparé par la réaction de Zn(N(SiMe 3 ) 2 ) 2 avec le ligand. Le complexe était étudié par diffraction de rayons X et par RMN. L’utilisation de ce complexe dans la polymérisation du rac-lactide amène à un acide polylactique atactique parun mécanisme de contrôle par la fin de la chaine, transféré par le site catalytique. Des ligands pyridyle -aminophénol étaient préparé à partir du phénol (2,4-di-tert-butylphénol, 2,4-di-chlorophénol, 2,4-di-méthylphénol), pyridine-2-ylméthylamine et formaldéhyde (LH 2 = (2,4-X 2 C 6 (OH)H 2 (5-CH 2 ) 2 N(CH 2 C 5 H 4 N), X = Me ou Cl). Réaction de Zr(OnPr) 4 avec 2 équiv de LH 2 a fourni L 2 Zr. L 2 Zr était un mélange des isomères avec une symétrie C 2 . Ceci était conformé par RMN, DFT et diffraction de rayons X. La seule isomère pour X=Me était l’isomère cis. Pour X=Cl, l’isomère majeur était l’isomère trans. Tous les complexes étaient actifs pour la polymérisation du rac-lactide à 140 °C et un acide polylactique atactique était obtenu. L 2 Zr a suivi un mécanisme du monomère activé avec l’alcool benzylique comme co-initiateur. / The phenoxy-imine ligand bearing heteroatom-containing N and O were prepared from condensation of paraformaldehyde, 4-(tert-butyl)-2-tritylphenol with di-(2-picolyl)amine. LZnN(SiMe3)2 was prepared by reaction of Zn(N(SiMe3)2)2 and the ligand. The complex has been studied by X-ray diffraction and NMR. Application of this complex in rac-lactide polymerization gave atactic PLA via a catalytic-site mediated chain-end control mechanism. Pyridylaminophenol ligands were prepared from phenol (2,4-di-tert-butylphenol, 2,4-di-cholorolphenol, 2,4-di-methylphenol), pyridine-2-ylmethylamine and formaldehyde (LH2 = (2,4-X2C6(OH)H2(5-CH2)2N(CH2C5H4N), X = Me or Cl). Reaction of Zr(OnPr)4 with 2 equiv of LH2 gave L2Zr. L2Zr were mixtures of C2-symmetric isomers, which was confirmed by NMR, DFT and X-ray diffraction studies. The only isomer for X=Me was the cis-isomer while the major isomer for X=Cl was the trans-isomer. All complex were active in rac-lactide polymerization at 140 °C and heterotactic PLA was obtained. L2Zr followed an activated monomer mechanism with benzyl alcohol as co-initiator.

Former works of our group have demonstrated the potential of catalytic systems based on titanium and zirconium in esterification of fatty acidy derived from soybean oil, in the presence of methanol. From these results, it arise the interest of evaluate the behavior of these systems in the presence of ethanol in the transesterification of soybean oil and in the esterification of fatty acid derived from this oil. In this context, this study aimed to investigate the catalytic activity of catalysts, exhibiting general formula M(n-butoxide)x (maltolate)4-x where M is titanium or zirconium, on the ethylic esterification and transesterification of soybean oil and soybean fatty acids, for obtaining biodiesel. Six catalysts were synthesized, two based on titanium and ford based on zirconium, in which the amount of the ligand maltolate (3-hydroxi-2-methyl-4-pironate), and n-butoxide. The formation of the complexes was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy. The catalytic activity of these catalysts was evaluated in the ethylic esterification via acid-base titulation, and ethylic transesterification via gas chromatography. The complexes M(n-butoxide)x (maltolate)4-x proved to be active in esterification, with conversions up to 81%, and in the transesterification yields up to 19%. When ethanol is used, the reactivity is lower than that observed when methanol is employed. In addition, complexes of Zr showed catalytic activity higher than the complex Ti. / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Trabalhos anteriores do nosso grupo de pesquisa mostraram o potencial de sistemas catalíticos à base de titânio e zircônio em reações de esterificação de ácidos graxos do óleo de soja, na presença de metanol. A partir desses resultados, surgiu o interesse de avaliar o comportamento desses sistemas utilizando o etanol na transesterificação do óleo de soja e esterificação de ácidos graxos derivados desse óleo. Então o presente trabalho visou à utilização de catalisadores de fórmula geral M (n-butóxido)x(maltol)4-x, onde M é o titânio ou zircônio, na reação de esterificação e transesterificação etílica do óleo de soja e ácidos graxos de soja, para obtenção do biodiesel. Foram investigados seis catalisadores, dois de titânio e quatro de zircônio, nos quais foi variada a quantidade de ligante maltolato (3-hidroxi-2-metil-4-pironato) e n-butóxido. A formação dos complexos foi confirmada por espectroscopia na região do infravermelho médio. A atividade catalítica desses catalisadores foi avaliada na reação de esterificação etílica através da titulação ácido-base e na reação de transesterificação etílica através da cromatografia gasosa. Os complexos do tipo M(n-butóxido)x(maltol)4-x se mostraram ativos em reações de esterificação com conversões de até 81% e na reação transesterificação com rendimento de 19%. Quando se emprega o etanol, a reatividade é inferior àquela observada quando se emprega o metanol. Além disso, os complexos de zircônio apresentaram atividade catalítica superior aos complexos de titânio.