Preparation of nano-polyethylene fibers and floccules by extrusion polymerization under atmospheric pressure using the SBA-15-supported Cp 2ZrCl2 catalytic system

Xiaochen Dong, Li Wang, Wenqin Wang, Guohua Jiang, Ying Chen, Zhenrong Zhao, Jianjun Wang

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Abstract

Nano-polyethylene fibers and floccules were prepared under atmospheric pressure via ethylene extrusion polymerization in suit, using the SBA-15-supported Cp2ZrCl2 catalytic system. The major morphology units in the samples were fibers and floccules. The diameter of the single nano-fibers was 120-200 nm. The single nano-fibers could aggregate to form fiber aggregates and bundles. The number of PE floccules increased with extension of polymerization time, while the melting point of PE with nano-fibers was little higher than that of common polyethylene.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-37
Number of pages7
JournalMacromolecular Materials and Engineering
Volume290
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Jan 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Extrusion polymerization
  • Fibers
  • Floccules
  • Supported catalysts
  • Zirconocene

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