Recent Advancements in the Synthesis of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene via Late Transition Metal Catalysts

Qiang Yue; Rong Gao; Zhihui Song; Qingqiang Gou

doi:10.3390/polym16121688

journal article Open Access Jun 13, 2024

Recent Advancements in the Synthesis of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene via Late Transition Metal Catalysts

Qiang Yue

Rong Gao

Zhihui Song Qingqiang Gou

Polymers Vol. 16 No. 12 pp. 1688 · MDPI AG

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Abstract

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylenes (UHMWPEs) are significant engineering plastics for their unique properties, such as high impact resistance, abrasion resistance, weatherability, lubricity, and chemical resistance. Consequently, developing a suitable catalyst is vital in facilitating the preparation of UHMWPE. The late transition metal catalysts have emerged as effective catalysts in producing UHMWPE due to their availability, enhanced tolerance to heteroatom groups, active polymerization characteristics, and good copolymerization ability with polar monomers. In this review, we mainly focus on the late transition metal catalysts, summarizing advancements in their application over the past decade. Four key metals (Ni, Pd, Fe, Co) for generating linear or branched UHMWPE will be primarily explored in this manuscript.

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Published: Jun 13, 2024
Vol/Issue: 16(12)
Pages: 1688
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Authors

Q

Qiang Yue

Department of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China

R

Rong Gao

Department of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China

Z

Zhihui Song

Department of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China

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Qingqiang Gou

Department of Polyethylene, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China Award: U23B6011

Cite This Article

Qiang Yue, Rong Gao, Zhihui Song, et al. (2024). Recent Advancements in the Synthesis of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene via Late Transition Metal Catalysts. Polymers, 16(12), 1688. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16121688

Recent Advancements in the Synthesis of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene via Late Transition Metal Catalysts

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