Synthesizing ethylene/1-octene copolymer and its nanocomposites with graphene and carbon nanotubes using a Ziegler − Natta catalyst

• Published in: Journal of macromolecular science. Part A, Pure and applied chemistry Vol. 57; no. 11; pp. 761 - 768
• Main Authors: Assar, S., Zohuri, G. H., Ramezanian, N., Ahmadjo, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Taylor & Francis 01.11.2020; Marcel Dekker, Inc
• Subjects: Carbon; Catalysts; Chemical synthesis; Copolymerization; Copolymers; Crystal structure; Crystallinity; Ethylene; ethylene/1-octene copolymerization; Graphene; Melt temperature; Multi wall carbon nanotubes; Nanocomposites; Octenes; Optimization; Physical properties; Polymerization; Polymers; Thermal stability; Ziegler-Natta catalyst; Ziegler-Natta catalysts

Copolymerization of ethylene and 1-octene was carried out using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and the optimization of copolymerization conditions was studied. The optimum polymerization activity was obtained at 60 °C and [Al]:[Ti] molar ratio of 143:1. It was observed that the increase in the comonomer r...