Novel, Single Site Catalyst for Producing Disentangled Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene (dis-UHMWPE)

• Novel, patent-pending catalyst
• One-pot, two-step catalyst synthesis process
• Producing raw materials for melt processing of UHMWPE into oriented forms

• Tapes & fibers of UHMWPE: Ballistic protection for defense, military, body armor, helmets, protective clothing
• Others: Cargo containers, aquaculture nets, ropes & cables

• CSIR-NCL has developed a novel catalyst system to manufacture highly crystalline, disentangled ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (dis-UHMWPE).
• Catalyst: Heterogeneous, single-site catalyst
• Product:
  • UHMPWPE powder
  • Enhanced crystallinity: 84 %
  • Molecular weight (Mw): 2-13 mil g/mol
  • Melting point: 141−144 °C
  • Melting peaks: 2 separate, & High at 144°C
  • Density (g/cc): 0.97 g/cc