MCM-41 as Nanofiller in Polyethylene Hybrid Materials

• Author(s): Ribeiro, M. R. ; Campos, João M. ; Bento, A. ; Lourenço, J. P. ; Pérez, E. ; Cerrada, María L.
• Date: 2009
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/940
• Origin: Sapientia - Universidade do Algarve
• Subject(s): Ethylene polimerisation; Zirconocene; Nanocomposites
• Document Type: Conference Object
• Language: English

Description

Mesoporous MCM-41 exhibits a stable framework structure, well-defined nanopores and a large surface area. When combined with metallocene polymerisation catalyst, these mesoporous materials, provide a unique route for preparing polyolefin-based nanocomposites by in situ polymerisation.