Novel, patent-pending single site catalyst for producing disentangled ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (dis-UHMWPE)

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National Chemical Laboratory (NCL)

Project Overview

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

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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 144C
, Density (g/cc): 0.97 g/cc

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www.ncl-india.org

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Chemical Sciences

Focus Area

Production of Polyethylene

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TRL: Technology Readiness Level

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