Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for the reduction of residual acidity of halogenated polymer. The process involves treating the halogenated polymer to a physical process such as rotary vacuum drying and then neutralizing the treated halogenated polymer with alkaline metal salt solutions. The process requires less quantity of an economic neutralizing agent/base during chemical treatment, thus improving process economy without prejudicing quality of the final halogenated polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transition metal based pro-catalyst represented by Formula I: wherein, the substituents have the meaning as defined in the specification. The present disclosure also relates to a process for preparing the transition metal based pro-catalyst represented by Formula I and the catalyst composition obtained therefrom. Further, the present disclosure relates to a process for polymerizing olefins by employing the catalyst composition comprising the transition metal based pro-catalyst represented by Formula I.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for the preparation of high strength and high modulus polyethylene products/laminates consisting of steps such as providing a pre-dried, at least 50% disentangled ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) powder, feeding the UHMWPE powder having temperature ranging from ?15° C. to 50° C., at the nip of at least one pair of heated, polished counter rotating calendaring rollers, rotating at different roller speeds to obtain at least one pre-laminate and hot stretching the pre-laminate(s) at a pre-determined temperature and pre-determined stretching speed to obtain high strength laminates. The laminates provided by the present disclosure have tensile strength ranging between 0.5 GPa and 3.0 GPa and tensile modulus ranging between 40 GPa and 200 GPa.

Abstract: There is provided a chemically immobilized heterogeneous single site polymerization catalyst represented by Formula I. wherein, M is a Group IV transition metal; R1 is or a functionalized inorganic oxide support selected from the group consisting of such that R8 is a molecule having a carboxylic or sulphonic acid group; R2-R5, are independently, H or a hydrocarbon; R6 is t-butyl; R7 is a functionalized inorganic oxide support selected from the group consisting of such that R8 is a molecule having a carboxylic or sulphonic acid group; and X1 and X2 are independently F, Cl, Br or I. There is also provided a method for the preparation of the chemically immobilized heterogeneous single site polymerization catalyst as represented by Formula I.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a heterogeneous Ziegler-Natta catalyst system to be used in the preparation of ultra-high molecular weight polymers (UHMWP). The system includes at least one procatalyst, at least one co-catalyst, at least one hydrocarbon medium and at least one external donor, wherein the ratio of elemental magnesium to elemental titanium to halide, in the procatalyst, is 1:1.3:3.7; the ratio of elemental aluminum, present in the co-catalyst to elemental titanium, present in the procatalyst, ranges between 6:1 and 12:1; and the ratio of elemental silicon, present in the external donor to elemental titanium, present in the procatalyst, ranges between 1:10 and 10:1. The present disclosure also provides a process for preparation of UHMWPE using the heterogeneous Ziegler-Natta catalyst system of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-cryogenic process for the large scale synthesis of disentangled ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (DUHMWPE) polymers. The process comprises of the following steps: a. mixing FI catalyst of formula I with a hydrocarbon solvent containing poly-methyl aluminoxane (P-MAO) co-catalyst in a vessel under stirring before polymerization or directly in the polymerization vessel at a temperature ranging between 25° C. and 29° C. under a dry Nitrogen atmosphere; and lower concentration of co-catalyst resulting in the associated benefits as described earlier in the claims and descriptions. b. pressurizing ethylene in the polymerization vessel and polymerizing ethylene in a solution or a suspension, continuously or batch wise, in one or more stages at a temperature is in the range of 30° C. to 50° C.

Abstract: In the present disclosure an easily processable ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and a process for preparation thereof is disclosed wherein the easy processable ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene is prepared by melt mixing a first ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene having poor process-ability and a second ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene along with a minimal amount of solvent. The easily processable ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene is melt processable below its melting point and requires lesser compression molding time as compared to the first ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene.

Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a solid state graft copolymerization process for the preparation of disentangled ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene graft copolymers in which disentangled ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene is admixed with at least one functional monomer and a free radical initiator to obtain a mixture; and the mixture thus obtained is subjected to solid state polymerization to obtain a graft copolymer of disentangled ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The graft copolymers of disentangled ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene shows better crystallization temperature that ranges between 117° C. to 121° C. and improved decomposition temperature (T100) that ranges between 460° C. to 480° C.

Abstract: A process for preparing high melt strength propylene polymers is provided. The process comprises: blending base propylene polymers with 0.1 to 1% w/w of polyfunctional acrylate monomer, in the presence of 10 to 50 ppm organic peroxide and 0.2 to 20% w/w of an additive such as stabilizer, acid neutralizer, antioxidants or lubricants. The high strength modified propylene polymers obtained have 30 to 60% of increased melt strength than that of the base propylene polymers.

Abstract: There is provided a chemically immobilized heterogeneous single site polymerization catalyst represented by Formula I. wherein, M is a Group IV transition metal; R1 is or a functionalized inorganic oxide support selected from the group consisting of such that R8 is a molecule having a carboxylic or sulphonic acid group; R2-R5, are independently, H or a hydrocarbon; R6 is t-butyl; R7 is a functionalized inorganic oxide support selected from the group consisting of such that R8 is a molecule having a carboxylic or sulphonic acid group; and X1 and X2 are independently F, Cl, Br or I. There is also provided a method for the preparation of the chemically immobilized heterogeneous single site polymerization catalyst as represented by Formula I.

Abstract: A process of modifying propylene polymers via melt grafting of polyfunctional monomer (PFMs) involving pre-initiative step thereby facilitating perfect absorption of PFMs on polymer matrix and initiate their grafting prior to reactive extrusion without using free radical initiators so that branching can be introduced in propylene polymer matrix. The modified propylene polymers showed enhanced shear sensitivity, increase in molecular weight, broadening of molecular weight distribution and strain hardening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-cryogenic process for the large scale synthesis of disentangled ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (DUHMWPE) polymers. The process comprises of the following steps: a. mixing FI catalyst of formula I with a hydrocarbon solvent containing poly-methyl aluminoxane (P-MAO) co-catalyst in a vessel under stirring before polymerization or directly in the polymerization vessel at a temperature ranging between 25° C. and 29° C. under a dry Nitrogen atmosphere; and lower concentration of co-catalyst resulting in the associated benefits as described earlier in the claims and descriptions. b. pressurizing ethylene in the polymerization vessel and polymerizing ethylene in a solution or a suspension, continuously or batch wise, in one or more stages at a temperature is in the range of 30° C. to 50° C.

Abstract: A process for preparing high melt strength propylene polymers is provided. The process comprises: blending base propylene polymers with 0.1 to 1% w/w of polyfunctional acrylate monomer, in the presence of 10 to 50 ppm organic peroxide and 0.2 to 20% w/w of an additive such as stabilizer, acid neutralizer, antioxidants or lubricants. The high strength modified propylene polymers obtained have 30 to 60% of increased melt strength than that of the base propylene polymers.

Abstract: A process of modifying propylene polymers via melt grafting of polyfunctional monomer (PFMs) involving pre-initiative step thereby facilitating perfect absorption of PFMs on polymer matrix and initiate their grafting prior to reactive extrusion without using free radical initiators so that branching can be introduced in propylene polymer matrix. The modified propylene polymers showed enhanced shear sensitivity, increase in molecular weight, broadening of molecular weight distribution and strain hardening.