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Chemical Sciences

Title:

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

Area:

Chemical Sciences

Focus Area:

Production of Polyethylene

Social Benefits:

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

Developing Agency:

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Maharashtra

Technology Readiness Index:

Lab Validation

Email:

director@ncl.res.in
Website Link :http://www.ncl-india.org
Source (more info) :https://t.ly/l_sb

Brief Description

Description :

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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