With the collaboration of Iran Polymer Society
Polyolefins Functionalization
Modification of low-molecular-weight polyethylene through grafted copolymerization with methyl acrylate

Valentin Olegovich Kudyshkin; Nurad Ismatovich Bozorov; Ruslan Khaitkulovich Madiev; Bektemir Khamidovich Ruziev; Nurbek Shodievich Ashurov; Sayera Sharafovna Rashidova

Volume 12, Issue 2 , June 2025, , Pages 119-128

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2025.35623.1343

Abstract
  Copolymers of methyl acrylate were grafted onto low-molecular-weight polyethylene in the presence of benzoyl peroxide in o-xylene. The formation of these copolymers was confirmed by functional analysis of the ether groups and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Various synthesis patterns were demonstrated, ...  Read More

Food Packaging
Quantifying compositional and physical properties of antimicrobial polyethylene food packaging films using natural and sustainable fillers and additives

Ali Sefa Onsekizoglu; Ali Durmus; Ferhat Şen; Memet Vezir Kahraman; Ismail Aydin

Volume 12, Issue 1 , February 2025, , Pages 17-29

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2024.35583.1337

Abstract
   In this study, LDPE compounds were prepared using different types of solid and liquid natural additives by melt compounding method. Spent coffee ground (SCG) and organoclay (OCL) powders were used as bio-based and mineral-based solid additives, respectively. Carvacrol and Liquidambar orientalis ...  Read More

Composites and nanocomposites
Preparation and characterization of nano WO3/Bi2O3/GO and BaSO4/GO dispersed HDPE composites for X-ray shielding application

Tohid Abdolahzadeh; Jalil Morshedian; Shervin Ahmadi

Volume 9, Issue 2 , July 2022, , Pages 73-83

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2022.3009.1201

Abstract
  Researchers have studied the possibility of various polymer composites for radiation shielding applications. Lightness and non-toxicity of these materials are their significant advantages compared to Pb base traditional and common shields. In this research, polyethylene (HDPE)-based composites for shielding ...  Read More

Polymer processing
Changes in signal transmission speed in coaxial cables through regulating the foam structure of the polyethylene dielectric section

Milad Moradian; Taher Azdast; Ali Doniavi

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 41-48

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2020.2787.1167

Abstract
  Polyolefins have been widely used in the electrical insulation and cable industry in recent years. One of the main usages of these materials is dielectric insulation in coaxial cables. Low attenuation and high signal transmission speed are among the desired features in coaxial cables. The role of polyethylene ...  Read More

Catalysis
Effect of NH3/methylaluminoxane/dodecylamine modifiednanoclay on morphology and properties of polyethylene/ clay nanocomposites prepared by in-situ polymerization

Alikhani Ali; Shokoufeh Hakim; Mehdi Nekoomanesh

Volume 5, Issue 2 , June 2018, , Pages 125-139

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2018.2047.1109

Abstract
  This study presents methods for treating a kind of nanoclay and investigates the effects of methylaluminoxane (MAO) exposure time and or dodecylamine (DDA) reflux time on in-situ polymerization of ethylene in the presence of nanoclay and examines the morphology and properties of the prepared polyethylene/clay ...  Read More

Catalysis
Effects of Ti/Mg molar ratio on bi-supported SiO2/MgCl2 (ethoxide type)/TiCl4 catalysts in ethylene homopolymerization and ethylene/1-hexene copolymerization

Liang Zhu; Xuelian He; Ruihua Cheng; Zhen Liu; Ning Zhao; Boping Liu

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 1-13

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2017.1470

Abstract
  SiO2/MgCl2 (ethoxide type)/TiCl4 Ziegler-Natta catalysts for use in ethylene polymerization and ethylene/1-hexene copolymerization have been prepared using silica with a supported layer of magnesium ethoxide (Mg(OEt)2) as a catalyst precursor, followed by treating with TiCl4 at different Ti/Mg ...  Read More

Catalysis
How can pH value during catalyst preparation affect the performance of vanadium-modified (SiO2/MgO/ MgCl2)•TiClx Ziegler-Natta polyethylene catalysts

Ting Fu; Ruihua Cheng; Xuelian He; Zhen Liu; Zhou Tian; Boping Liu

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 31-45

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2017.1492

Abstract
  Vanadium-modified (SiO2/MgO/MgCl2)•TiClx Ziegler-Natta catalysts were prepared through co-impregnation of water-soluble magnesium and vanadium salts under different pH values. Several key factors such as pH value of co-impregnation solution during catalyst preparation, catalyst performances including ...  Read More

Polymer processing
Rheological, thermal and tensile properties of PE/nanoclay nanocomposites and PE/nanoclay nanocomposite cast films

Mehdi Hajiabdolrasouli; Amir Babaei

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 47-58

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2017.1500

Abstract
  The effects of three different mixers, two different feeding orders and nanoclay content on the structure development and rheological properties of PE/nanoclay nanocomposite samples were investigated. Fractional Zener and Carreau–Yasuda models were applied to discuss the melt linear viscoelastic ...  Read More

Catalysis
Well-defined PE-b-PTFE diblock copolymers via combination of coordination chain transfer polymerization and condensation reaction: Facile preparation and surface modification of polyethylene film

Feng He; Peiyuan Li; Anyang Wu; Tao Xu; Zhisheng Fu; Liang Zhu; Zhiqiang Fan

Volume 4, Issue 2 , June 2017, , Pages 191-200

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2016.1409

Abstract
  In this paper, a series of well-defined polyethylene-b-polytetrafluoroethylene diblock copolymers (PE–b– PTFEs) were prepared by a coupling reaction of hydroxyl-terminated polyethylene (PE–OH) and isocyanateterminated 1H,1H-perfluoro-1-tetradecanol (PFDO–NCO). PE–OH was ...  Read More

Preparation and characterization of polyethylene/ glass fiber composite membrane prepared via thermally induced phase separation method

Ali Behboudi; Yoones Jafarzadeh; Reza Yegani; Ali Akbari

Volume 4, Issue 2 , June 2017, , Pages 201-212

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2016.1418

Abstract
  Grinded glass fiber (GGF) embedded high density polyethylene (HDPE) membranes were prepared via thermally induced phase separation method. FESEM images showed that all the membranes had leafy structure, indicating a solid-liquid mechanism during phase separation. The results of EDX and TGA analyses confirmed ...  Read More

Polymer processing
Oxygen-barrier films based on low-density polyethylene/ ethylene vinyl alcohol/ polyethylene-grafted maleic anhydride compatibilizer

Mohammadreza Rahnama; Abdulrasoul Oromiehie; Shervin Ahmadi; Ismaeil Ghasemi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 137-147

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2016.1398

Abstract
  In this research, high oxygen-barrier films were organized based on low-density polyethylene (LDPE)/ ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH)/ polyethylene-grafted maleic anhydride (LDPE-g-MA) compatibilizer. The effects of 10–30 wt. % EVOH and 0–10 wt. % LDPE-g-MA loadings on the properties of final ...  Read More

Polymeric foams
High porosity polyethylene aerogels

Christophe Daniel; Simona Longo; Gaetano Guerra

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 49-55

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2015.1113

Abstract
  Monolithic aerogels of high molecular weight polyethylene (Mw= 3x106- 6x106 g/mol) have been prepared by solvent extraction with supercritical carbon dioxide from thermoreversible gels prepared in decalin. These low density and highly porous aerogels present an apparent porosity up to 90%. The aerogel ...  Read More

Catalysis
Synthesis of high molecular weight polyethylene using FI catalyst

G. Hossein Zohuri; Saman Damavandi; Saeid Ahmadjo; Reza sandaroos; Mohammad A. Shamekhi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , January 2014, , Pages 25-32

https://doi.org/10.22063/poj.2014.925

Abstract
  A FI Zr-based catalyst of bis[N-(3,5-dicumylsalicylidene)-2′,6′­diisopropylanilinato]zirconium(IV) dichloride was prepared and used for polymerization of ethylene. The effects of reaction conditions on the polymerization were examined in detail. The increase in ethylene pressure and rise ...  Read More