It is shown that the relationship between the catalyst/polymer structure, process conditions and final product properties needs to be addressed in more detail. From an industrial point of view, the interest starts from the need to control the growth of the catalyst/polymer particle during the polymerisation process. This first part of a two-part review discusses the different factors that can influence the physical properties of the nascent polymer, and how these can impact the evolution of particle morphology.
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Cover: In an effort to better understand the underlying processes in olefin polymerisations, a novel stopped flow reactor system is used to examine the morphology of particles of polyethylene produced on supported catalysts, as well as the evolution of reaction kinetics and polymer properties at extremely short time (i.e. less than 40 ms).
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