Research Trends in Carbon Chain Polymers and Their Derivatives: Highlighting the Decade‐Long Research

Abstract

Polyolefins include low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polybutylene (PB). Polyolefins offer unique characteristics such as chemical resistance, smooth surface, re-shapability, and are lighter than glass and metal-based materials. The global plastics industry produces polyolefin as their major product and these polyolefins are mostly used as commercial commodity plastics. Moreover, the characteristics of polyolefin can be further improved by forming their blends and/or composites and incorporating fillers. This review highlights the role of various fillers such as titanium dioixde-based, nitride-based, and carbon-based nanomaterials, in influencing polyolefin composites. Moreover, the contribution of layered double hydroxide in olefin polymerization, and the impact of filler properties such as filler content, filler type, filler phase stability, and synergistic effect between the fillers and polymers on nanocomposites are discussed.

Emerging Bio-Based Polymers from Lab to Market: Current Strategies, Market Dynamics and Research Trends

“…Investigations into recycling and upcycling are especially crucial in the field of bio-based polymers because they have the potential to cut waste and advance the circular economy. These developments in research are essential for the creation and commercialization of bio-based polymers, which have the potential to drastically lessen the environmental effect of plastics and advance the progression of a more sustainable future [81].…”