Subventions et des contributions :

Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier. (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)

The ability to control polymer architecture via catalyst design has been a major driving force behind the successx000D
of polyolefins. Consequently, polymers made principally of ethylene and propylene now can be used in a broadx000D
range of applications, from ultra-thin trash and produce bags, to car bumpers and they can supersede the use ofx000D
specialty polymers in bullet proof jackets or in high modulus fibers. Precise control over architecture is a keyx000D
to achieve highly desired rheological and mechanical properties.x000D
In this proposal, we will prepare a model polymer in which one branch will be precisely inserted inx000D
polyethylene. Such model polyolefin cannot be prepared by conventional polymerization techniques. Instead, ax000D
special technique will be used. At the onset of the project, a lot of approximately 10 g of the model polymerx000D
will be sent to the industrial partner, Nova Chemicals. They will evaluate its performance. If successful, itx000D
might be envisaged that a longer collaboration be engaged between Nova Chemicals and the scientists ofx000D
Université de Sherbrooke to prepare such remarkable products by econonomically viable routes.