Highly dispersed clay–polyolefin nanocomposites free of compatibilizers, via the in situ polymerization of α-olefins by clay-supported catalysts

Abstract

In situ polymerization by certain transition metal catalysts supported on and activated by acid-treated montmorillonite produces well-dispersed clay-polyolefin nanocomposites, without requiring either organic surfactants to be present in the clay phase or modification of the polyolefin structure.