Copolymerization of norbornene with ethylene: A high-resolution liquid NMR, DSC and solid state NMR study

Wu Jang Huang, Feng Chih Chang, Peter Po Jen Chu

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Abstract

In this paper, we report the monomer reactivity on the copolymerization of norbornene and ethylene. The reactivity ratios for ethylene (M1) and norbornene (M2) are 18.5 and 0.035, respectively. Different copolymerization conditions can produce COC with different microstructures. A 13C NMR shift assignment in pentad sequences in copolymers has been obtained. More isolated polynorbornene or a micro-block length can be obtained using a low Zr/Al catalyst/co-catalyst ratio and at a lower NB/ethylene feed ratio. The T1pC decay curve shows two component decays in all resonance peaks. These two component decays come from different norbornene microstructures, while the block and alternative have similar T1pC values.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)51-56
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Polymer Research
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2000

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