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125Zhibin YeDeveloping advanced polyolefin m<strong>at</strong>erials by novelpolymeriz<strong>at</strong>ion processesA grant of $25,000 per year.Une subvention de 25 000 $ par année.Discovery Grant – Subvention à la découverteAs the world’s largest pro<strong>du</strong>ced polymers, polyolefinsplay an extremely important role in our in<strong>du</strong>stry and society.Despite their size and commodity n<strong>at</strong>ure, polyolefinsare the fastest-growing sector of the polymer in<strong>du</strong>stry andremain highly technology driven. Improving pro<strong>du</strong>ct qualityand developing advanced polyolefin m<strong>at</strong>erials with controlledchain structure and tailored m<strong>at</strong>erials properties are two of the mostimportant directions in polyolefins research and development.The overall objective of the proposed research is to develop advanced polyolefinm<strong>at</strong>erials with unique structure and superior properties by using novelpolymeriz<strong>at</strong>ion processes. Funds are requested to support two gra<strong>du</strong><strong>at</strong>e studentseach year to work on two well-defined projects in this area. Project#1 is to develop novel functionalized polyolefin block/graft copolymers withwell-defined chain architecture and excellent surface properties by using anew polymeriz<strong>at</strong>ion technology th<strong>at</strong> which uniquely combines c<strong>at</strong>alyzed olefinpolymeriz<strong>at</strong>ion with <strong>at</strong>om transfer radical polymeriz<strong>at</strong>ion of functionalmonomers. Project #2 is to develop novel long-chain-branched (LCB) polyolefinswith superior processing properties through olefin copolymeriz<strong>at</strong>ionwith nonconjug<strong>at</strong>ed dienes.The proposed research is highly multidisciplinary and interfaces diversedisciplines including polymer chemistry and physics, m<strong>at</strong>erials science, c<strong>at</strong>alysis,and polymer reaction engineering. The fundamental knowledge gener<strong>at</strong>edfrom this research will have significant impacts on research in polyolefinsarea. The novel polyolefin m<strong>at</strong>erials and new polymeriz<strong>at</strong>ion processes developedwill be promising for in<strong>du</strong>strial applic<strong>at</strong>ions. The research will alsoprovide excellent training opportunities for students to gain useful knowledgeand skills and to prepare them for future employment in Canadian in<strong>du</strong>stryand institutes.
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