Ziegler-Natta Catalysis

Ziegler-Natta catalysis is a chemical process used to produce plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene by guiding how molecules called monomers link together. Using a special catalyst made from metals like titanium combined with other chemicals, it controls the arrangement of polymer chains, resulting in materials with specific shapes and properties. This process allows for the efficient, large-scale production of these plastics with desired characteristics, and it revolutionized the plastics industry by enabling the creation of versatile, durable materials.