Catalysis in ethylene polymerization offers several advantages:
- Efficiency: Catalysts significantly speed up the reaction, making the process economically viable. - Control: Catalysts enable precise control over polymer properties, such as molecular weight, crystallinity, and branching. - Versatility: Different catalysts can produce various types of polyethylene, from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) to linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and HDPE.