Polypropylene graft copolymers represent the largest segment in the grafted polyolefin market, characterized by their versatility and compatibility with a wide range of materials. Polypropylene-based grafted polyolefins hold the dominant market share, benefiting from increasing demand for lightweight and cost-effective solutions, particularly in the automotive sector . The introduction of various functional groups or segments onto PP's backbone has been a key research area to overcome the lack of functional groups on PP chains, which has limited adhesion, dyeability, paintability, and compatibility with other functional polymers.

PP-based graft copolymers have been synthesized via various controlled radical polymerization methods, including ATRP, NMP, and RAFT, enabling precise control of molecular structures . The introduction of branches onto PP backbones significantly influences thermal, rheological, and foaming properties. PP-g-PS and PP-g-PnBA graft copolymers exhibit increased complex viscosity, more pronounced shear-thinning behavior, and reduced loss angle compared to unmodified PP . Under supercritical CO2 foaming, these graft copolymers exhibit closed cell structure, increased cell density, and uniformized cell size distribution compared to linear PP.

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PP graft copolymers find applications as compatibilizers, impact modifiers, adhesion promoters, coatings, ionomers, antistatic agents, biocompatible materials, and stimulus-sensitive materials . They are also used to improve melt strength for blow molding, thermoforming, extrusion coating, and foaming applications . By 2035, styrenic grafted polyolefins are expected to reach a valuation of USD 2.392 billion, reflecting their growing importance in high-performance applications . The development of low-odor and interior-grade formulations is expanding use cases in cabin, appliance, and consumer goods applications where minimal aldehydes and organic acids are required post-processing.

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