This invention discloses a method for preparing
maleic anhydride grafted onto
polyolefin elastomers. By absorbing an initiator onto the surface of the
polyolefin elastomer followed by
dilution,
melt extrusion, and separate injection of the
diluent in the
molten state, this invention effectively alleviates the self-
polymerization problem of
maleic anhydride molecules. This allows
maleic anhydride to be better dispersed in the
polyolefin elastomer during
grafting, reduces the reaction time of the
diluent in the twin-screw extruder screw, minimizes side reactions and byproducts, effectively reduces gelation rate, and improves
grafting rate and efficiency. The method provided by this invention for preparing maleic anhydride grafted onto polyolefin elastomers overcomes the limitations of high gelation rate and low
grafting rate in existing technologies, which
restrict processing and application. The resulting polyolefin
elastomer grafted with maleic anhydride possesses the advantages of low gelation rate, high grafting rate, and high grafting efficiency.