This invention relates to the technical field of polymers, and more particularly to a long-chain branched poly(4-methyl-1-
pentene), its preparation method, and its applications. The general
structural formula of the long-chain branched poly(4-methyl-1-
pentene) is shown in Formula I: where R is selected from C1-C8
alkyl groups, m is selected from natural numbers 2-10, and n is selected from natural numbers 0-50. A
comonomer is obtained by reacting raw materials including α,ω-non-conjugated dienes and organosiloxane monomers; the
comonomer is then polymerized with 4-methyl-1-
pentene to obtain the long-chain branched poly(4-methyl-1-pentene). The preparation method is simple, the reaction is mild, the
comonomer conversion rate is high, no complicated pretreatment or post-treatment processes are required, and conventional Ziegler-
Natta catalysts can meet the requirements, showing broad prospects for industrial production. The selected raw materials are all commonly used in industry, and no special raw materials are required, ensuring cost-effectiveness and suitability for industrial applications.