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Surface modification of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers
- Source :
- Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics; 1 February 2004, Vol. 42 Issue: 3 p463-472, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- To prevent the loss of fiber strength, ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers were treated with an ultraviolet radiation technique combined with a corona-discharge treatment. The physical and chemical changes in the fiber surface were examined with scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared/attenuated total reflectance. The gel contents of the fibers were measured by a standard device. The mechanical properties of the treated fibers and the interfacial adhesion properties of UHMWPE-fiber-reinforced vinyl ester resin composites were investigated with tensile testing. After 20 min or so of ultraviolet radiation based on 6-kW corona treatment, the T-peel strength of the treated UHMWPE-fiber composite was one to two times greater than that of the as-received UHMWPE-fiber composite, whereas the tensile strength of the treated UHMWPE fibers was still up to 3.5 GPa. The integrated mechanical properties of the treated UHMWPE fibers were also optimum. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 42: 463472, 2004
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08876266 and 10990488
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs5573635
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.10727