Processing of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene/graphite composites by ultrasonic injection moulding: Taguchi optimization

Preparation of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Using Ziegler-Natta Catalyst System: Optimization of Parameters by Response Surface Methodology

Resin Transfer Moulding of high performance composites

RTM technology is an attractive alternative for high strength steels by composites with a high fibre volume content. The main advantage is a reduction of the assembly costs, since components can be made in one piece rather than out of a compilation of components. Above that the lower specific weight of a composite product results in a weight reduction. In order to obtain more fundamental knowle...

Wear of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

The compressive response of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibres and composites

Measurements are reported for the compressive response of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres and laminated composites loaded along the fibre direction. The compressive strength of the fibres was measured by both recoil tests and knot (or bend) tests. The strength of the fibres is governed by micro-kinking of the fibrils within the fibres. The recoil tests suggest that this...

Synthesis and Tribological Behavior of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)-Lignin Composites

In this paper, we report the synthesis and characterization of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)-lignin composites. During this study four different compositions, namely UHMWPE, UHMWPE-13 wt. % lignin, UHMWPE-25 wt. % lignin and UHMWPE-42.5 wt. % lignin were fabricated by hot pressing. Detailed microstructural studies by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that UHMWPE and ...