The modified polyethylene monofilament was prepared by melt blending and spinning using (PE), polypropylene-grafted poly(hexamethylene guanidine) (PP-g-PHMG), Cu nanoparticles (CuNPs). effect of CuNP content on the structure, mechanical properties, antimicrobial properties monofilaments studied. In addition, antifouling property fishing nets evaluated. results showed that CuNPs were dispersed h...

Sterilisation by gamma irradiation in the presence of air causes free radicals generated in polyethylene (PE) to react with oxygen, which could lead to loss of physical properties and reduction in fatigue strength. Tissue retrieved from failed total hip replacements often has large quantities of particulate PE and most particles associated with peri-implant osteolysis are oxidised. Consequently...

Abstract In order to investigate the self-healing capability of fibre reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC), mechanical properties and surface morphology of crack in FRCC were studied. Three types of FRCC specimens containing (1) polyethylene (PE) fibre, (2) steel cord (SC) fibre, and (3) hybrid fibres composite (both of PE and SC) were prepared. These specimens, in which cracks were introd...

Plastic packaging systems are ubiquitous in manufacturing. They are an integral component of applications from food to industrial shipping, but their usefulness and efficiency depend critically on fulfilling a number of technical requirements. For example, the plastic films on high-speed packaging lines must show adequate machinability—i.e., avoid sticking to metals and other parts of the handl...

In this study, wax worm larvae (Galleria mellonella) were used to examine their ability degrade and assimilate polyethylene (PE) as an energy source. This idea came from the similarity of wax, that is sole diet for larvae, with PE in composition. Morphology changes, weight loss, FTIR analysis GC-Mass test studied prove degradation by G. mellonella. The maximum depth holes on plastic surface 16%...

The high aspect ratio of layered silicate nanoparticles is very convenient to modify the properties of the polymer, but the hydrophilic nature of silicate surfaces impedes their homogeneous dispersion in the organic polymer phase. The hydrophilic clay minerals are commonly treated with ammonium cations with long alkyl chains to improve the compatibility between the silicate layers and the polym...

Cementation of polyethylene (PE) liners into well-fixed metal shells has become a popular option during revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) particularly for older and frail patients. Although dramatic results were reported with dual-mobility acetabular components to manage hip instability during revision THA, no study evaluated the fixation strength of the cementation of dual-mobility compone...

Passive sampling was used to deduce water concentrations of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the vicinity of a marine Superfund site on the Palos Verdes Shelf, California, USA. Precalibrated solid phase microextraction (SPME) fibers and polyethylene (PE) strips that were preloaded with performance reference compounds (PRCs) were codeployed for 32 d along an 11-station gradient at bottom,...

The use of virgin and recycled plastic macro fibers as reinforcing elements in construction materials has recently gained increasing attention from researchers. Specifically, have become more attractive owing to their large-scale availability, negligible cost, low environmental footprint. In this work, we investigate the benefits related fully-recycled synthetic dispersed reinforcement Fiber Re...

It has been hypothesized that ingestion of microplastic increases exposure of aquatic organisms to hydrophobic contaminants. To date, most laboratory studies investigated chemical transfer from ingested microplastic without taking other exposure pathways into account. Therefore, we studied the effect of polyethylene (PE) microplastic in sediment on PCB uptake by Arenicola marina as a model spec...