Modification of PE fibres for use in composites

Andreopoulos, AG; Tarantili, PA

dc.contributor.author	Andreopoulos, AG	en
dc.contributor.author	Tarantili, PA	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:44:49Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:44:49Z
dc.date.issued	1996	en
dc.identifier.issn	09645993	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/24488
dc.relation.uri	http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0030426937&partnerID=40&md5=79b5fa7a666fa6547eca6e452e0ac479	en
dc.subject.other	Dicumyl peroxide (DCP)	en
dc.subject.other	Ultrahigh modulus polyethylenes (UHMPE)	en
dc.subject.other	Calendering	en
dc.subject.other	Chemical modification	en
dc.subject.other	Crosslinking	en
dc.subject.other	Crystallization	en
dc.subject.other	Fiber reinforced materials	en
dc.subject.other	Polyethylenes	en
dc.subject.other	Surface treatment	en
dc.subject.other	Tensile strength	en
dc.subject.other	Textile fibers	en
dc.subject.other	composites, polyethylene-fibre-reinforced	en
dc.subject.other	fibre modification	en
dc.subject.other	polyethylene fibres, ultra-high-modulus	en
dc.title	Modification of PE fibres for use in composites	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.publicationDate	1996	en
heal.abstract	The use of ultra-high strength polyethylene fibres is restricted due to their relatively low melting point, poor interfacial bonding to many polymeric matrices, high creep and low strength in directions perpendicular to their axes. This paper reviews the approaches taken to overcome these problems by modifying the fibre in various ways. These include crosslinking, chemical etching, treatment in a two-roll mill and callendering.The unique properties of ultra-high modulus polyethylene (UHMPE) fibers are a result of their fully extended and aligned chain configuration. Several methods are available for the production of these fibers, based on the deformation of a gel or a solid. The technique of ultra-drawing polyethylene fibers crystallized from solution has been developed together with the `surface growth' process and the melt extrusion technique. Calendering of UHMPE fibers at 130 °C significantly improves their performance as reinforcement in cases of complex loading.	en
heal.journalName	Technical Textiles International	en
dc.identifier.volume	5	en
dc.identifier.issue	10	en
dc.identifier.spage	26	en
dc.identifier.epage	28	en