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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Cheng-Ying Liu, Akira Ishigami, Takashi Kurose, Hiroshi Ito
Summary: UHMWPE/graphene nanocomposites synthesized by octa-screw extrusion exhibit significant improvements in strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability compared to pure UHMWPE, as well as increased hydrophilicity and absence of cytotoxicity, making them a potential candidate for joint replacement applications.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Tun Cai, Shengpeng Zhan, Tian Yang, Dan Jia, Jiesong Tu, Yinhua Li, Jian Li, Haitao Duan
Summary: In this study, CZrP/UHMWPE composites with different CZrP contents were prepared, and their tribological properties were investigated through friction experiments. The results showed that the composites with 5 wt% CZrP had the lowest friction coefficient and wear loss. CZrP gradually accumulated on the friction surface during dry friction and wear, forming a protective layer with certain strength and lubricity. This research provides an effective strategy to improve the tribological properties of UHMWPE under high contact stress conditions.
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Engineering, Mechanical
Zhaojie Meng, Yunxia Wang, Hao Liu, Yunfeng Yan, Fengyuan Yan
Summary: A hybrid material of ATP-TiO2 was prepared and reinforced in UHMWPE matrix, showing improved wear resistance and thermal conductivity.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Pengcheng Hu, Haifu Yang, Pan Zhang, Wei Wang, Jun Liu, Yuansheng Cheng
Summary: The ballistic performance of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber-reinforced laminates is investigated experimentally and numerically. Different failure modes, including delamination, fiber fracture, and bulging deformation, have been identified. The effects of projectile nose shape, spacing size, and pitch angle on the ballistic behavior are analyzed using a three-dimensional numerical model.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiajia Chen, Dandan Wang, Xinyu Lu, Haoquan Guo, Pengcheng Xiu, Yu Qin, Chaozhong Xu, Xiaoli Gu
Summary: In this study, a Co/m-ATP catalyst was prepared using attapulgite as a carrier to depolymerize lignin. Under appropriate reaction conditions, the catalyst showed high bio-oil yield and low char yield, indicating its potential application in lignin depolymerization.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Tun Cai, Shengpeng Zhan, Tian Yang, Yinhua Li, Dan Jia, Jiesong Tu, Jian Li, Haitao Duan
Summary: UHMWPE-g-AA samples were prepared by ultraviolet-light-induced surface grafting, and their tribological properties in seawater were studied using ball-on-disk tribology experiments. The results show that the PAA lubricating brush layer improves the fluid medium at the friction surface/interface, reducing the friction coefficient and wear amount of the friction pair.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Tian Yang, Haiping Xu, Yongliang Jin, Ke Huang, Jiesong Tu, Dan Jia, Shengpeng Zhan, Lixin Ma, Haitao Duan
Summary: UHMWPE/Ph4Sn nanocomposites were fabricated by hot-pressing, and their surface hardness, crystallinity, and tribological properties were studied. The experimental results showed that with the increase of Ph4Sn content, the wear of composites first decreased significantly and then increased, while the friction coefficient remained basically unchanged. The dominant wear mechanism changed from adhesive wear to plastic deformation and finally to abrasive wear.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guang Xian, Ji Xiong, Hongyuan Fan, Fan Jiang, Zhixing Guo, Haibo Zhao, Lijun Xian, Zhengbiao Jing, Jun Liao, Yi Liu
Summary: The study investigated the deposition of TiN coatings on different tool materials using arc evaporation, finding that the TiN coating on TiCN-based cermets exhibited the best wear resistance with significantly higher adhesion than that on high-speed steel; the different substrate materials affected the coating's microstructure, hardness, and atomic composition; friction tests showed that the wear mechanism of TiN coatings on all tool materials was mainly abrasive wear.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Xinyue Zhang, Kai Chen, Linmin Xu, Jianwei Qi, Yong Luo, Dekun Zhang
Summary: This study conducted friction and wear tests between Ti6Al4V socket and UHMWPE ball under different lubrication conditions, and established wear mechanism models. The results showed that dry friction caused the worst wear severity, while SBF and FBS lubrication conditions reduced friction coefficient and wear rate.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Santosh Mandal, P. K. Sain, Aman Kabra, Nimu Chand Reger, Dhanraj Solanki, R. K. Goyal, A. K. Bhargava
Summary: Polycarbonate (PC) matrix nanocomposites containing Si3N4 nanoparticles were prepared by solution mixing method. The nanocomposites showed improved density and microhardness with increasing volume percent of nanoparticles. The nanocomposite with 20 vol.% Si3N4 particles exhibited the highest microhardness improvement and wear resistance, making it suitable for applications in cams, gears, boat and pump impellers.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jianzheng Cui, Jing Zhao, Shijie Wang, Yunlong Li
Summary: Molecular dynamics simulations were used to compare the mechanical and tribological properties of nitrile rubber composites reinforced by different functionalized graphene sheets, showing that the introduction of functionalized graphene enhances the properties of the composites. The COOH-functionalized graphene exhibited the best effect on enhancing the mechanical and tribological properties of the nitrile rubber composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Rongxia Zhao, Zhanyong Zhao, Peikang Bai, Wenbo Du, Di Tie, Zhen Zhang, Liqing Wang, Yu Wang
Summary: Magnesium-coated graphene with improved wettability and dispersion was successfully prepared using a novel organic chemical reduction method. The graphene was uniformly distributed in the matrix, and a finer and more dispersed strengthening phase was observed around it. In addition, MgO nanoparticles were formed on the surface of graphene, enhancing the wear resistance of the composites through nano-scale contact and tight interfacial bonding with the substrate.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shirin Shokoohi, Ghasem Naderi
Summary: The study evaluated the dispersion state of clay in tire-tread compounds containing Cloisite 15A using different theoretical models, with Halpin-Tsai and Guth models suggesting partially intercalated microstructure while transmission electron microscopy results were more reliable, indicating that clay particles may not have received proper compounding conditions. Hyperelastic modeling was conducted to analyze the samples, with the sample containing 1 phr nanoclay showing the best fit to the hyperelastic models.
JOURNAL OF VINYL & ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nayan Dhakal, Yijun Shi, Nazanin Emami
Summary: The study found that PVP is an excellent viscosity modifier for water, significantly affecting the lubricating properties of UHMWPE and its composites, reducing friction and wear, and improving anti-wear performance.
LUBRICATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhaojie Meng, Yunxia Wang, Hao Liu, Fengyuan Yan
Summary: Attapulgite nanofibers grafted on the surface of carbon fibers can greatly enhance the thermal, mechanical, and tribological properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The improvement is mainly attributed to the increased mechanical interlocking between the matrix and fillers, resulting in enhanced material properties of the composite.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)