TY - JOUR
T1 - Effect of adhesion on mechanical and tribological properties of glass fiber composites, based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powders with various initial particle sizes
AU - Panin, Sergey V.
AU - Kornienko, Lyudmila A.
AU - Huang, Qitao
AU - Buslovich, Dmitry G.
AU - Bochkareva, Svetlana A.
AU - Alexenko, Vladislav O.
AU - Panov, Iliya L.
AU - Berto, Filippo
PY - 2020/4/1
Y1 - 2020/4/1
N2 - The aim of this study was to assess the effect of adhesion between the non-polar, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) matrix and the glass fiber fillers of various lengths treated with the commercially available "KH-550" agent, on the mechanical and tribological properties of the UHMWPE-based composites. The motivation was to find the optimal compositions of the polymer composite, for the compression sintering manufacturing of lining plates for the protection of marine venders and construction vehicles, as well as transport equipment. It was shown that the initial powder size at equal molecular weight determined the distribution patterns of the glass fibers in the matrix, and, as a consequence, the mechanical and tribological properties of the composites. Based on the obtained experimental data and the results of the calculation by a developed computer algorithm, control parameters were determined to give practical recommendations (polymer powder size and glass fiber length), for the production of the UHMWPE-composites having specified mechanical and tribological characteristics. The "GUR4022 + 10% LGF" composite, loaded with the chopped 3 mm glass fibers treated with the "KH-550", was recommended for severe operating conditions (high loads, including impact and abrasive wear). For mild operating conditions (including cases when the silane coupling agent could not be used), the "GUR2122 + 10% MGF" and "GUR2122 + 10% LGF" composites, based on the fine UHMWPE powder, were recommended. However, the cost and technological efficiency of the filler (flowability, dispersibility) and polymer powder processing should be taken into account, in addition to the specified mechanical and tribological properties.
AB - The aim of this study was to assess the effect of adhesion between the non-polar, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) matrix and the glass fiber fillers of various lengths treated with the commercially available "KH-550" agent, on the mechanical and tribological properties of the UHMWPE-based composites. The motivation was to find the optimal compositions of the polymer composite, for the compression sintering manufacturing of lining plates for the protection of marine venders and construction vehicles, as well as transport equipment. It was shown that the initial powder size at equal molecular weight determined the distribution patterns of the glass fibers in the matrix, and, as a consequence, the mechanical and tribological properties of the composites. Based on the obtained experimental data and the results of the calculation by a developed computer algorithm, control parameters were determined to give practical recommendations (polymer powder size and glass fiber length), for the production of the UHMWPE-composites having specified mechanical and tribological characteristics. The "GUR4022 + 10% LGF" composite, loaded with the chopped 3 mm glass fibers treated with the "KH-550", was recommended for severe operating conditions (high loads, including impact and abrasive wear). For mild operating conditions (including cases when the silane coupling agent could not be used), the "GUR2122 + 10% MGF" and "GUR2122 + 10% LGF" composites, based on the fine UHMWPE powder, were recommended. However, the cost and technological efficiency of the filler (flowability, dispersibility) and polymer powder processing should be taken into account, in addition to the specified mechanical and tribological properties.
KW - Adhesion
KW - Compatibilizer
KW - Composition
KW - Glass fiber
KW - Permolecular structure
KW - Strength
KW - Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
KW - Wear resistance
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U2 - 10.3390/ma13071602
DO - 10.3390/ma13071602
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85082937558
VL - 13
JO - Materials
JF - Materials
SN - 1996-1944
IS - 7
M1 - 1602
ER -