The purpose of this multicenter study was to evaluate the clinical performance of an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber cable for re-attachment of the osteotomized greater trochanter in hip surgery...The purpose of this multicenter study was to evaluate the clinical performance of an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber cable for re-attachment of the osteotomized greater trochanter in hip surgery. Included in the study were 85 hips that had undergone surgery with greater trochanter osteotomy, including 50 hip arthroplasty procedures and 35 hip osteotomies. The osteotomized greater trochanter was reattached using one or more UHMWPE fiber cables. The bone union and displacement of the greater trochanter were assessed in radiographs for up to 12 months after surgery. Non-union of the osteotomy site occurred in 4.7% of the cases. In approximately 90% of the cases, displacement was less than 2 mm at up to 12 months after surgery. The UHMWPE fiber cable was a good biomaterial for reattaching the osteotomized greater trochanter and may also be an option for osteosynthesis procedures.展开更多
Due to the low density and excellent mechanical proper-ties,high performance fiber reinforced materials have aconsiderable application in the area of high technologyand dally usage.In this paper,the Ultra-high Molecu-...Due to the low density and excellent mechanical proper-ties,high performance fiber reinforced materials have aconsiderable application in the area of high technologyand dally usage.In this paper,the Ultra-high Molecu-lar Weight Polyethylene(UHMWPE)fiber reinforcedPE tape prepared with the method of powder impregnat-ion was studied.The effect of impregnate length and thetensile force of the yarn on the fiber content as well as on the strength and modulus of the tape were discussed.Calculation shows that the strength and the modulus ofthe ULMWPE fiber can keep about 85％ after it undergothe process.展开更多
Although the size effects of a filler are closely related to the complex multi-level structures of their polymer composites;unfortunately,such relationships remain poorly understood.In this study,we investigated the e...Although the size effects of a filler are closely related to the complex multi-level structures of their polymer composites;unfortunately,such relationships remain poorly understood.In this study,we investigated the effects of various sizes(40-600 nm)of silicon carbide(SiC)fillers on the wear behavior of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)in the presence of the silane coupling agent KH-560.All of these SiC fillers improved the wear resistance of UHMWPE significantly,with a medium size(150 nm)being optimal.To examine the reasons for this behavior,we analyzed the multi-level structures of the samples in terms of their matrix structures(crystalline;amorphous;interphase),matrix-filler interactions(physical adsorption;chemical crosslinking;hybrid network)and the external effects of SiC fillers(bearing loads;transferring frictional heat).The high rigidity and thermal conductivity of SiC fillers and,more importantly,the intrinsic characteristics of the matrix structures(larger crystal grains;higher interphase;stronger amorphous entangled networks)were the key parameters affecting the enhancement in the wear-resistance of the UHMWPE.Herein,we also provide interpretations of the corresponding physical effects.Our results should improve our understanding of the structure-property relationships and,thus,should guide the formula design of UHMWPE composites.展开更多
The effect of ion implantation, including Ar+ ion with influences (1 × 1013 - 1015 ions/cm2), on the electrical and optical properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) were investigated with pa...The effect of ion implantation, including Ar+ ion with influences (1 × 1013 - 1015 ions/cm2), on the electrical and optical properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) were investigated with particular emphasis placed on the sensor performance to be used in the field of radiation detection. The obtained results focusing on the effect of the different influences showed a significant change in the electrical conductivity, capacitance and loss tangent. The absorption spectra for UHMWPE samples were recorded and the values of the allowed direct and indirect optical energy gap (Eopt)d, (Eopt)in of UHMWPE and energies of the localized states for the virgin and implanted samples were calculated. We found that the optical energy gap values decreased as the radiation dose increased. The results can be explained on the basis of the ion beam radiation-induced damage in the linear chains of UHMWPE, with cross-linking generated after implantation. The observed changes in both the optical and the electrical properties suggest that the UHMWPE film may be considered as an effective material to achieve ion-radiation detection at room temperature.展开更多
The three stages in the hot-drawing process of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene gel films can be detected by x-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, birefringence and scanning electron microscopy. In the firs...The three stages in the hot-drawing process of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene gel films can be detected by x-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, birefringence and scanning electron microscopy. In the first stage of the drawing process, the lamellae in the gel films rotate and/or slip with the b-axis preferentially perpendicular to the drawing direction. With increased drawing, the c-axis of the lamellae become parallel to the stretching direction while unfolding of the chain begins, and the chains of the amorphous phase also orient along the drawing direction in the strain-chain domain. When the draw ratio is large enough, the lamellar structure is transformed into a fibrillar structure in a two-dimensional fashion.展开更多
Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)/WS2 nanoparticle fibers were prepared by adding WS2 nanoparticles treated by coupling agent in the precursor solution of UHMWPE. The influence of WS2 nanoparticles on t...Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)/WS2 nanoparticle fibers were prepared by adding WS2 nanoparticles treated by coupling agent in the precursor solution of UHMWPE. The influence of WS2 nanoparticles on the microstructure and properties of UHMWPE fibers was characterized by SEM, TGA, mechanical property measurement and bullet-shock test. The results showed that WS2 nanoparticles can be uniformly dispersed in the UHMWPE fiber. After incorporating of WS2 nanoparticles, UHMWPE fibers became stiffer and tougher than the pristine ones. Particularly, the modulus of the fiber increased from 1203 to 1326cN/dtex. Furthermore, UHMWPE/WSfibers showed an improved thermal stability.展开更多
采用M80弹(7.62 mm×51 mm NATO)分别对常温和高温(55℃)下的防弹插板进行实弹射击试验,以研究高温环境对防弹插板抗弹性能的影响。通过分析试验时防弹插板弹击瞬间凹陷值,同时结合聚氨酯树脂的剥离强度、超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压...采用M80弹(7.62 mm×51 mm NATO)分别对常温和高温(55℃)下的防弹插板进行实弹射击试验,以研究高温环境对防弹插板抗弹性能的影响。通过分析试验时防弹插板弹击瞬间凹陷值,同时结合聚氨酯树脂的剥离强度、超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压板剥离强度和弯曲强度的测试结果对高温下抗弹性能变化原因进行了研究。结果表明:高温下防弹插板抗弹性能明显下降,相对于常温下每发弹的弹击瞬间凹陷值增加了2~5 mm。其主要原因是超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压板在高温下抵抗变形的能力发生明显下降,从而导致防弹插板的弹击瞬间凹陷值增大。展开更多
文摘The purpose of this multicenter study was to evaluate the clinical performance of an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber cable for re-attachment of the osteotomized greater trochanter in hip surgery. Included in the study were 85 hips that had undergone surgery with greater trochanter osteotomy, including 50 hip arthroplasty procedures and 35 hip osteotomies. The osteotomized greater trochanter was reattached using one or more UHMWPE fiber cables. The bone union and displacement of the greater trochanter were assessed in radiographs for up to 12 months after surgery. Non-union of the osteotomy site occurred in 4.7% of the cases. In approximately 90% of the cases, displacement was less than 2 mm at up to 12 months after surgery. The UHMWPE fiber cable was a good biomaterial for reattaching the osteotomized greater trochanter and may also be an option for osteosynthesis procedures.
文摘Due to the low density and excellent mechanical proper-ties,high performance fiber reinforced materials have aconsiderable application in the area of high technologyand dally usage.In this paper,the Ultra-high Molecu-lar Weight Polyethylene(UHMWPE)fiber reinforcedPE tape prepared with the method of powder impregnat-ion was studied.The effect of impregnate length and thetensile force of the yarn on the fiber content as well as on the strength and modulus of the tape were discussed.Calculation shows that the strength and the modulus ofthe ULMWPE fiber can keep about 85％ after it undergothe process.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 21878089 and 21476085)National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFB0302201)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(222201717025)。
文摘Although the size effects of a filler are closely related to the complex multi-level structures of their polymer composites;unfortunately,such relationships remain poorly understood.In this study,we investigated the effects of various sizes(40-600 nm)of silicon carbide(SiC)fillers on the wear behavior of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)in the presence of the silane coupling agent KH-560.All of these SiC fillers improved the wear resistance of UHMWPE significantly,with a medium size(150 nm)being optimal.To examine the reasons for this behavior,we analyzed the multi-level structures of the samples in terms of their matrix structures(crystalline;amorphous;interphase),matrix-filler interactions(physical adsorption;chemical crosslinking;hybrid network)and the external effects of SiC fillers(bearing loads;transferring frictional heat).The high rigidity and thermal conductivity of SiC fillers and,more importantly,the intrinsic characteristics of the matrix structures(larger crystal grains;higher interphase;stronger amorphous entangled networks)were the key parameters affecting the enhancement in the wear-resistance of the UHMWPE.Herein,we also provide interpretations of the corresponding physical effects.Our results should improve our understanding of the structure-property relationships and,thus,should guide the formula design of UHMWPE composites.
文摘The effect of ion implantation, including Ar+ ion with influences (1 × 1013 - 1015 ions/cm2), on the electrical and optical properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) were investigated with particular emphasis placed on the sensor performance to be used in the field of radiation detection. The obtained results focusing on the effect of the different influences showed a significant change in the electrical conductivity, capacitance and loss tangent. The absorption spectra for UHMWPE samples were recorded and the values of the allowed direct and indirect optical energy gap (Eopt)d, (Eopt)in of UHMWPE and energies of the localized states for the virgin and implanted samples were calculated. We found that the optical energy gap values decreased as the radiation dose increased. The results can be explained on the basis of the ion beam radiation-induced damage in the linear chains of UHMWPE, with cross-linking generated after implantation. The observed changes in both the optical and the electrical properties suggest that the UHMWPE film may be considered as an effective material to achieve ion-radiation detection at room temperature.
文摘The three stages in the hot-drawing process of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene gel films can be detected by x-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, birefringence and scanning electron microscopy. In the first stage of the drawing process, the lamellae in the gel films rotate and/or slip with the b-axis preferentially perpendicular to the drawing direction. With increased drawing, the c-axis of the lamellae become parallel to the stretching direction while unfolding of the chain begins, and the chains of the amorphous phase also orient along the drawing direction in the strain-chain domain. When the draw ratio is large enough, the lamellar structure is transformed into a fibrillar structure in a two-dimensional fashion.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51002184 and 50972018)
文摘Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)/WS2 nanoparticle fibers were prepared by adding WS2 nanoparticles treated by coupling agent in the precursor solution of UHMWPE. The influence of WS2 nanoparticles on the microstructure and properties of UHMWPE fibers was characterized by SEM, TGA, mechanical property measurement and bullet-shock test. The results showed that WS2 nanoparticles can be uniformly dispersed in the UHMWPE fiber. After incorporating of WS2 nanoparticles, UHMWPE fibers became stiffer and tougher than the pristine ones. Particularly, the modulus of the fiber increased from 1203 to 1326cN/dtex. Furthermore, UHMWPE/WSfibers showed an improved thermal stability.
文摘采用M80弹(7.62 mm×51 mm NATO)分别对常温和高温(55℃)下的防弹插板进行实弹射击试验,以研究高温环境对防弹插板抗弹性能的影响。通过分析试验时防弹插板弹击瞬间凹陷值,同时结合聚氨酯树脂的剥离强度、超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压板剥离强度和弯曲强度的测试结果对高温下抗弹性能变化原因进行了研究。结果表明:高温下防弹插板抗弹性能明显下降,相对于常温下每发弹的弹击瞬间凹陷值增加了2~5 mm。其主要原因是超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压板在高温下抵抗变形的能力发生明显下降,从而导致防弹插板的弹击瞬间凹陷值增大。
