Accelerated wear testing with a microfabricated surface to evaluate the lubrication ability of biomolecules on polyethylene

Wear of ultrahigh‐molecular‐weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and wear‐particle‐induced osteolysis and bone resorption are the major factors causing the failure of total joint replacements. It is feasible to improve the lubrication and reduce the wear of artificial joints. We need further understanding of the lubrication mechanism of the synovial fluid. The objective of this study is to evaluate the lubricating ability of three major components in the synovial fluid: albumin, globulin, and phospholipids. An accelerated wear testing procedure in which UHMWPE is rubbed against a microfabricated surface with controlled asperities has been developed to evaluate the lubrication behavior. An analysis of the wear particle dimensions and wear amount of the tests has provided insights for comparing their lubrication performance. It is concluded that the presence of biomolecules at the articulating interface may reduce friction. A higher concentration of a biological lubricant leads to a decrease in the wear particle width. In addition, in combination with the wear results and mechanical analysis, the roles of individual biomolecules contributing to friction and wear at the articulating interface are discussed. These results can help us to identify the role of the biomolecules in the boundary lubrication of artificial joints, and further development of lubricating additives for artificial joints may be feasible. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

关于输气管线内衬聚乙烯管可防止其腐蚀的商榷

本文参照德国一实例，即利用多种类型PE衬层，在一定温差及有气体扩散阻挡层和无气体扩散阻挡层的条件下，详细地叙述了高压酸性气体对其进行长期渗透作用的试验。结果显示：水蒸气和腐蚀性气体（如H2S）的渗透作用是不能忽视的，甚至当PE层为5mm时亦有一定渗透性；此外，在衬层底部尚产生了化学腐蚀作用，从而促使人们必须考虑须正确选择PE下边的防腐底层。     

溶液法制备高接枝率HDPE-g-MAH

用溶液法制备了HDPE -g -MAH,并讨论了单体、引发剂用量、反应温度、反应时间、投料方式等因素对产物接枝率的影响。     

台塑公司高密度聚乙烯专用树脂的开发策略

介绍了台湾塑胶工业股份有限公司高密度聚乙烯(HDPE)树脂的生产装置、工艺技术、生产能力、树脂牌号及新产品开发现状,同时阐述了HDPE专用树脂的开发策略。目前,台塑公司HDPE商品牌号台塑烯的产品包括薄膜专用树脂、中空吹塑专用树脂、挤出专用树脂和注塑等用树脂等,并且产品具有单峰、双峰甚至宽峰相对分子质量分布的特性。2006年,台塑公司将调整台塑烯专用树脂的生产比例,强化产品结构而维持一定的营利水平。     

结晶性高聚物作为相变材料的应用

本文研究了结晶性高聚物聚乙烯及其共混物作为相变材料对模拟发热体铜片热量的吸收作用，由于相变的吸热，铜片的温度在一定时间范围内保持在一个定值。选择不同的相变材料，可使这种温度平台出现在不同的温度范围，不共晶的共混物可有两个以上的温度平台，提高了降温效果。     

普通聚烯烃类塑料生物降解研究进展

介绍了高分子材料生物降解的概念、生物降解的作用方式,影响生物降解的因素,并且分析了高分子聚合物生物降解的研究现状,从添加易生物降解的填料法和添加光氧助剂-生物降解法这两个方面总结了普通聚烯烃类塑料生物降解研究进展,指出了今后研究的重点。     

HDPE耐环境应力开裂性能的研究及改进

对HDPE的耐环境应力开裂性能进行了研究。试验表明:采用共混及化学改性的方法,HDPE的耐环境应力开裂性能有了很大提高,为解决HDPE树脂在制作管材时出现的短时间内应力开裂问题提供了依据。     

三层PE防腐新技术在埋地管道中的应用

简要介绍先进的埋地管道防腐工艺——管道三层PE防腐,在埋地天然气管道、给排水管道中的应用,三层PE管道防腐工艺逐渐取代传统的管道防腐工艺。     

LLDPE-g-GMA对PA66/PE性能影响的研究

研究了LLDPE—g—GMA(甲基丙烯酸缩水甘油酯)对PA66／PE相容性的影响。结果表明LLDPE-g-GMA是PA66／PE合金良好的反应型增容剂，对于PA66／PE合金，LLDPE—g-GMA的加入使合金的拉伸强度、弯曲强度、Izod缺口冲击强度有明显提高。但刚性和耐热性略有降低，并且DMA谱图证实了LLDPE—g-GMA对PA66／PE的反应增容作用，计算出了PA66／PE玻璃化转变活化能。     

Polyamide‐reinforced ethylene–propylene–diene rubber compatibilized with chlorinated polyethylene

Vulcanizates of blends of ethylene–propylene–diene rubber and polyamide copolymers were prepared by reactive compatibilization. A reactive route was employed for compatibilizing these blends with the addition of chlorinated polyethylene (CPE). The influence of the compatibilizers, crosslinking agents, blend compositions, and addition modes of the compatibilizers on the mechanical properties of the blends was investigated. The morphologies of the blends were determined with scanning electron microscopy. The addition of CPE was found to reduce the particle size of the dispersed phase remarkably. The stability of the blends with compatibilizers was measured by high‐temperature thermal aging. The mechanical properties were examined by stress–strain measurements and dynamic mechanical thermal measurements; the addition of polyamide copolymers caused significant improvements in the tensile properties of these blends.© 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 89: 1727–1736, 2003