Abstract
A supercritical fluid (SCF) route for facile and homogeneous introduction of silver nanoparticles into polymer hosts is described. Our focus is on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). We demonstrate that the metallic nanoparticles have a substantial effect upon the wear and tribochemical properties of the polymer substrate. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 307-314 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | European Polymer Journal |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2007 |
Keywords
- ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
- supercritical fluids
- silver
- surface modification
- SUPERCRITICAL CARBON-DIOXIDE
- MOLECULAR-WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE
- UHMWPE
- WEAR
- IMPREGNATION
- REPLACEMENT
- COMPLEXES
- POLYMERS
- HYDROGEN
- EXTRACTION