SURFACE MODIFICATIONS OF ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE FIBERS FOR IMPROVING ADHESION TO EPOXY RESINS

摘要

Many treatments have improved the surface roughness and chemical nature of UHMWPE fibers resulting in an increased adhesion to epoxy resins. However, the maximum IFSS values obtained are far less than what are achieved for other high strength fibers. Much work remains to be done.