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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ultra-high-molecularUltra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Wikipedia

    Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, UHMW) is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. Also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), it has extremely long chains, with a molecular mass usually between 3.5 and 7.5 million amu.

  2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesUltra-High-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a ...

    Feb 4, 2020 · Carbon nanoparticles are a promising additive for enhancing wear resistance and mechanical properties of UHMWPE. The distribution state and concentration of carbon nanoparticles are predominant factors in the reinforcement of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

    • Muzamil Hussain, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Naseem Abbas, Shahzad Masood Khan, Saad Nawaz, Arif Hussain, Nida...
    • 10.3390/polym12020323
    • 2020
    • Polymers (Basel). 2020 Feb; 12(2): 323.

  3. www.sciencedirect.com › topics › chemicalUltrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylenes - an overview ...

    Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has extremely high abrasion resistance when compared with other thermoplastics. It also has exceptional impact resistance, even at cryogenic temperatures, and is superior to stainless steel.

  4. www.curbellplastics.com › materials › plasticsUHMW Plastic | UHMWPE Properties & Material Uses | Curbell ...

    UHMW (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) is an extremely tough plastic with high abrasion and wear resistance. The versatility of polyethylene has made it a popular plastic for countless industrial applications that require durability, low friction, and chemical resistance.

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  6. www.sciencedirect.com › science › articleUltrahigh molecular weight polyethylene: Catalysis, structure ...

    Oct 1, 2020 · This review provides a comprehensive source of information and understanding of the multifaceted aspects of UHMWPE with specific reference to chemistry, catalysis, processes for manufacturing, and an analysis of catalyst structure-polymer property relationships.

    • Ketan Patel, Ketan Patel, Samir H. Chikkali, Samir H. Chikkali, Swaminathan Sivaram, Swaminathan Siv...
    • 2020

  7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesUltra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene: Influence of the ...

    Jul 13, 2017 · Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is the most common bearing material in total joint arthroplasty due to its unique combination of superior mechanical properties and wear resistance over other polymers.

  8. www.mdpi.com › 2073/4360/12-2 › 323Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a ...

    Feb 4, 2020 · Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a Promising Polymer Material for Biomedical Applications: A Concise Review. by. Muzamil Hussain. 1,2,†, Rizwan Ali Naqvi. 3,†, Naseem Abbas. 4,*, Shahzad Masood Khan. 2, Saad Nawaz. 5, Arif Hussain. 6, Nida Zahra. 7 and. Muhammad Waqas Khalid. 8. 1.