Novel processing apparatus to control multiscale morphology in ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers

Christopher K. Henry, Giuseppe Palmese, Nicolas J. Alvarez

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Abstract

This work focuses on the use of a novel apparatus to study gel-spinning of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). This device was designed to control the extensional flow and timescale of the spinning process through temperature, relative velocities, and gel composition. This work examines the effect of flow kinematics on the as spun fiber's (ASF) properties. Flow kinematics are observed in situ using a laser micrometer to measure deformation of the fiber during spinning. Our results indicate that the maximum strain rate during spinning is the key processing parameter that determines the final crystalline properties of the ASF.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSAMPE Long Beach 2016 Conference and Exhibition
PublisherSoc. for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering
ISBN (Electronic)9781934551233
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventSAMPE Long Beach 2016 Conference and Exhibition - Long Beach, United States
Duration: May 23 2016May 26 2016

Publication series

NameInternational SAMPE Technical Conference
Volume2016-January

Conference

ConferenceSAMPE Long Beach 2016 Conference and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach
Period5/23/165/26/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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