Method for preparing ultra high molecular weight polyethylene composite materials
US11597812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2323/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for preparing an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) composite material including the following steps: providing a substrate material having medical grade ultra high molecular weight polyethylene powders, drying the substrate material to obtain fully dried UHMWPE powders, and pressing the fully dried UHMWPE powders to form a UHMWPE board; immersing the UHMWPE board into a graphene oxide solution and performing an ultrasonic induction by an ultrasonic processor such that the graphene oxide solution infiltrates into the UHMWPE substrate to obtain an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene composite material with excellent biocompatibility and tribological properties. The graphene oxide can be adsorbed and evenly spread on the surface of UHMWPE substrate by ultrasonic induction to form a lubricating film which can effectively reduce wear.
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