Enhanced interfacial bonding in UHMWPE fiber composites using one-step impregnation combined with EP activation

Chao Lu, Hang Yue, Junsheng Wang, Hongyang Wang, Ke Shang, Weiping Han, Xiaohong Qin, Research Division , Tianjin Fire Science and Technology Research Institute of MEM, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Key Laboratory of Fire Protection Technology for Industry and Public Building, Ministry of Emergency Management, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Fire Safety Technology, Flood Emergency Rescue Technology and Equipment Co-Innovation Lab of the Ministry of Emergency Management, School of Textiles Science, Donghua University

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on February 08, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
The identification of a practical and more effective surface modification method for improving the interfacial adhesion and bonding capacity of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been the research focus in the field of UHMWPE fibers. In ...