Preparation, mechanical properties and biocompatibility of graphene oxide/ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene composites

• Published in: European polymer journal Vol. 48; no. 6; pp. 1026 - 1033
• Main Authors: Chen, Yuanfeng, Qi, Yuanyuan, Tai, Zhixin, Yan, Xingbin, Zhu, Fuliang, Xue, Qunji
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2012; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Biocompatibility; Composites; Exact sciences and technology; Fabrication; fluorescence; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; GO/UHMWPE composites; Graphene; graphene oxide; hardness; humans; Mechanical properties; microstructure; molecular weight; osteoblasts; Oxides; polyethylene; Polyethylenes; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Polymer matrix composites; scanning electron microscopes; Scanning electron microscopy; Technology of polymers; tetrazolium; ultrasonic treatment; viability; Fabrication; Mechanical properties; Biocompatibility; GO/UHMWPE composites; Biological properties; Ultra high molecular weight ethylene polymer; Mixing; Cytotoxicity; Crystallinity; Experimental study; Composite material; Morphology; Concentration effect; Ultrasound assisted process; Manufacturing

[Display omitted] ► Liquid-phase ultrasonication dispersion was used to disperse graphene oxide. ► The addition of graphene oxide increased the hardness of the composites. ► The yield strength of the composites was improved. ► The composites displayed excellent biocompatibility. Graphene oxide (GO)/...