Exploration of potential of Zylon and Aramid fibers to enhance the abrasive wear performance of polymers

Two series of composites based on two types of high performance fibers (aramid and liquid-crystalline polyoxazole) were developed by using two different base matrices viz. Polyetherimide (PEI) and Ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene (UHMWPE). PEI based composites reinforced with fabrics of Zylon (liquid-crystalline polyoxazole) and Kevlar-49 (aramid) were developed by using an impregnation technique, while UHMWPE composite reinforced with...