Improvements of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene mechanical properties by nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation

AUTOR(ES)

Marcondes, A. R., Ueda, M., Kostov, K. G., Beloto, A. F., Leite, N. F., Gomes, G. F., Lepienski, C. M.

FONTE

Brazilian Journal of Physics

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2004-12

RESUMO

Nitrogen Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PIII) has been used to modify the surface chemical structure of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE). Grinding and polishing processes based on abrasive papers and alumina pastes have been evaluated with regard to their results on the improvement of polymer surface roughness, which has shown to be of crucial importance for hardness characterization. Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and Nanoindentation tests were used to characterize the modified surfaces. Experimental results has shown that UHMWPE surface mechanical properties such as hardness and elastic modulus can be improved by induced chain cross-linking between the macromolecules on the polymer surface caused by nitrogen PIII. The new material formed on the surface is Diamond Like Carbon (DLC). As a significant improvement in hardness was obtained by DLC synthesis on the treated surface, it is expected a dramatic improvement of abrasion resistance and overall durability of prostheses made with PIII treated UHMWPE.

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