The role of amorphous layer in the physical properties of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) was investigated. It revealed that the thicker amorphous layer would promote the toughness of polyethylene, but make a negative effect on the rigidity of the polymer. Furthermore, it would be easier for semicrystalline polymers with less entangled chains to bring out the interlamellar slippage that would absorb more energy during the deformation. Finally, promotion of the physical properties of UHMWPE was also achieved with the assistant of nano-modification and an excellent relativity between the physical properties and the amorphous thickness (la) was obtained.
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