The Influence of Ultralow Content of Graphene on Wear-Resistant Properties of Composites Based on Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

The composite samples with the graphene filler content of 0.014 to 0.05 wt % have been prepared via the in situ polymerization. The effect of the ultralow content of graphene on the set of wear-resistant and tribological properties of the synthesized composited based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has been studied. Weas resistance of the synthesized materials under conditions of high-speed impact of a water-sand suspension, wear during microcutting and friction wear resistance have been investigated. Furthermore, the friction coefficient on steel has been determined. The introduction of graphene into the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has improved the resistance to abrasion during microcutting and has increased the wear resistance under the action of the water-sand suspension (the free abrasive wear).