ArticleRoyal Society open science2025
Polyethylene-grafted poly(hexamethylene guanidine) modified ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene monofilaments and their antimicrobial properties.
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- Polyethylene-grafted poly(hexamethylene guanidine) modified ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene monofilaments and their antimicrobial properties.Royal Society open science · 2025Article
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Abstract
Biofouling on netting poses a significant challenge, as it can considerably increase the weight of the nets and shorten their service lifespan. This study investigates the properties of polyethylene-grafted poly(hexamethylene guanidine) (PE-g-PHMG) modified ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) monofilaments. The results show that the addition of PE-g-PHMG decreases the degree of crystallinity, average lattice spacing and crystallite size of the blend monofilaments, leading to relatively low rigidity and high toughness. The incorporation of PE-g-PHMG enhances both the knot strength (increased by 17.9%) and the overall antibacterial performance (efficacy rates of 99.4% and 97.2% against
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