ABSTRACT
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers possess high specific strength and fracture toughness [ 1]. These fibers also have excellent chemical resistance because of their chemical composition consisting solely of methylene groups. UHMWPE fibers are currently used in various commercial and military applications, such as ropes and ballistic materials. However, applications of these fibers in advanced composites are limited because of their poor adhesion
to most polymeric resins due to their nonpolar nature, low surface energy and smooth surface.
