Chain Orientation in Polyethylene Fibers Prepared by Ethylene Nanoextrusion Polymerization

Abstract Summary: Ethylene nanoextrusion polymerization has been demonstrated to be a novel nanofabrication concept for the preparation of polyethylene (PE) fibers directly from ethylene monomers without any post‐processing procedures. For PE fibers, chain orientation is a critical parameter that affects performance and application of the fibrous materials. In this communication, we report an investigation on chain orientation in PE fibrous …