Influence of irradiation doses on the mechanical and tribological properties of polyetheretherketone exposed to electron beam treatment

• Autorzy: Rakhadilov Bauyrzhan , Ormanbekov Kuanysh , Zhassulan Ainur , Andybayeva Gaukhar , Shynarbek Aibek , Mukhametov Yeldos

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DOI

10.12913/22998624/195198

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study investigates the effects of electron beam irradiation on the mechanical and tribological properties of polyetheretherketone (PEEK), with particular focus on modifications resulting from the application of Litol-24 lubricant. Samples of pre-treated PEEK were irradiated at doses of 100, 200, 400, and 600 kGy using the ILU-10 linear accelerator. Comprehensive analyses were conducted, including thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to assess thermal stability, X-ray diffraction (XRD) to observe structural changes, and the impact of irradiation on microhardness. Tribological performance was evaluated using the ball-on-disc method. Results indicate that irradiation decreases microhardness by approximately 19% and modifies tribological behavior in a dose-dependent manner. TGA results showed subtle shifts in decomposition onset temperatures, with a reduction of about 10°C post-irradiation, while XRD revealed a 12% decrease in crystallinity, affecting mechanical properties. Further investigations demonstrated that lubrication, particularly under high-load conditions, could enhance PEEK’s operational characteristics post-irradiation. The study underscores the critical role of lubricants in improving the wear resistance and durability of PEEK, making it suitable for high-stress applications in mechanical engineering and manufacturing sectors. The analysis highlights the potential of integrating electron irradiation into existing material processing workflows to improve PEEK's properties, thereby extending its utility across various industrial applications. This approach offers a promising avenue for optimizing the performance and longevity of PEEK components, particularly in environments subject to extreme mechanical stresses.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

polyetheretherketone; PEEK; electron beam treatment; radiation dose; microhardness; friction; wear; lubricant

• Wydawca: Lublin University of Technology ; Polish Society of Ecological Engineering (PTIE), Branch of PTIE in Lublin
• Czasopismo: Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 19, no. 1
• Strony: 121--131
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 42 poz., fig., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Rakhadilov Bauyrzhan

• Engineering Center, Shakarim University, Fizlulturnaya str. 4V, Semey, Kazakhstan
• PlasmaScience LLP, Gogol str. 7G, Oskemen, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5990-7123

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Ormanbekov Kuanysh

• Engineering Center, Shakarim University, Fizlulturnaya str. 4V, Semey, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6099-2812

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Zhassulan Ainur

• Engineering Center, Shakarim University, Fizlulturnaya str. 4V, Semey, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5887-0135

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Andybayeva Gaukhar

• PlasmaScience LLP, Gogol str. 7G, Oskemen, Kazakhstan
• INNOTECHMASH Engineering Center, Gogol str. 7G, Oskemen, Kazakhstan

autor

Shynarbek Aibek

• Engineering Center, Shakarim University, Fizlulturnaya str. 4V, Semey, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2877-5178

autor

Mukhametov Yeldos

• Engineering Center, Shakarim University, Fizlulturnaya str. 4V, Semey, Kazakhstan
• INNOTECHMASH Engineering Center, Gogol str. 7G, Oskemen, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7818-8160

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