Abstract
The development of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) blends with polyolefins, such as polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP), is of great scientific and technological interest with regard to the possibility of molding in the molten state. The studies so far reported in the literature on the preparation of blends of UHMWPE with PE or PP by conventional melt-state extrusion…