Ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a promising polymer material for biomedical applications: A concise review
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is used in biomedical applications
due to its high wear-resistance, ductility, and biocompatibility. A great deal of research in …
due to its high wear-resistance, ductility, and biocompatibility. A great deal of research in …
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene: influence of the chemical, physical and mechanical properties on the wear behavior. A review
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is the most common bearing material
in total joint arthroplasty due to its unique combination of superior mechanical properties …
in total joint arthroplasty due to its unique combination of superior mechanical properties …
The influence of sterilization processes on the micromechanical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK composites for bone implant applications
The effect of sterilization on the structural integrity of the thermoplastic matrix composite
polyetheretherketone (PEEK) reinforced with carbon fibers (CF) is investigated by …
polyetheretherketone (PEEK) reinforced with carbon fibers (CF) is investigated by …
Six decades of UHMWPE in reconstructive surgery
V Sharma, S Chowdhury… - International …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials have played a significant
role in the field of reconstructive surgery, particularly as acetabular liners/sockets for total hip …
role in the field of reconstructive surgery, particularly as acetabular liners/sockets for total hip …
Comparative fatigue behavior and toughness of remelted and annealed highly crosslinked polyethylenes
FJ Medel, P Pena, J Cegoñino… - … Research Part B …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Highly cross‐linked polyethylenes (HXLPEs) have been incorporated into the hip
replacement armamentarium based on their improved wear resistance. However, two …
replacement armamentarium based on their improved wear resistance. However, two …
The impact of new crystalline lamellae formation during annealing on the properties of polypropylene based films and membranes
Cast films, based on polypropylene (PP), were prepared via melt extrusion and, then,
annealed below the melting temperature. The effect of annealing conditions on the …
annealed below the melting temperature. The effect of annealing conditions on the …
Macrophage response to cross-linked and conventional UHMWPE
RK Sethi, MJ Neavyn, HE Rubash, AS Shanbhag - Biomaterials, 2003 - Elsevier
To prevent wear debris-induced osteolysis and aseptic loosening, cross-linked ultra-high
molecular weight polyethylene's (UHMWPE) with improved wear resistance have been …
molecular weight polyethylene's (UHMWPE) with improved wear resistance have been …
Wear performance of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene/quartz composites
XL Xie, CY Tang, KYY Chan, XC Wu, CP Tsui… - Biomaterials, 2003 - Elsevier
Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)/quartz composites were compression
molded in the presence of organosiloxane, and then hydrolyzed. The used organosiloxane …
molded in the presence of organosiloxane, and then hydrolyzed. The used organosiloxane …
Structural changes of UHMWPE after e‐beam irradiation and thermal treatment
M Slouf, H Synkova, J Baldrian, A Marek… - … Research Part B …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) was irradiated with accelerated
electrons (1 MeV in air) using high dose rates (> 25 kGy/min) and thin specimens (thickness …
electrons (1 MeV in air) using high dose rates (> 25 kGy/min) and thin specimens (thickness …
Mechanical integrity of compression-moulded ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene: effects of varying process conditions
JJ Wu, CP Buckley, JJ O'Connor - Biomaterials, 2002 - Elsevier
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) bearing surfaces in knee and hip
prostheses are frequently manufactured by direct compression moulding of the as …
prostheses are frequently manufactured by direct compression moulding of the as …