In this investigation, the absorption and diffusion of water in thermoplastic polyurethane
(TPU) was studied. Water-sorption experiments, physical and mechanical property tests …

Thermoplastics polyethylene (PE) materials, such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) and
ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), are widely used as bearing materials …

The unique mechanical properties and wear resistance of HDPE give it the potential as an
alternative to frictional material. The current research focuses on using hybrid nanoparticles …

This research work reports the impact of adding synthesized Tricalcium Phosphate (β-TCP)
and commercial Titania powder (TiO 2) on the mechanical and tribological properties of …

Knee models that can reproduce the motion of the joint are considerably attractive in many
applications like prosthesis and orthosis design, rehabilitation, and setting and design of …

The aim of this work is to establish a better understanding regarding the tribological
behavior of industrial composite pipes based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) reinforced with …

An UHMWPE‐based multiscale composite containing graphene oxide, nanodiamonds, and
short carbon fibres has shown excellent performance under distilled water lubrication …

New applications of carbon-based materials have been continuously developed in recent
years. Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) with silane coatings were added into high density …

This paper analyses friction coefficient evolution of dry lubricant coatings subjected to
unidirectional sliding. Dry lubricant coatings have been investigated for maintaining low …

Laser surface hardening is a noncontact process that provides a chemically inert and clean
environment as well as flexible integration with operating systems. This article provides a …