This review focuses on the tribological performance of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials
as lubricant additives. 2D nanomaterials have been intensively investigated for tribological …

Although silicone elastomers have been extensively used for biomedical applications, 3D
printing silicone remains challenging due to their long curing-time, low-viscosity, and …

Inspired by the gradient structure of articular cartilage, a poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA)-based
composite hydrogel with a biomimetic gradient structure as an artificial cartilage …

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) convert kinetic energy into electrical energy based on
triboelectrification and electrostatic induction. There are many benefits to TENGs, such as …

Abstract Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) hydrogel has been considered as promising cartilage
replacement materials due to its excellent characteristics such as high water content, low …

Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA)/graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposite hydrogel as artificial
cartilage replacement was prepared via freezing/thawing method by introducing …

The search for new hard materials is often challenging, but strongly motivated by the vast
application potential such materials hold. Ti3Au exhibits high hardness values (about four …

This chapter will examine the effect of 2D chalcogenide materials in energy and
environmental remedial applications. Details on how materials are classified as …

The subchondral bone is an important part of cartilage which contains a large amount of
hydroxyapatite. The mineral components of subchondral bone is the key factor which …

Biodiesel has attracted more and more attention worldwide due to increasing environmental
concerns. In this study, the tribological performance of soybean biodiesel was evaluated …