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 …
Advances in the processing, sterilization, and crosslinking of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for total joint arthroplasty
SM Kurtz, OK Muratoglu, M Evans, AA Edidin - Biomaterials, 1999 - Elsevier
Despite the recognized success and worldwide acceptance of total joint arthroplasty, wear is
a major obstacle limiting the longevity of implanted UHMWPE components. Efforts to solve …
a major obstacle limiting the longevity of implanted UHMWPE components. Efforts to solve …
Lubrication and wear of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in total joint replacements
A Wang, A Essner, VK Polineni, C Stark… - Tribology …, 1998 - Elsevier
This paper reviews recent advances in the tribology of artificial joints. Emphasis is placed on
the latest developments in understanding wear mechanisms and in wear testing of ultra-high …
the latest developments in understanding wear mechanisms and in wear testing of ultra-high …
[HTML][HTML] Biotribology of artificial hip joints
F Di Puccio, L Mattei - World journal of orthopedics, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hip arthroplasty can be considered one of the major successes of orthopedic surgery, with
more than 350000 replacements performed every year in the United States with a constantly …
more than 350000 replacements performed every year in the United States with a constantly …
Deformation, yielding, fracture and fatigue behavior of conventional and highly cross-linked ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
LA Pruitt - Biomaterials, 2005 - Elsevier
Medical grade ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been used as the
bearing surface of total joint replacements for over four decades. These polymeric devices …
bearing surface of total joint replacements for over four decades. These polymeric devices …
Effect of carbon nanotube addition on tribological behavior of UHMWPE
YS Zoo, JW An, DP Lim, DS Lim - Tribology Letters, 2004 - Springer
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were added to Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
(UHMWPE) to improve the tribological properties of UHMWPE. CNTs which have a diameter …
(UHMWPE) to improve the tribological properties of UHMWPE. CNTs which have a diameter …
A unified theory of wear for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in multi-directional sliding
A Wang - Wear, 2001 - Elsevier
A theoretical wear model based on the effective frictional work concept was developed for
ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in lubricated multi-directional sliding. The model …
ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in lubricated multi-directional sliding. The model …
The effects of degree of crosslinking on the fatigue crack initiation and propagation resistance of orthopedic‐grade polyethylene
Crosslinked ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been recently
approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in orthopedic implants. The majority …
approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in orthopedic implants. The majority …
[图书][B] Handbook of lubrication and tribology: Theory and design
RW Bruce - 2012 - books.google.com
Since the publication of the best-selling first edition, the growing price and environmental
cost of energy have increased the significance of tribology. Handbook of Lubrication and …
cost of energy have increased the significance of tribology. Handbook of Lubrication and …