The anticoagulation and hemostatic properties of blood-contacting materials are opposite
lines of research, but their realization mechanisms are inspired by each other. Contact …

Surface texturing and solid lubricants have demonstrated the ability to substantially reduce
friction and wear under dry conditions. In recent decades, these two technologies have been …

The human body involves a large number of systems subjected to contact stresses and thus
experiencing wear and degradation. The limited efficacy of existing solutions constantly puts …

In this study, aiming to improve the tribological properties of TiN ceramic coatings, the effects
of different pairs of sliding balls on the coatings during wear were investigated, which guided …

Numerous medical devices have been applied for the treatment or alleviation of various
diseases. Tribological issues widely exist in those medical devices and play vital roles in …

Total knee replacements are an effective surgical treatment to restore the function of the
knee. For an adequate design, knowledge about stresses and lubrication conditions is vital …

This review focuses on the wear mechanisms of natural and restorative dental materials,
presenting a comprehensive description and analysis of the works published in the last two …

With recent advancements in medical science, there have been improvements in the quality
of human life. The discoveries in the field of materials has positively impacted the …

In the present work, investigation is carried out to study the combined effect of graphene as a
solid lubricant (SL) and surface texturing (ST) on the friction and wear reduction mechanism …

Synovial joints, critical for limb biomechanics, rely on sophisticated lubrication systems to
minimize wear. Disruptions, whether from injury or disease, often necessitate joint …