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Ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a promising polymer material for biomedical applications: A concise reviewopen access
- Authors
- Hussain M.; Naqvi R.A.; Abbas N.; Khan S.M.; Nawaz S.; Hussain A.; Zahra N.; Khalid M.W.
- Issue Date
- Feb-2020
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Keywords
- Biomedical materials; Coefficient of friction (COF); Irradiation; Surface modifications; Tribological performance; Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)
- Citation
- Polymers, v.12, no.2
- Journal Title
- Polymers
- Volume
- 12
- Number
- 2
- ISSN
- 2073-4360
2073-4360
- Abstract
- 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 recent decades has focused on further improving its mechanical and tribological performances in order to provide durable implants in patients. Several methods, including irradiation, surface modifications, and reinforcements have been employed to improve the tribological and mechanical performance of UHMWPE. The effect of these modifications on tribological and mechanical performance was discussed in this review. © 2020 by the authors.
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