Laser surface modification of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) for biomedical applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 302 ◽  
pp. 236-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Riveiro ◽  
R. Soto ◽  
J. del Val ◽  
R. Comesaña ◽  
M. Boutinguiza ◽  
...  
Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muzamil Hussain ◽  
Rizwan Ali Naqvi ◽  
Naseem Abbas ◽  
Shahzad Masood Khan ◽  
Saad Nawaz ◽  
...  

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 107435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narsimha Mamidi ◽  
Marcelo Renato Martínez Gamero ◽  
Javier Villela Castrejón ◽  
Alex Elías Zúníga

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