Advances in ultra high molecular weight polyethylene/hydroxyapatite composites for biomedical applications: A brief review

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. 1248-1262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domingos Lusitâneo Pier Macuvele ◽  
Janaína Nones ◽  
Jonas V. Matsinhe ◽  
Marla M. Lima ◽  
Cíntia Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Ultra High Molecular Weight

scholarly journals Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a Promising Polymer Material for Biomedical Applications: A Concise Review

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muzamil Hussain ◽  
Rizwan Ali Naqvi ◽  
Naseem Abbas ◽  
Shahzad Masood Khan ◽  
Saad Nawaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Polymer Material ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Surface Modifications ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Concise Review ◽  
Ultra High Molecular Weight

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.

Development of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene-functionalized carbon nano-onions composites for biomedical applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 107435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narsimha Mamidi ◽  
Marcelo Renato Martínez Gamero ◽  
Javier Villela Castrejón ◽  
Alex Elías Zúníga
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Ultra High Molecular Weight
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