Rock fracture under upper crustal conditions is driven not only by applied stresses, but also
by time-dependent, chemically activated subcritical cracking processes. These subcritical …

Advanced bioceramics have played integral roles in treatment modalities for damaged or
diseased human joints and osseous defects. This paper reviews the uses and properties of …

Recent research has led to a deeper understanding of the nature and consequences of
interactions of materials on an atomic scale. The results have resonated throughout the field …

Mono-phase bio-ceramics (alumina and zirconia) are widely used as femoral heads in total
hip replacements (THR) as an alternative to metal devices. Unfortunately, the orthopaedic …

Relaxation and rapid displacement loading tests were performed on five types of rocks to
gain a deeper understanding of the differences between subcritical crack growth (SCG) and …

The most commonly used bearing couple in prosthetic hip or knee joint replacements
consists of a cobalt–chrome (CoCr) metal alloy articulating against ultrahigh‐molecular …

In the upper crust, the chemical influence of pore water promotes time dependent brittle
deformation through sub‐critical crack growth. Sub‐critical crack growth allows rocks to …

The degree of interplay among variables in dental implant treatment presents a challenge to
randomized clinical trials attempting to answer questions in a timely, unbiased, and …

The present review is intended to revisit the advances and debates in the comprehension of
the mechanisms of subcritical crack propagation in silicate glasses almost a century after its …

Objectives Chemical and mechanical degradation play a key role on the lifetime of dental
restorative materials. Therefore, prediction of their long-term performance in the oral …