Ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a promising polymer material for biomedical applications: A concise review

M Hussain, RA Naqvi, N Abbas, SM Khan, S Nawaz… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …

Roadmap for 2D materials in biotribological/biomedical applications–A review

M Marian, D Berman, D Nečas, N Emami… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

UHMWPE for biomedical applications: Performance and functionalization

NA Patil, J Njuguna, B Kandasubramanian - European polymer journal, 2020 - Elsevier
According to a survey conducted by Grand View Research, the market demand for medical
grade UHMWPE has raise remarkably from 60.9 kilotons up to 204.8 kilotons during 2015 …

Overall investigation of poly (phenylene sulfide) from synthesis and process to applications—a review

P Zuo, A Tcharkhtchi, M Shirinbayan… - Macromolecular …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Poly (phenylene sulfide)(PPS) is one kind of high‐performance polymer with high
thermal stability that can be used widely in different industrial domains. However, according …

Wear‐resistant layers containing graphene derivatives

F Mindivan, H Dere - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The effect of carbon filler wt% ratios on the microstructural and tribological properties of the
ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene (PE)/graphene nanoplatelets (GNP), PE/graphene …

Six decades of UHMWPE in reconstructive surgery

V Sharma, S Chowdhury… - International …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials have played a significant
role in the field of reconstructive surgery, particularly as acetabular liners/sockets for total hip …

Effect of carbonization temperature on mechanical properties and biocompatibility of biochar/ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene composites

S Li, Y Xu, X **g, G Yilmaz, D Li, LS Turng - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
Highly filled biochar/ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) composite
samples with excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility were prepared via …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of γ irradiation and Vitamin-E on the thermal and mechanical properties of graphene/nanodiamond reinforced hybrid UHMWPE nanocomposites

SRM Paladugu, PSR Sreekanth - Results in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This work focus on solving the problems of fabricating inadequate prosthetic joint from
mechanical perspective in total joint replacement. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene …

MWCNTs filled high-density polyethylene composites to improve tribological performance

Y Wu, C Dong, C Yuan, X Bai, L Zhang, Y Tian - Wear, 2021 - Elsevier
The water-lubricated stern tube bearings play a considerable role in the marine propulsion
system. Due to poor mechanical properties and temperature resistance, polymer materials …

Tribo‐material based on a UHMWPE/RGOC biocomposite for using in artificial joints

F Mindivan, A Çolak - Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Reduced graphene oxide (RGOC) filler that was green synthesized by vitamin C had been
included in the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) matrix to produce …