Abstract Around 1,000 peer-reviewed papers were selected from 3,450 articles published
during 2020–2021, and reviewed as the representative advances in tribology research …

Polysaccharides are often used as rheology modifiers in multiphasic protein-rich food
systems. Recently, proteinaceous microgels have garnered research attention as promising …

To enable long lasting osteochondral defect repairs which preserve the native function of
synovial joint counter-face, it is essential to develop surfaces which are optimised to support …

Synovial joints are unique biological tribosystems that allow a person to perform a wide
range of movements with minimal energy consumption. In recent years, they have been …

This study presents new insights into the potential role of polyelectrolyte interfaces in
regulating low friction and interstitial fluid pressurization of cartilage. Polymer brushes …

This study presents a coupled cartilage contact model, in which the contact gap and
cartilage tissue are modelled as two poroelastic systems, linked by pressure and normal flux …

Loading-induced cartilage exudation causes loss of fluid from the tissue, joint space thinning
and, in a long term prospective, the insurgence of osteoarthritis. Fortunately, experiments …

With the increasing average lifespan of human beings, the wear and tear caused by daily
activities on joints will also escalate. Consequently, there is a growing focus on the …

Agarose hydrogels are used to study the tribological response of hydrogel materials. We
demonstrate that the dynamic frictional behaviour of agarose hydrogels is influenced by their …

Articular cartilage, primarily composed of water and collagen, is vital for synovial joint
function. Traditional hard biomaterials like ceramic or cobalt-chrome used in …