Biotribology is a field dedicated to the understanding of many sliding and frictional interfaces in living tissue. The field gained popularity in the 1990´s due to miniaturization of electromechanical components which ...

There has been significant progress in implant research during last the 10 years (2005–2015). The increase in the elderly population coupled with a lack of proper physical activity is a potential cause for the sudden ...

Biomechanical simulators are extensively used in wear tests of total hip arthroplasty components. Those tests should be in accordance with ISO 14242-1, which specifies three or four abscissæ ordinates of angular displacements ...

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings deposited on the articulating surfaces of total hip or knee arthroplasties have the potential to enhance the overall biotribological behavior and longevity. In this contribution, we employ ...

Dental implant failures occur mainly due to biofilm infections and mastication micro-movements or load stresses that may induce wear degradation. Dental implants’ microgaps are highly susceptible areas for biofilm formation ...

Currently, vegetable oils have been studied for bio-lubricants base that fits the new environmental standards. Since, in a world full of finite natural resources, mineral oils bring consequences to the environment due to ...

It has been shown that the synthesis of TiO2 nanotubes by anodization provides outstanding properties to Ti surfaces intended for dental and orthopedic implants applications. Beyond the very well-known potential of these ...

After insertion into bone, dental implants may be subjected to tribocorrosive conditions resulting in the release of metallic ions and solid wear debris, which can induce to peri-implant inflammatory reactions accompanied ...

In this work, a new structured linoleic-based hydroxytetrahydrofuran (HTHF) ester lubricant with excellent properties was developed. A synthesis route through regioselective enzymatic hydration was established, combining ...

With the increasing environmental awareness, maximizing biodegradability and minimizing ecotoxicity is the main driving force for new technological developments. Thus, can be developed new biodegradable lubricants for ...