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Mechanical and Tribological Performance of HDPE Matrix Reinforced by Hybrid Gr/TiO2 NPs for Hip Joint Replacement. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14030140. [PMID: 36976064 PMCID: PMC10059748 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14030140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Hip joint collapse is a very common health problem. Many cases need a joint replacement, so nano-polymeric composites are an ideal alternative solution. Due to its mechanical properties and wear resistance, HDPE might be considered a suitable alternative to frictional materials. The current research focuses on using hybrid nanofiller TiO2 NPs and nano-graphene with various loading compositions to evaluate the best loading amount. The compressive strength, modules of elasticity, and hardness were examined via experiments. The COF and wear resistance were evaluated via a pin-on-disk tribometer. The worn surfaces were analyzed based on 3D topography and SEM images. The HDPE samples with various compositions of 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0 wt.% filling content of TiO2 NPs and Gr (with a ratio of 1:1) were analyzed. Results revealed that hybrid nanofiller with a composition of 1.5 wt.% exhibits superior mechanical properties compared to other filling compositions. Moreover, the COF and wear rate decreased by 27.5% and 36.3%, respectively.
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Li W, Wang Z, Liu N, Zhang J. Study on Tribological Characteristics of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene under Unsaturated Lubrication of Water and Brine. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14194138. [PMID: 36236086 PMCID: PMC9572694 DOI: 10.3390/polym14194138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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The tribological characteristics of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) under unsaturated lubrication of water and brine were studied. The friction coefficients and wear rates of UHMWPE at different applied loads and sliding speeds were recorded by field tests, and the effects of load and speed on the friction properties of UHMWPE were analyzed. The results showed that under certain liquid drop (about 150-170 mL/h) lubrication, the tribological behaviors of UHMWPE were better than those of dry sliding, and the friction coefficient and wear rate of UHMWPE were reduced by more than 39% and 10% respectively. The lubrication form of UHMWPE gradually transited from saturated lubrication to unsaturated lubrication with the increase in applied load or sliding speed. The evaporation of water caused by frictional heat affected the water content between the surface of UHMWPE and the counterface, which was the main reason for the change in the lubrication form. In the current work, the critical values for the change of lubrication mode were 70 N and 700 r/min for load and speed, respectively, beyond which UHMWPE was in unsaturated lubrication. Under brine-unsaturated lubrication, the anti-friction property of UHMWPE was better than that in water-unsaturated lubrication at high speed because the precipitated salt granules played a ball effect, which was opposite to that under saturated lubrication. The study of the wear resistance with surface profiler showed that the wear rate of UHMWPE under water-unsaturated lubrication was 9% lower than that under brine-unsaturated lubrication at 110 N load. While the wear resistance of UHMWPE under brine-unsaturated lubrication was better than that in water-unsaturated lubrication at high speed, the wear rate of UHMWPE under brine-unsaturated lubrication was 10% lower than that under water-unsaturated lubrication at 1100 r/min speed.
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- Wenhao Li
- College of Water Conservancy & Architectural Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation of Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- College of Water Conservancy & Architectural Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation of Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
- Correspondence:
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- College of Water Conservancy & Architectural Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation of Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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- College of Water Conservancy & Architectural Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation of Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
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Siddikali P, Sreekanth PSR. Performance Evaluation of CNT Reinforcement on Electroless Plating on Solid Free-Form-Fabricated PETG Specimens for Prosthetic Limb Application. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:3366. [PMID: 36015623 PMCID: PMC9415912 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The utility of polymers in the present decade is consistently increasing, giving scope to many applications from automobiles to prosthetics. Polymers used for solid free-form fabrication (SFFF), also known as 3D printing, comprise a quick fabrication process adopted by many industries to increase productivity and decrease the run time to cope with the market demands. In this research work, pure polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-PETG with an electroless metal layer coating and without a coating are discussed. The effect of the electroless metal layer coating on the reinforced PETG-MWCNT results in improved mechanical, tribological, and other surface properties. Pure PETG was incorporated with MWCNT nanofillers at 0.3 wt.% and extruded as a filament through a twin screw extruder with a 1.75 mm diameter and printed on ASTM standards. Tensile testing was performed on all four types of un-coated pure PETG, PETG-MWCNT, and metal-layer-coated PETG and PETG-MWCNT with a coating thickness of 26, 32, 54, and 88 μm. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) showed that the coated PETG-MWCNT had the highest storage and loss modulus. The heat deflection temperature was improved to 88 °C for the coated PETG-MWCNT. The wear volume against the sliding distance at a load of 40, 50, and 60 N showed that the coefficient of friction decreased with an increase in the load. The scratch test results revealed the lowest penetration depth and lowest friction coefficient for the coated PETG-MWCNT sample. The water contact angle test showed that a greater coating thickness makes the sample surface more hydrophobic, and the microhardness test indicated that the indentation hardness value for the PETG-MWCNT was 92 HV. The study revealed that the metal-layer-coated PETG-MWCNT had better performance compared to the other specimens due to a good metal layer bonding on the PETG substrate. It was concluded that adding MWCNTs to a metal layer electroless coating improved the surface and mechanical properties of the PETG, and this may be suitable for many applications.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT-AP University, Amaravati 522337, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Wahed SB, Dunstan CR, Boughton PA, Ruys AJ, Faisal SN, Wahed TB, Salahuddin B, Cheng X, Zhou Y, Wang CH, Islam MS, Aziz S. Functional Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Composites for Ligament Reconstructions and Their Targeted Applications in the Restoration of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14112189. [PMID: 35683861 PMCID: PMC9182730 DOI: 10.3390/polym14112189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The selection of biomaterials as biomedical implants is a significant challenge. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and composites of such kind have been extensively used in medical implants, notably in the bearings of the hip, knee, and other joint prostheses, owing to its biocompatibility and high wear resistance. For the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) graft, synthetic UHMWPE is an ideal candidate due to its biocompatibility and extremely high tensile strength. However, significant problems are observed in UHMWPE based implants, such as wear debris and oxidative degradation. To resolve the issue of wear and to enhance the life of UHMWPE as an implant, in recent years, this field has witnessed numerous innovative methodologies such as biofunctionalization or high temperature melting of UHMWPE to enhance its toughness and strength. The surface functionalization/modification/treatment of UHMWPE is very challenging as it requires optimizing many variables, such as surface tension and wettability, active functional groups on the surface, irradiation, and protein immobilization to successfully improve the mechanical properties of UHMWPE and reduce or eliminate the wear or osteolysis of the UHMWPE implant. Despite these difficulties, several surface roughening, functionalization, and irradiation processing technologies have been developed and applied in the recent past. The basic research and direct industrial applications of such material improvement technology are very significant, as evidenced by the significant number of published papers and patents. However, the available literature on research methodology and techniques related to material property enhancement and protection from wear of UHMWPE is disseminated, and there is a lack of a comprehensive source for the research community to access information on the subject matter. Here we provide an overview of recent developments and core challenges in the surface modification/functionalization/irradiation of UHMWPE and apply these findings to the case study of UHMWPE for ACL repair.
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- Sonia B. Wahed
- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (C.R.D.); (P.A.B.); (A.J.R.); (X.C.)
- Correspondence: (S.B.W.); (S.A.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (C.R.D.); (P.A.B.); (A.J.R.); (X.C.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (C.R.D.); (P.A.B.); (A.J.R.); (X.C.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (C.R.D.); (P.A.B.); (A.J.R.); (X.C.)
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science & Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jahangirnagar University, Savar 1342, Bangladesh;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia;
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (C.R.D.); (P.A.B.); (A.J.R.); (X.C.)
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; (Y.Z.); (C.H.W.); (M.S.I.)
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; (Y.Z.); (C.H.W.); (M.S.I.)
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; (Y.Z.); (C.H.W.); (M.S.I.)
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; (Y.Z.); (C.H.W.); (M.S.I.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia;
- Correspondence: (S.B.W.); (S.A.)
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A Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Model for the Selection of Polymer-Based Biomaterial for Orthopedic Industrial Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14051020. [PMID: 35267842 PMCID: PMC8912859 DOI: 10.3390/polym14051020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The potential of quantifying the variations in IR active bands was explored while using the chemometric analysis of FTIR spectra for selecting orthopedic biomaterial of industrial scale i.e., ultra-high molecular weight PE (UHMWPE). The nano composites UHMWPE with multi-walled carbon nano-tubes (MWCNTs) and Mg-silicate were prepared and irradiated with 25 kGy and 50 kGy of gamma dose. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that first three principal components (PCs) are responsible for explaining the >99% of variance in FTIR data of UHMWPE on addition of fillers and/or irradiation. The factor loadings plots revealed that PC-1 was responsible for explaining the variance in polyethylene characteristics bands and the IR active region induced by fillers i.e., 440 cm−1, 456 cm−1, from 900−1200 cm−1, 1210 cm−1, 1596 cm−1, PC-2 was responsible for explaining the variance in spectra due to radiation-induced oxidation and cross linking, while the PC-3 is responsible for explaining the variance induced because of IR active bands of MWCNTs. Hierarchy cluster analysis (HCA) was employed to classify the samples into four clusters with respect to similarity in their IR active bands which is further confirmed by PCA. According to multi attribute analysis with PCA and HCA, 65 kGy irradiated sample is optimum choice from the existing alternatives in the group of irradiated pristine UHMWPE, UHMWPE/Mg-silicate irradiated with 25 kGy of gamma dose was the optimum choice for UHWMPE/Mg-silicate nano composites, and UHMWPE/γMWCNTs composites containing 1.0% dof γ MWCNTs for UHMWPE/MWCNTs nanocomposites, respectively. The results show the effectiveness of quantifying the variance for decision as far as optimization of biomaterials in orthopedic industrial applications is concerned.
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Xu B, Yin B, Li Q, Kuang X, Jia H. Tribological performance of self‐lubricating polyurethane elastomer compounding with the modified ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene. POLYM ENG SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Bo Xu
- Department of Power Machinery School of Automotive and Traffic Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang China
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- Department of Power Machinery School of Automotive and Traffic Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang China
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- Department of Material Development Institute of Advanced Polymer Materials Technology, Tech‐in Materials Co., Ltd. Nanjing China
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- Department of Power Machinery School of Automotive and Traffic Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang China
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- Department of Power Machinery School of Automotive and Traffic Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang China
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Niemczewska-Wójcik M, Wójcik A. Stereometric and Tribometric Studies of Polymeric Pin and Ceramic Plate Friction Pair Components. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14040839. [PMID: 33572442 PMCID: PMC7916255 DOI: 10.3390/ma14040839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Two complementary approaches should be used for the full characterisation of friction pair components. The first approach consists of stereometric studies of machined as well as worn surface topography of the friction components with multiple measurement methods used. The second approach, tribometric studies, enables the tribological characteristics of the friction pair. This work presents the complete characterisation of polymeric pin and ceramic plate friction pair components based on studies with the use of three research instruments: an interference microscope, a scanning electron microscope and a tribological tester. The results of the studies showed that the same treatment conditions used for different but similar ceramic materials did not provide exactly the same characteristics of both the machined and worn surface topography. Moreover, the results showed that the material properties and machined surface topography of the ceramic component significantly affected the friction coefficient and linear wear as well as the wear intensity of the polymeric component. Connecting the two approaches, stereometric studies and tribometric studies, allowed for a better identification of the wear mechanism of the polymeric pin (i.e., abrasion, fatigue and adhesion wear) and the kind of wear products (polymeric material).
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- Magdalena Niemczewska-Wójcik
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, Jana Pawła II 37, 32-864 Cracow, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Production and Power Engineering, University of Agriculture in Cracow, Balicka 120, 30-149 Cracow, Poland;
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Cheng B, Duan H, Chen S, Shang H, Li J, Shao T. Phase morphology and tribological properties of PI/UHMWPE blend composites. POLYMER 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Yalcinkaya F. Effect of argon plasma treatment on hydrophilic stability of nanofiber webs. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Fatma Yalcinkaya
- Institute of Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation; Technical University of Liberec; Studentska 1402/2 46117, Liberec Czech Republic
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UHMWPE Nanocomposite Coatings Reinforced with Alumina (Al2O3) Nanoparticles for Tribological Applications. COATINGS 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings8080280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Due to a growing demand for protecting metallic components from wear and tear, polymer coatings are being extensively researched and developed as one of the most effective and efficient solutions to reduce friction and wear in demanding tribological applications. The present study focuses on developing a polymer nanocomposite coating of ultra-high molecular polyethylene (UHMWPE) reinforced with different loadings (0.5, 3, 5, and 10 wt %) of alumina to protect steel surfaces. Wear tests were conducted on the coated samples using a tribometer with a ball-on-disk configuration, sliding against a 440C hardened stainless steel ball as a counterface to evaluate the wear life and the load-bearing capacity of the developed coatings. Micro-indentation, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and optical profilometry techniques were used to characterize the coatings in terms of hardness, dispersion of the nanofillers, morphology, and wear mechanisms, respectively. Results showed that the UHMWPE nanocomposite coating reinforced with 3 wt % and 5 wt % of alumina did not fail, even until 250,000 cycles at a normal load of 12 N and a linear speed of 0.1 m/s, showing a significant improvement in wear resistance as compared to the pristine UHMWPE coating.
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Badgayan ND, Sahu SK, Samanta S, Rama Sreekanth PS. Assessment of nanoscopic dynamic mechanical properties and B-C-N triad effect on MWCNT/h-BNNP nanofillers reinforced HDPE hybrid composite using oscillatory nanoindentation: An insight into medical applications. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2018; 80:180-188. [PMID: 29427934 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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A thrust on improvement of different properties of polymer has taken a contemporary route with advent of nanofillers. Although several nanofillers are existent; MultiWalled Carbon Nanotubes- (MWCNTs) and h-Boron Nitride nanoplatelets-(h-BNNPs) unique combination of 1D and 2D dimensional geometry aids an advantage of B-C-N triad elemental effects on properties of tested samples. The current study aims to investigate the effects of MWCNT and h-BNNP reinforcement in High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) for high load bearing areas of medical applications requiring both elastic and viscous behavior. The results were analyzed keeping a view of its application in areas like HDPE based fracture fixation plates, acetabular cups and others. The composite and hybrid samples with different loadings were prepared after surface modification of nanofillers by mechanical mixing and molding technique. The dynamic nano-mechanical properties like storage modulus, loss modulus and tan delta were assessed for each sample during frequency swept from 10 to 220 Hz. The viscoelastic properties like hc/hm, H/E, elastic-plastic deformation were investigated and evaluated. At a frequency of 10 Hz, the storage and loss modulus of 0.1 CNT increased by 37.56% and decreased by 23.52% respectively on comparison with pure HDPE. This infers a good elastic as well as viscous behavior. Overall elastic behavior of 0.1 CNT was confirmed from tan delta evaluation. The interaction between B-C-N elemental triad had significant effect on creep strength, visco-damping property (hc/hm and H/E), elastic plastic displacement and pile-up and sink-in behavior. Highest creep strength and visco-damping property was exhibited by 0.25 CNT/0.15 BNNP hybrid. The elastic-plastic displacement of hybrid composite was noted as least, which decreased by 30% on comparison with pure HDPE. It can be inferred that presence of 1D-MWCNT and 2D-h-BNNP had significant effect on important dynamic viscoelastic and creep properties of HDPE based hybrid composites.
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- Nitesh Dhar Badgayan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh 791109, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh 791109, India; Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Science and Technology, Berhampur, Odisha 761008, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh 791109, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology - AP University, Inavolu, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh 522237, India.
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Karaman O, Kelebek S, Demirci EA, İbiş F, Ulu M, Ercan UK. Synergistic Effect of Cold Plasma Treatment and RGD Peptide Coating on Cell Proliferation over Titanium Surfaces. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2018; 15:13-24. [PMID: 30603531 PMCID: PMC6171635 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-017-0087-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2017] [Revised: 09/12/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the synergistic effect of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) treatment and RGD peptide coating for enhancing cellular attachment and proliferation over titanium (Ti) surfaces. The surface structure of CAP-treated and RGD peptide-coated Ti discs were characterized by contact angle goniometer and atomic force microscopy. The effect of such surface modification on human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) adhesion and proliferation was assessed by cell proliferation and DNA content assays. Besides, hMSCs' adhesion and morphology on surface modified Ti discs were observed via fluorescent and scanning electron microscopy. RGD peptide coating following CAP treatment significantly enhanced cellular adhesion and proliferation among untreated, CAP-treated and RGD peptide-coated Ti discs. The treatment of Ti surfaces with CAP may contribute to improved RGD peptide coating, which enables increased cellular integrations with the Ti surfaces.
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- Ozan Karaman
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Rm 148, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, 35620 İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, 35620 İzmir, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Rm 148, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, 35620 İzmir, Turkey
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- Plasma Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Rm 123, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, 35620 İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, 35620 İzmir, Turkey
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- Plasma Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Rm 123, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, 35620 İzmir, Turkey
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Maksimkin AV, Nematulloev SG, Chukov DI, Danilov VD, Senatov FS. Bulk Oriented UHMWPE/FMWCNT Films for Tribological Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:E629. [PMID: 30965932 PMCID: PMC6418802 DOI: 10.3390/polym9110629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Bulk oriented films based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a drawing ratio of 35 were prepared by using a low solvent concentration. Bulk oriented films were filled with fluorinated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (FMWCNTs). The structure of bulk oriented films on UHMWPE, which were manufactured at different stages of orientation, was investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The addition of FMWCNTs at a concentration of 0.05 wt % in bulk oriented UHMWPE films led to an increase in the tensile strength by 10% (up to 1020 ± 23 MPa) compared to unfilled oriented films. However, the addition of FMWCNTs at a concentration of more than 0.5 wt % led to a decrease in tensile strength due to excessive accumulation of nanotubes and hindering of self-diffusion of UHMWPE macromolecules. The multiple increase in tensile strength, doubling the hardness, the formation of fibrillar structure, and the presence of carbon nanotubes led to a significant increase in tribological properties in bulk oriented films. Bulk oriented UHMWPE/1% FMWCNT films can be operated at a maximum contact pressure that is 18 times higher and exhibit a specific wear rate more than an order of magnitude and less than the traditional UHMWPE of isotropic structure. Bulk oriented UHMWPE/1% FMWCNT films have an extremely low dry coefficient of friction (COF) of 0.075 at a contact pressure of 31 MPa. The developed bulk oriented films can be used for manufacturing frictional surfaces for sliding bearings, or for acetabular cups for knee and hip endoprostheses.
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- Aleksey V Maksimkin
- National University of Science and Technology "MISIS", Moscow 119049, Russia.
- Tambov State Technical University, Tambov 392000, Russia.
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISIS", Moscow 119049, Russia.
- Tambov State Technical University, Tambov 392000, Russia.
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- Mechanical Engineering Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 101990, Russia.
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISIS", Moscow 119049, Russia.
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Yalcinkaya F, Siekierka A, Bryjak M. Surface modification of electrospun nanofibrous membranes for oily wastewater separation. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra11904f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This paper presents a method for producing nanofibrous composite membranes for the separation of a vegetable oil–water mixture. The microwave plasma technique, followed by a chemical post-treatment, was used to hydrophilise the membrane surfaces.
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- Fatma Yalcinkaya
- Technical University of Liberec
- Institute for Nanomaterials
- Advanced Technology and Innovation
- 46117 Liberec
- Czech Republic
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- Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Chemistry
- 50-370 Wroclaw
- Poland
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- Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Chemistry
- 50-370 Wroclaw
- Poland
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