Biomaterials and Medical Tribology: Research and Development
Author(s): J. Paulo Davim (Author, Editor)
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 10 July 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 490 pages
ISBN-10: 0857090178
ISBN-13: 9780857090171
Book Description
Medical tribology can be defined as the science of tribological phenomena in the human body, both those that naturally occur in the tissues or organs and those that arise after implantation of an artificial device, while biomaterials are inert substances designed to be incorporated into living systems. Biomaterials and medical tribology brings together a collection of high quality articles and case studies focussing on new research and developments in these two important fields. The book provides details of the different types of biomaterial available, including metals, polymers and composites, while chapters in the latter half offer an analysis of friction, wear, lubrication and other related issues in specific applications.
Key Features: written by highly knowledgeable and well-respected experts in the field; diversity of subjects from international experts; the scientific material surrounding this subject is of importance to research centres and universities worldwide.
Contents: Nanoparticles for biomedical applications: Current status, trends and future challenges; Synergism effects during friction and fretting corrosion experiments focusing on biomaterials used as orthopedic implants; Application of biomedical-grade titanium alloys in trabecular bone and artificial joints; Fatigue strengthening of an orthopedic Ti6Al4V alloy: What is the potential of a final shot peening process? Wear determination on retrieved metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty: An example of extreme wear; Natural articular joints: Model of lamellar-rollerbearing lubrication and the nature of the cartilage surface; Importance of bearing porosity in engineering and natural lubrication; Tribological characterization of human tooth enamel; Liposome-based carrier systems and devices used for pulmonary drug delivery.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This book is an essential reference for materials scientists, engineers, and researchers in the field of medical tribology. The title also provides an overview for academics and clinicians in this area. --AZoM
About the Author
Professor J. Paulo Davim is based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro and Head of MACTRIB - Machining and Tribology Research Group. He has more than 25 years of teaching and research experience in manufacturing, materials and mechanical engineering with special emphasis in machining and tribology. He is the editor of five international journals, and serves as guest editor, editorial board member, reviewer and scientific advisor for many other international journals and conferences. He has also published over 350 articles in refereed international journals and conferences.
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