The lubrication regime in which artificial hip joints operate adds complexity to the prediction of wear, as the joint operates in both the full fluid film regime-specifically the elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) regime-and the mixed or boundary lubrication regimes, where contact between the bearing surfaces results in wear. In this work, a wear model is developed which considers lubrication...

The potential of magnesium alloys as bioabsorbable / biodegradable implants for biomedical applications has been extensively studied as emerging direction. This paper gives a review of current topics in this field. Research activities related to biomedical magnesium alloys have been pursued in two main directions, orthopedic and cardiovascular implants, by investigating different aspects of all...

Modern small diameter metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings for total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been developed in the nineteen-eighties to address the problem of polyethylene wear related osteolysis. Subsequently large diameter MoM hip resurfacings (HRA) were designed for young and active patients to preserve bone and avoid dislocation. Large diameter MoM THA were originally meant as an easy femoral ...

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The development of NbC-containing martensitic stainless steels has made it possible to unite the properties high corrosion resistance and wear resistance. If NbC is used as a hard phase instead chromium carbide, abrasive increased due greater hardness NbC. solubility in low. For this reason, fully available form passive surface layer increase In steel melt, niobium leads formation primary NbC, ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) has gained significant research attention to fabricate complex 3D Inconel alloy components for jet engines. The strategic advantages of LPBF-based AM aerospace applications are well reported. exposed a high degree vibration during the operation in variable aqueous environment. combined and environment create tribological condition th...