Ni-W coatings, compared to pure nanocrystalline Ni, exhibit higher hardness and wear resistance. In some cases, these coatings are considered as environmental friendly alternatives for hard chromium coating. Till now, most of Ni-W coatings have been produced by direct current electrodeposition from alkaline baths. In this study square pulse current was used for deposition of Ni-W precipitates f...

Cross-linked polyethylenes are being marketed by orthopaedic manufacturers to address the problem of osteolysis caused by polyethylene particulate wear debris. Wear testing of these cross-linked polyethylenes in hip simulators has shown dramatic reduction in wear rate compared with standard ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene, either gamma irradiated in air or nitrogen - or ethylene oxide-s...

Glass fiber reinforced plastic composite materials are finding increased applications due to their excellent properties. Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composite materials comprise soft matrix and fiber elements. This article presents the tribological aspects of glass fiber reinforced plastic composites. The wear test is carried out for FRP in a pin-on-roller wear tester. The wear rate obtained...

Basic properties of the suggested phenomenological model of tribocorrosion wear are considered. Using a friction pair austenitic stainless steel-ceramic in acid electrolytes as an example, a good agreement between predicted data and experimental evidence was obtained.

Mechanical wear accounts for one third of present global energy consumption. However, it still lacks an efficient lubricant to simultaneously achieve a highly efficient lubrication and metal wear repair. Herein, we report that carbon quantum dots (CQDs)/CuSx nanocomposites show enhanced lubrication and metal wear surface repair abilities when used as additives. The highly efficient lubrication ...

Cross-linked polyethylene has been explored as an alternative to conventional polyethylene in total joint replacement in order to reduce wear volume and decrease failure through polyethylene wear debris induced osteolysis [1]. Due to the demands of a total knee replacement, moderately cross-linked polyethylene is recommended to retain mechanical properties [2]. This study aims to investigate th...

INTRODUCTION Artificial joints have been increasingly used in treatment of physically disabled people who have severely damaged joints. In artificial joint, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been usually employed as a buffer because of its very low friction coefficient, high wear resistance, high impact strength, and biocompatibility. [1]. When artificial joints were replace...

Femoral components of hip replacements are commonly anchored in the femur with bone cement or poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). Wear or fracture of bone cement can lead to loosening of the femoral component, which drastically affects the success and longevity of hip replacements. Self-reinforced composite PMMA (SRC-PMMA) has been previously developed for potential use, as a precoat material for...

In this study carburizing and boronizing processes were applied to powder metallurgy steel specimens and the mechanical and tribological properties of the substrate and coatings were evaluated under various process conditions.&#10The specimens, made from industrial test pieces, were carburized in a powder pack for a duration of 2-5 hrs at 850-950 ˚C. Similar specimens were pack boronized for 4 ...

Solid lubricants are commonly found in applications where more traditional lubrication techniques are undesirable or precluded. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is an attractive solid lubricant, but high wear rates limit its use. While nanofillers have been found, in some cases, to provide wear resistance without introducing other detrimental effects, the mechanisms of wear resistance remain uncl...