Dry sliding wear behaviour of talc-reinforced UHMWPE composite for implant application

As of today, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a thermoplastic material normally used as bearing components for human joint replacements. However, formation of wear debris from UHMWPE after certain service periods may cause adverse effects which remain as unresolved issues. In thi...

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Main Authors: Boon, Peng Chang, Hazizan Md Akil, Ramdziah bt Md Nasir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2015
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/8961/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/8961/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/8961/1/07_Boon_Peng_Chang.pdf