Effect of Argon Plasma Treatment on Tribological Properties of UHMWPE/MWCNT Nanocomposites

Effect of Argon Plasma Treatment on Tribological Properties of UHMWPE/MWCNT Nanocomposites

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is widely used in artificial joints in the replacement of knee, hip and shoulder that has been impaired as a result of arthritis or other degenerative joint diseases. The UHMWPE made plastic cup is placed in the joint socket in contact with a metal o...

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Main Authors: Nitturi Naresh Kumar, Seong Ling Yap, Farah Nadia Dayana bt Samsudin, Muhammad Zubair Khan, Rama Sreekanth Pattela Srinivasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
UHMWPE/MWCNTs nanocomposites
UHMWPE
biomaterials
dielectric barrier discharge (DBD)
surface modification
wear resistance
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/8/8/295

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