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Processing and Mechanical Characterization of Compression-Molded Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Biocomposite Reinforced with Aluminum OxideBy Anup Kumar Patel, Pramanshu Trivedi, Kantesh Balani
Abstract: Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been widely used as a bone implant material in orthopedic surgical applications in trauma due to its low coefficient of friction, good biocompatibility, and excellent wear and corrosion resistance properties in comparison to other polyolefins. But, due to the formation of wear debris, implants loosen and fail after 12–15 years of implantation. In order to enhance lifespan, the role of alumina (Al2O3) reinforcement on …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–12 Read article →