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Art. 100198Purpose The aim of this study is to evaluate a developed experimental set-up to measure the coefficient of friction between fresh mandibular bone and biomaterials used in oral and maxillofacial surgery including a standardized routine for ...
Anita Mostofa +13 more
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Tactile communication tools such as tactile graphics and braille used by the blind and visually impaired (BVI) rely on the sense of touch to convey information.
Renganathan, Prasanth +1 more
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Proteins can adsorb on the surface of materials, such as soft contact lenses (SCLs), and can affect the hydrophobicity, roughness, and surface properties of the contact lenses (CLs), which, in turn, can influence the friction between the lenses and the ...
Luís Vilhena, Amílcar Ramalho
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Biotribology: articular cartilage friction, wear, and lubrication
This study developed, explored, and refined techniques for the in vitro study of cartilage-on-cartilage friction, deformation, and wear. Preliminary results of in vitro cartilage-on- cartilage experiments with emphasis on wear and biochemistry are ...
Schroeder, Matthew O.
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Tribology is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It is specifically concerned with the friction, wear and lubrication of these surfaces.
Berrien, La Shaun Josette
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Synovial fluid lubrication: The effect of protein interactions on adsorbed and lubricating films [PDF]
© 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Synovial fluid lubrication is dependent on protective protein films that form between joint surfaces. Under static conditions surface film formation occurs through adsorption, while under dynamic conditions ...
Myant, C, Parkes, M, Wong, JSS, Cann, PM
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Measurements instruments and software used in biotribology research laboratory
Precision measurements of friction processes have a key role in a variety of industrial processes. The emergence of fine electronic circuit techniques greatly expands capabilities of control.
Tyurin, Andrey Evgenievich +3 more
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Locomotion of walking insects is exceptionally efficient. The function of their leg joints in different movement scenarios depends on their kinematics and contacting conditions between moving parts.
Steffen Vagts +3 more
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Lizards of the genus Scincus are widely known under the common name sandfish due to their ability to swim in loose, aeolian sand. Some studies report that this fascinating property of sandfish is accompanied by unique tribological properties of their ...
Weibin Wu +6 more
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Wear of a Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Under Activities of Daily Function
Hip resurfacing is a bone-conserving alternative to total hip replacement particularly suited to younger or more active patients with good bone stock.
Raelene M. Cowie +3 more
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