Effect of Carbon Nanotube Addition on Tribological Behavior of UHMWPE

Zoo, Yeong Seok; An, Jin Yong; Lim, Dong Phil; Lim, Dae Soon

doi:10.1023/b:tril.0000015206.21688.87

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“…By the incorporation of 0.1-4 wt% CNTs, the wear rate of UHMWPEs decreased 26%-86% [80,81,83,69,85]. However, the wear performance of CNT-reinforced UHMWPE is sensitive to CNT concentrations and types.…”

Section: Carbon Nanotube (Cnts)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Wear Performance of UHMWPE and Reinforced UHMWPE Composites in Arthroplasty Applications: A Review

2015

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Abstract:As the gold standard material for artificial joints, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) generates wear debris when the material is used in arthroplasty applications. Due to the adverse reactions of UHMWPE wear debris with surrounding tissues, the life time of UHMWPE joints is often limited to 15-20 years. To improve the wear resistance and performance of the material, various attempts have been made in the past decades. This paper reviews existing improvements made to enhance its mechanical properties and wear resistance. They include using gamma irradiation to promote the cross-linked structure and to improve the wear resistance, blending vitamin E to protect the UHMWPE, filler incorporation to improve the mechanical and wear performance, and surface texturing to improve the lubrication condition and to reduce wear. Limitations of existing work and future studies are also identified.

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Section: Carbon Nanotube (Cnts)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…CNTs possess high strength, a high aspect ratio, and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity [80]. They can enhance the mechanical performance and wear resistance of UHMWPE, promote bone growth and act as an antioxidant.…”

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confidence: 99%

Wear Performance of UHMWPE and Reinforced UHMWPE Composites in Arthroplasty Applications: A Review

2015

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“…In general, HDPE has a good wear resistance and low friction coefficient [22]. The addition of nanotubes has been reported to improve the wear rate of PE but the effect on friction coefficient is not straightforward [23][24][25].…”

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Influence of carbon nanotube–polymeric compatibilizer masterbatches on morphological, thermal, mechanical, and tribological properties of polyethylene

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“…In the case of PTFE based composites, the friction coefficient decreased continuously with increasing CNT content up to 30 vol%. Zoo et al studied the effect of MWCNT addition on the tribological behavior of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) [31]. In contrast to the previous findings for PTFE, they found that the friction coefficient increases continuously when CNTs are added up to 0.5 wt%.…”

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Tribological response of an epoxy matrix filled with graphite and/or carbon nanotubes

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Reinforced polymer-matrix composites are widely used under sliding contact conditions in various boating and automotive applications. In this paper, the friction and wear of bulk epoxy and carbon filler reinforced epoxy composites have been investigated using a pin-on-disc tribometer. The effect of different fillers on the tribological behavior of an epoxy has been studied using treated and untreated carbon nanotubes, graphite, and a mixture of graphite and carbon nanotubes. Filler addition greatly enhances the tribological properties of the epoxy resin, by reducing the friction coefficient and the wear rate. In addition, it was found that the treated carbon nanotubes/epoxy composites have the best tribological behavior. Moreover, a correlation between contact temperature and friction coefficient is reported. Finally, the wear mechanisms were determined by scanning electronic microscopy.

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Effect of Carbon Nanotube Addition on Tribological Behavior of UHMWPE

Cited by 220 publications

References 18 publications

Wear Performance of UHMWPE and Reinforced UHMWPE Composites in Arthroplasty Applications: A Review

Wear Performance of UHMWPE and Reinforced UHMWPE Composites in Arthroplasty Applications: A Review

Influence of carbon nanotube–polymeric compatibilizer masterbatches on morphological, thermal, mechanical, and tribological properties of polyethylene

Tribological response of an epoxy matrix filled with graphite and/or carbon nanotubes

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