Surface modification and biotribological behavior of <scp>UHMWPE</scp> nanocomposites with <scp>GO</scp> infiltrated by ultrasonic induction

Lu, Pingping; Wu, Meiping; Liu, Xin; Ye, Xiu; Duan, Weipeng; Miao, Xiaojin

doi:10.1002/jbm.b.34746

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“…Consequently, the fabrication of artificial joint prostheses with higher surface smoothness [ 8 ], particularly those composed of CoCrMo alloys, to minimize the generation of particles due to friction wear [ 9 ], is anticipated to significantly improve the lifespan and performance of joint prostheses. Current methods of polishing artificial joints primarily include mechanical polishing [ 10 ], electrolytic polishing [ 11 ], magnetorheological polishing [ 12 , 13 ], and ultrasonic polishing [ 14 , 15 ]. However, mechanical polishing may introduce microscopic scratches, increasing surface roughness.…”

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Nanoscale Surface Refinement of CoCrMo Alloy for Artificial Knee Joints via Chemical Mechanical Polishing

Zhang,

Lai

et al. 2023

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In this study, we address the challenge of surface roughness in CoCrMo alloys, typically used in artificial knee joints, which can initiate a cascade of biological responses causing inflammation, osteolysis, joint instability, and increased susceptibility to infection. We propose the application of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) technique, using an ecologically responsible slurry composed of 4 wt% SiO2, 0.3 wt% H2O2, 1.0 wt% glycine, and 0.05 wt% benzotriazole. Our innovative approach demonstrated significant improvements, achieving a material removal rate of 30.9 nm/min and reducing the arithmetic mean roughness from 20.76 nm to 0.25 nm, thereby enhancing the nanoscale surface quality of the artificial knee joint alloy. The smoother surface is attributed to a decrease in corrosion potential to 0.18 V and a reduction in corrosion current density from 9.55 µA/cm2 to 4.49 µA/cm2 with the addition of BTA, evidenced by electrochemical tests. Furthermore, the preservation of the phase structure of the CoCrMo alloy, as confirmed by XRD analysis and elemental mapping, ensures the structural integrity of the treated surfaces. These outcomes and our simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of our CMP method in engineering surface treatments for artificial knee joints to optimize friction behavior and potentially extend their lifespans.

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