PEEK Biomaterials in Trauma, Orthopedic, and Spinal Implants

Advances in the processing, sterilization, and crosslinking of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for total joint arthroplasty.

In recent years, several new solid lubricant and modern lubrication concepts have been developed to achieve better lubricity and longer wear life in demanding tribological applications. Most of the traditional solid lubricants were prepared in the form of metal, ceramic and polymer-matrix composites. They have been used successfully in various engineering applications. Recent progress in thin-film deposition technologies has led to the synthesis of new generations of adaptative, self-lubricating coatings with composite or multilayered architectures, by using duplex/multiplex surface treatments. These modern self-lubricating coatings progressively make their way into the commercial marketplace and meet the ever-increasing performance demands of more severe applications. The present paper reviews our recent understanding of the lubrication mechanisms of both traditional and new solid lubricants, with particular emphasis on solid lubricant methods and practices.

Historical developments and new trends in tribological and solid lubricant coatings.

Mechanical properties of high density polyethylene/carbon nanotube composites

J.H. Dumbleton

Papers

Orientation softening in the deformation and wear of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene

Wear mechanisms of UHMWPE in total joint replacements

Suitability and limitations of carbon fiber reinforced PEEK composites as bearing surfaces for total joint replacements

A biaxial line-contact wear machine for the evaluation of implant bearing materials for total knee joint replacement