UV irradiation and aging effects on nanoscale mechanical properties of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene for biomedical implants

As a result of its relatively high strength, high chemical resistance, low creep and low wear rate, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been widely used as the 'soft' articulating surface for total hip and knee arthroplasty. However, for long term artificial joint replace...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastics, rubber & composites rubber & composites, 2008-10, Vol.37 (8), p.346-352
Hauptverfasser:	Mohamed, Fouad H., Mourad, A.-H. I., Barton, D. C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ACCELERATED AGING Applied sciences Biological and medical sciences Exact sciences and technology Machinery and processing Medical sciences NANOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES Plastics Polymer industry, paints, wood Spinning Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Technology of polymers Technology. Biomaterials. Equipments UHMWPE UV IRRADIATION
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