@inproceedings{7b7fced7b3134eec853d7100154d5047,
title = "Nanotribological properties of UHMWPE/quartz composites",
abstract = "Wear of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and its composites is one of the main obstacles that limit the longevity of total joint replacements. Compression molded UHMWPE/quartz composites with organosiloxane as a cross-linking agent for UHMWPE matrix, were tested in nanoindentation and nanowear. The nanomechanical properties of the composite were examined in the light of nanoindentation experiments performed with a diamond tip of nominal radius of curvature of about 150 nm under conditions of various contact loads. Results from nanowear tests show that, in addition to the nanohardness and elastic modulus, the cross-linking procedure has the most pronounced effect on the tribological properties and at 0.5 phr organosiloxane, composites reache their maximum nanowear resistance. These findings are in agreement with the results of conventional mechanical and wear tests performed on these materials.",
keywords = "Cross-linking, Nanoindentation, Nanowear, UHMWPE",
author = "Tang, {Chak Yin} and Uskokovic, {P. S.} and Tsui, {Chi Pong} and Chan, {Kang Cheung} and Lo, {Chun Lap Samuel} and Xie, {X. L.}",
year = "2005",
month = dec,
day = "1",
doi = "10.4028/0-87849-971-7.469",
language = "English",
isbn = "0878499717",
series = "Materials Science Forum",
pages = "469--474",
booktitle = "Current Research in Advanced Materials and Processes, YUCOMAT VI - Proceedings of the 6th Conference of the Yugoslav Materials Research Society",
note = "6th Conference of the Yugoslav Materials Research Society, YUCOMAT VI: Current Research in Advanced Materials and Processes ; Conference date: 13-09-2004 Through 17-09-2004",
}