Nanotribological properties of UHMWPE/quartz composites

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCurrent Research in Advanced Materials and Processes, YUCOMAT VI - Proceedings of the 6th Conference of the Yugoslav Materials Research Society
Pages469-474
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005
Event6th Conference of the Yugoslav Materials Research Society, YUCOMAT VI: Current Research in Advanced Materials and Processes - Herceg Novi, Serbia
Duration: 13 Sept 200417 Sept 2004

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume494
ISSN (Print)0255-5476

Conference

Conference6th Conference of the Yugoslav Materials Research Society, YUCOMAT VI: Current Research in Advanced Materials and Processes
Country/TerritorySerbia
CityHerceg Novi
Period13/09/0417/09/04

Keywords

  • Cross-linking
  • Nanoindentation
  • Nanowear
  • UHMWPE

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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