Effect of Argon Plasma Treatment on Tribological Properties of UHMWPE/MWCNT Nanocomposites
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is widely used in artificial joints in the replacement of knee, hip and shoulder that has been impaired as a result of arthritis or other degenerative joint diseases. The UHMWPE made plastic cup is placed in the joint socket in contact with a metal o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Polymers |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/8/8/295 |