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Joint replacement is a very successful medical treatment. However, the survivorship of the implants could be adversely affected due to the loss of materials in the form of particles or ions as the bearing surfaces articulate against earch other. The consequent tissue and immune response to the wear products, remain one of the key factors of their failure. Tribology has been defined as the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion and all related wear products (e.g., particles, ions, etc.). Over the last few decades, in an attempt to understand and improve joint replacement technology, the tribological performance of several material combinations have been studied experimentally and assessed clinically. In addition, research has focused on the biological effects and long term consequences of wear products. Improvements have been made in manufacturing processes, precision engineering capabilities, device designs and materials properties in order to minimize wear and friction and maximize component longevity in vivo. This book investigates the in vivo and in vitro performance of the orthopaedic implants and their advanced bearings. Contributions are solicited from the researchers working in the field of biotribology and bioengineering

alginate --- biotribology --- multiwall carbon nanotubes --- arthroplasty --- validated model --- implant --- lubrication --- fillers --- ion treatment --- biomechanical testing/analysis --- titanium niobium nitride --- orthopedic --- UHMWPE --- wear testing --- wear resistance --- wear debris --- biomaterials --- biolubricant --- wear simulation --- surface engineering --- degenerative disc disease --- total disc replacement --- joint simulators --- crosslinked polyethylene --- TKA --- unicompartmental arthroplasty --- implants --- mechanical properties --- pin-on-plate --- ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene --- hip implants --- failure --- highly crosslinked UHMWPE --- gamma irradiation --- hip joint simulator --- oxidized zirconium --- osteolysis --- histomorphological characterization --- cross-linked polyethylene --- wear --- hip prosthesis --- cobalt --- abrasion --- metal-on-metal --- synovial lining --- wear debris cytotoxicity --- alternative bearings --- surfaces --- polyethylene wear --- knee replacement --- patello-femoral joint --- crosslink density --- FEA --- coating --- ultra high molecular weight polyethylene --- contact angle --- finite element analysis --- systematic review --- wear analysis/testing --- knee --- in vitro macrophages response --- synovial fluid --- gellan gum

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Multifunctional hybrid materials based on polymers have already displayed excellent commitment in addressing and presenting solutions to existing demands in priority areas such as the environment, human health, and energy. These hybrid materials can lead to unique superior multifunction materials with a broad range of envisaged applications. However, their design, performance, and practical applications are still challenging. Thus, it is highly advantageous to provide a breakthrough in state-of-the-art manufacturing and scale-up technology to design and synthesize advanced multifunctional hybrid materials based on polymers with improved performance.The main objective of this interdisciplinary book is to bring together, at an international level, high-quality elegant collection of reviews and original research articles dealing with polymeric hybrid materials within different areas such as the following:- Biomaterials chemistry, physics, engineering, and processing;- Polymer chemistry, physics and engineering;- Organic chemistry;- Composites science;- Colloidal chemistry and physics;- Porous nanomaterials science;- Energy storage; and- Automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

Research & information: general --- Technology: general issues --- HPMC --- galantamine hydrobromide (GH) --- pectin --- hydrogel --- methylene bisacrylamide --- dementia --- PLLA --- chitosan --- basil oil --- active packaging --- films --- barrier properties --- antioxidant properties --- nanodielectrics --- crosslinked polyethylene --- auxiliary crosslinker --- electrical tree --- dielectric breakdown strength --- ionic liquid --- nanofiller --- polymer nanocomposite --- thermal --- mechanical --- chemical --- concrete --- basalt fiber --- epoxy resin --- alginate --- raised temperature --- compressive strength --- self-compacting concrete --- self-consolidating concrete --- waste alumina --- nano alumina --- nanoparticles --- MWCNTs --- horizontal axis wind turbine --- finite element analysis --- Ansys --- lung cancer --- toxicity --- surface modification --- hybrid nanocarriers --- dissipative particle dynamics --- Nafion --- mesoscale morphology --- poly(1-vinyl-1,2,4-triazole) --- poly(vinylphosphonic acid) --- Friction Riveting --- metal-polymer hybrid joints --- friction-based multi-material connections --- anchoring FE modelling --- rivet failure modes --- carbon nanotube --- controlled residence time --- melt mixing --- polymer composites --- percolation network --- silica nanoparticles --- Pickering emulsion polymerization --- microspheres --- hybrid monoliths