A lubrication replenishment theory for hydrogels.
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DOI: 10.1039/d0sm01236j
Abstract: Hydrogels are suggested as less invasive alternatives to total joint replacements, but their inferior tribological performance compared to articular cartilage remains a barrier to implementation. Existing lubrication theories do not fully characterise the friction response… read more here.
Keywords: stroke length; theory; lubrication replenishment; replenishment ... See more keywords