Recent Advances in Biotribology
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2024) | Viewed by 753
Special Issue Editors
Interests: controlled drug release; biomaterials characterization; biotribology; adsorption of biomolecules onto biomaterials; sterilization
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: aditive manufacturing; dental materials; hard coatings; tribology; tribocorrosion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of the tribological behaviour of biological systems and biomaterials designed to be used in sliding surfaces in the human body has been the target of increasing interest in recent decades. Knowledge of the involved friction, wear, and lubrication mechanisms is critical to understand not only how natural systems work and the origin of their damages, but also to develop new materials and devices with increased longevity and/or that provide greater comfort.
This Special Issue aims to gather information on the most recent works and technological advances in the field of biotribology as well as contribute to the development of this multidisciplinary discipline, letting actual challenges and opportunities be known.
We are pleased to invite you to submit a paper to be published in this Special Issue. Original research articles and reviews are welcome on research areas that may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Orthopaedics tribology (e.g., synovial joints, such as hip, knee, and others; interaction bone/screws/plates);
- Oral tribology (e.g., natural teeth; tongue; mandibular joints; dental implants; and dental restorations);
- Cardiovascular tribology (e.g., cardiac valves; artificial heart pumps; and stents);
- Skin tribology (e.g., artificial skin; orthothesis; injuries associated with sports; cosmetics and skin care; tactile perception);
- Ocular tribology (e.g., contact lenses, ocular surfaces, and lubricant fluids).
Dr. Ana Paula Serro
Dr. Celio Gabriel Figueiredo Pina
Guest Editors
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