Evaluation of carbon nanotubes and graphene as reinforcements for UHMWPE-based composites in arthroplastic applications: A review

In this review we have evaluated the state of the art of CNT/UHMWPE and graphene/UHMWPE composites from four different points of view: mechanical properties, chemical stability, wear resistance and biocompatibility. The performance of these new carbonaceous composites allows us to conclude that thes...

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Published in:Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials 2014-11, Vol.39, p.129-145
Main Authors: Puértolas, J.A., Kurtz, S.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3T3 Cells
Animals
Anti-Infective Agents - chemistry
Arthroplasty - instrumentation
Arthroplasty - methods
Biocompatible Materials
Carbon nanotubes
CNT
Composites
Grapheme
Graphite - chemistry
Humans
Materials Testing
Mice
Nanotechnology - methods
Nanotubes, Carbon - chemistry
Orthopedics
Polyethylenes - chemistry
Prostheses and Implants
Stress, Mechanical
Surface Properties
UHMWPE
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
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Summary:In this review we have evaluated the state of the art of CNT/UHMWPE and graphene/UHMWPE composites from four different points of view: mechanical properties, chemical stability, wear resistance and biocompatibility. The performance of these new carbonaceous composites allows us to conclude that these materials have overcome a first step on the way to developing into an alternative to the current HXLPEs used in orthopedic applications.
ISSN:1751-6161
1878-0180
DOI:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2014.06.013