Open AccessTribological and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE Polymer Composite filled with TiO2 and Al2O3 Particles used as TKR Implant
Author(s) -
K. Dinesh,
Gururaj Hatti
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2278-3075
DOI - 10.35940/ijitee.f4147.049620
Subject(s) - materials science , composite number , composite material , tribology , polyethylene , ultimate tensile strength , titanium , molding (decorative) , polymer , ultra high molecular weight polyethylene , biomaterial , titanium oxide , metallurgy , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , engineering
This study focused on the development of a polyethylene biomaterial for replacement of the joints like knee joints, etc. Through forming aluminum oxide and titanium oxide particles into ultra-high molecular polyethylene, commonly known as high modulus polyethylene, this substance has strengthened its mechanical and wear properties. The composite is made using the injection molding machine by reinforcement materials like bio-inert aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and titanium di oxide (TiO2) with UHMWPE. Mechanical properties like Tensile, Bending, impact strength and hardness and wear rate of the synthesized polymer composite is tested according to ASTM standards.C3 composite shows enhancement in mechanical and tribological properties, only decrease in the impact strength is seen comparing to other two compositions. So C3 composite can be used as implant.