Tribology of Medical Devices

by Zhongmin Jin, Jing Zheng, Wei Li

Tribology deals with wear, stress, friction and lubrication of solids and fluids. These are important issues to consider when designing medical implants. This book is the first authored book to focus on tribology related to medical devices, bringing together fundamental principles, including tribocorrosion, and characterization tools applied across a broad range of devices and systems including, musculoskeletal, dental, cardiovascular, ocular and skin systems. It will appeal to graduates and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering.

350 pages, Hardcover

Published November 1, 2018