Effects of epigallocatechin gallate incorporation in UHMWPE on biological behavior, oxidative degradation, mechanical and tribological performance for biomedical applications
Xueqin Kang, Xiaohui Zong, Peng Zhang, Xian Tao Zeng, Yu Liu, Chi Yao, Tao Wang, Peizhong Feng, Chunmin Yang
Topics & Concepts
TribologyMaterials scienceEpigallocatechin gallatePolyethyleneAbrasiveComposite materialIrradiationUltra-high-molecular-weight polyethyleneAccelerated agingDegradation (telecommunications)Wear resistanceAntioxidantChemistryPolyphenolOrganic chemistryComputer scienceNuclear physicsPhysicsTelecommunicationsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyTribology and Wear AnalysisTotal Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes