Biotribology : Friction, Wear and Lubrication in Biological Systems.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Singh, Yashvir.

Series:

Green Tribology and Tribochemistry Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomedical engineering.

Friction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (346 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2026.

Summary:

The series provides an in-depth knowledge to the researcher and student about the research and developments in tribology and tribochemistry. It covers mechanisms and a wide range of topics, including nanotribology, bio and green lubricants, energy conservation and sustainability, additives, adhesives, coatings, catalysts and nanofluids. The series is an easy reference source to understand and solve complex problems related to green tribology.

Contents:

Intro

Preface

Contents

List of authors

1 Introduction to biotribology

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Literature review

1.3 Current findings in biotribology

1.4 Areas of research

1.5 Outline of the current book

Chapter 1: Introduction to biotribology

Chapter 2: Fundamentals of biological surfaces

Chapter 3: Friction and wear mechanisms in biological systems

Chapter 4: Lubrication in biological systems

Chapter 5: Biotribology of articular cartilage

Chapter 6: Dental biotribology

Chapter 7: Soft tissue biotribology

Chapter 8: Biotribology of implantable medical devices

Chapter 9: Biomaterials and surface modifications

Chapter 10: Nanotribology at biological interfaces

Chapter 11: Computational modeling of biotribological systems

Chapter 12: Experimental techniques in biotribology

Chapter 13: Clinical applications of biotribology

Chapter 14: Future perspectives and challenges

Chapter 15: Conclusion and summary

References

2 Fundamentals of biological surfaces

2.1 Introduction to biological surfaces and tribology

2.2 Structure and composition of biological tissues and interfaces

2.2.1 Cellular and extracellular components

2.2.2 Tissue hierarchy and organization tissues

2.2.3 Complex tissue structure

2.3 Attributes of surface area

2.3.1 Chemical composition of biological surfaces

2.3.2 Topography and roughness

2.3.3 Wetting and surface energy

2.4 Interaction mechanisms

2.4.1 Molecular interactions

2.4.1.1 Van der Waals forces

2.4.1.2 Electrostatic interactions

2.4.1.3 Hydrophobic interactions

2.4.2 Biological response to surface characteristics

2.4.3 Glycocalyx and proteins

2.5 Interfaces between tissues

2.5.1 Epithelial-mesenchymal interfaces

2.5.2 Tendon-bone interfaces

2.5.3 Muscle-tendon junctions

2.5.4 Synovial joints.

2.5.4.1 Articular cartilage

2.5.4.2 Synovial fluid

2.5.4.3 Joint capsule

2.6 Friction mechanism and measurements

2.6.1 Factors affecting friction

2.7 Properties of biological lubricants and boundary layers

2.7.1 Biological lubricants

2.7.2 Boundary layers in biological systems

2.7.3 Lubrication mechanisms

2.8 Biomechanics of load-bearing tissues

2.8.1 Structure and function of load-bearing tissues

2.8.1.1 Bone

2.8.1.2 Cartilage

2.8.1.3 Tendons and ligaments

2.8.2 Adaptation and mechanical properties

2.8.3 Pathophysiology of load-bearing tissues

2.8.3.1 Osteoarthritis

2.8.3.2 Tendonitis

2.9 Conclusion

3 Friction and wear mechanisms in biological systems

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Mechanisms of friction in biological interfaces

3.2.1 Overview of friction in biological systems

3.3 Friction mechanisms in biological interfaces

3.3.1 Static friction

3.3.2 Kinetic (dynamic) friction

3.3.3 Viscoelastic friction

3.4 Factors influencing friction in biological systems

3.4.1 Surface roughness and microstructure

3.4.2 Elasticity and deformation

3.4.3 Hydration and lubrication

3.4.4 Role of natural lubricants

3.5 Synovial fluid

3.5.1 Mucous

3.5.2 Sebum

3.6 Friction in specific biological contexts

3.6.1 Joint articulation

3.6.2 Skin friction

3.6.3 Dental contacts

3.7 Challenges in studying friction in biological systems

3.8 Boundary lubrication in biological systems

3.8.1 Definition and principles of boundary lubrication

3.8.1.1 Adhesion of molecules

3.8.1.2 Hydration layers

3.8.2 Key molecules in biological boundary lubrication

3.8.2.1 Lubricin [proteoglycan 4]

3.8.2.2 Hyaluronic acid

3.8.2.3 Mucins

3.8.2.4 Phospholipids

3.8.3 Boundary lubrication in synovial joints

3.8.3.1 Mechanism in cartilage.

3.8.3.2 Role of synovial fluid

3.8.3.3 Shear-thinning behavior

3.8.4 Boundary lubrication in soft tissues

3.8.4.1 Skin

3.8.4.2 Mucosal surfaces

3.9 Clinical relevance and applications of boundary lubrication

3.9.1 Artificial joints

3.9.2 Dry eye treatments

3.9.2.1 Skin and prosthetic interfaces

3.9.2.2 Challenges and future directions in boundary lubrication research

3.10 Hydrodynamic and mixed lubrication in joints

3.10.1 Reynolds equation for joint lubrication

3.10.2 Mixed lubrication regimes

3.10.3 Clinical implications

3.11 Friction at soft-tissue interfaces

3.11.1 Frictional forces at these interfaces arise due to several factors

3.11.1.1 Mechanical properties of tissues

3.11.1.2 Surface lubrication

3.11.1.3 Material interactions

3.11.2 Mechanical behavior and frictional properties of soft tissues

3.12 Factors influencing friction at the skin interface

3.12.1 Hydration and skin condition

3.12.2 Aging and skin health

3.12.3 Environmental conditions

3.13 Muscle and joint friction

3.14 Medical devices and friction at tissue interfaces

3.14.1 Friction in prosthetics

3.14.2 Implants and joint friction

3.14.3 Catheters and tissue friction

3.15 Research and advances in reducing friction at soft-tissue interfaces

3.15.1 Biolubricants and synthetic fluids

3.15.2 Hydrogels

3.15.3 Surface modification techniques

3.16 Challenges and future directions

3.17 Micro- and nanoscale friction

3.17.1 Friction at small scales

3.17.2 Fundamentals of micro- and nanoscale friction

3.17.3 Measurement techniques

3.17.4 Physical mechanisms at play

3.17.4.1 Adhesion

3.17.4.2 Atomic stick-slip motion

3.17.4.3 Wear and plasticity

3.17.5 Applications of micro- and nanoscale friction

3.17.5.1 MEMS and NEMS

3.17.5.2 Data storage and electronics.

3.17.5.3 Biomedical devices

3.17.6 Future directions

3.18 Wear processes in natural tissues and biomaterials

3.18.1 Types of wear in biological systems

3.18.1.1 Abrasive wear

3.18.1.2 Adhesive wear

3.18.1.3 Fatigue wear

3.18.1.4 Corrosive wear

3.19 Wear in articular cartilage

3.19.1 Structure and function of articular cartilage

3.19.1.1 Superficial zone

3.19.1.2 Middle zone

3.19.1.3 Deep zone

3.19.1.4 Calcified zone

3.20 Mechanisms underlying cartilage wear

3.20.1 Loss of lubrication

3.20.2 Extracellular matrix degradation

3.20.3 Inflammatory response to wear particles

3.21 Implications for managing cartilage wear

3.21.1 Lubricant supplementation

3.21.2 Anti-inflammatory treatments

3.21.3 Cartilage regeneration and repair

3.21.4 Physical therapy and load management

3.22 Dental wear: enamel and dentin

3.23 Structure and function of enamel and dentin

3.23.1 Types of dental wear

3.23.1.1 Attrition

3.23.1.2 Abrasion

3.23.1.3 Erosion

3.23.1.4 Abfraction

3.24 Implications of dental wear on oral health

3.25 Management and prevention of dental wear

3.26 Wear of biomedical implants

3.26.1 Materials used in biomedical implants and their wear properties

3.26.1.1 Metals and alloys

3.26.1.2 Ceramics

3.26.1.3 Polymers

3.26.1.4 Composite materials

3.27 Implications of wear on biomedical implants

3.27.1 Mechanical implications

3.27.2 Biological implications

3.27.3 Strategies to minimize wear in biomedical implants

3.27.3.1 Material innovations

3.27.3.2 Surface coatings and treatments

3.27.4 Design modifications

3.27.5 Optimized joint lubrication

3.28 Factors influencing tribological behavior in biological systems

3.28.1 Material properties of biological tissues and implants

3.28.1.1 Elasticity and viscoelasticity.

3.28.1.2 Surface roughness and texture

3.28.1.3 Hardness and toughness

3.28.2 Lubrication mechanisms in biological systems

3.28.2.1 Boundary lubrication

3.28.2.2 Fluid-film lubrication

3.28.2.3 Mixed lubrication

3.29 Biomechanical load and motion

3.29.1 Normal versus shear load

3.29.2 Dynamic loading

3.29.3 Joint congruency and alignment

3.29.4 Environmental conditions in the biological system

3.29.4.1 Temperature variations

3.29.4.2 pH and biochemical environment

3.29.4.3 Electrochemical reactions

3.30 Biological factors: tissue adaptation and cellular responses

3.30.1 Cartilage adaptation and regeneration

3.30.2 Bone remodeling and osteolysis

3.30.3 Immune response to wear particles

3.31 Advancements in tribological optimization for biomedical applications

3.31.1 Biomimetic materials

3.31.2 Surface modifications and coatings

3.31.3 Advanced lubricants and synthetic synovial fluids

3.31.4 Additive manufacturing for custom implant design

3.32 Surface characteristics of biological tissues

3.32.1 Articular cartilage surface

3.32.2 Smoothness and roughness

3.32.3 Hydration and lubrication

3.32.4 Elasticity and compliance

3.33 Skin surface characteristics

3.33.1 Texture and roughness

3.33.2 Hydration and sebum

3.33.3 Elasticity and compliance

3.34 Endothelial surfaces in blood vessels

3.34.1 Smoothness and low friction

3.34.2 Hydration and glycocalyx layer

3.34.3 Adaptability and compliance

3.35 Environmental factors influencing tribological behavior in biological systems

3.35.1 Temperature and its impact on tribological behavior

3.35.1.1 Lubricant viscosity

3.35.1.2 Material properties

3.35.1.3 Inflammation and localized heat

3.35.1.4 pH and biochemical environment

3.35.1.5 Corrosion and material degradation.

3.35.1.6 Wear particle reactivity.

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ISBN:

3-11-156317-0

9783111563176

OCLC:

1553142627