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Tribological behaviour of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V with controlled surface structure: An application in small joint implants

ODEHNAL, L. RANUŠA, M. MALÝ, M. KŘUPKA, I. KOUTNÝ, D. HARTL, M. VRBKA, M.

Anglický název

Tribological behaviour of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V with controlled surface structure: An application in small joint implants

Typ

článek v časopise ve Web of Science, Jimp

Jazyk

en

Originální abstrakt

This study conducts a tribological analysis of Ti6Al4V samples with and without surface structures, manufactured by 3D printing, to assess their suitability as friction pairs in joint replacements. The behaviour was analysed using a pin-on-plate tribometer under conditions simulating those typically observed in vivo, with a glass counterpart enabling optical observation. The grid structure outperformed other samples: while exhibiting comparable friction to a homogeneous surface, it was the only one capable of retaining albumin in the contact area and restoring the lubrication film after unloading. However, findings suggest further refinements are needed before the structure can be considered for application. Preliminary results indicate a need for greater proximity and regularity in structures to enhance performance.

Anglický abstrakt

This study conducts a tribological analysis of Ti6Al4V samples with and without surface structures, manufactured by 3D printing, to assess their suitability as friction pairs in joint replacements. The behaviour was analysed using a pin-on-plate tribometer under conditions simulating those typically observed in vivo, with a glass counterpart enabling optical observation. The grid structure outperformed other samples: while exhibiting comparable friction to a homogeneous surface, it was the only one capable of retaining albumin in the contact area and restoring the lubrication film after unloading. However, findings suggest further refinements are needed before the structure can be considered for application. Preliminary results indicate a need for greater proximity and regularity in structures to enhance performance.

Klíčová slova anglicky

3D printing of Ti6Al4V for joint implants; Lubrication mechanism; Albumin; Friction

Vydáno

27.05.2025

Nakladatel

ELSEVIER SCI LTD

Místo

London

ISSN

0301-679X

Ročník

211

Číslo

November

Strany od–do

110832–110832

Počet stran

12

BIBTEX


@article{BUT198143,
  author="Lukáš {Odehnal} and Matúš {Ranuša} and Martin {Malý} and Ivan {Křupka} and Daniel {Koutný} and Martin {Hartl} and Martin {Vrbka},
  title="Tribological behaviour of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V with controlled surface structure: An application in small joint implants",
  year="2025",
  volume="211",
  number="November",
  month="May",
  pages="110832--110832",
  publisher="ELSEVIER SCI LTD",
  address="London",
  issn="0301-679X"
}