In this work biodegradable Mg1Ca alloy underwent surface modification using hydroxyapatite (HAp), aluminium oxide (Al2O3), and treatments with phosphoric (H3PO4), hydrofluoric (HF), and acetic (CH3COOH) acids. The resulting surface-treated Mg substrates were assessed in terms of phase content and chemical composition through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and glow discharge optical emission spectrometry (GDOES). Addit...
Wear is a critical issue related to the performance of hip joint implants, namely for ultra-high molecular weight (UHMWPE) fabricated components. A greater knowledge and understanding of the attributes and capabilities of UHMWPE related to wear, at macro to nano scale levels, is crucial in the context of engineering design aiming the improvement of the implants’ behaviour. Various multi-scale characterization t...