Jiaxin Dou, Peichuang Li, Yuancong Zhao, Lei Zhou, Xin Li, Jin Wang, Nan Huang
{"title":"Copper-mediated polyurethane materials with enzyme-like catalysis for biocompatibility improvement in blood environments","authors":"Jiaxin Dou, Peichuang Li, Yuancong Zhao, Lei Zhou, Xin Li, Jin Wang, Nan Huang","doi":"10.1049/bsb2.12009","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsb2.12009","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Because of their good performance, including biocompatibility and mechanical properties, polyurethanes (PUs) are widely used in medical devices. However, undesired compatibility troubles, including thrombus, inflammation, and hyperplasia, still limit the applications of PUs. In this study, copper-mediated polyurethane (PU-Cu) materials with enzyme-like catalysis were prepared. The PU-Cu materials effectively catalysed the nitric oxide (NO) released from endogenous NO donors because of the glutathione peroxidase (GPx)-like function of copper ion. The PU-Cu materials were respectively evaluated via platelet adhesion and endothelial cell (EC), smooth muscle cell (SMC), and macrophage (MA) cultures. Scanning electron microscopy results showed that PU-Cu materials significantly inhibited platelet adhesion and activation. Meanwhile, PU-Cu materials not only promote the proliferation of EC but also inhibit SMC growth. Moreover, MA culture results intuitively stated the anti-inflammatory ability of PU-Cu. In addition, experimental samples were implanted into the subcutaneous tissue of Sprague Dawley rats. The anti-inflammatory function of PU-Cu was further confirmed by haematoxylin-eosin staining results. With regard to their excellent biological performance, PU-Cu materials are proposed for biocompatibility improvement of blood-contacting materials, which should in turn provide new ideas for advanced medical devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"7 1","pages":"30-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsb2.12009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44207909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of collagen fibre orientation on the frictional properties of articular cartilage","authors":"Seido Yarimitsu, Kei Ito, Hiromichi Fujie","doi":"10.1049/bsb2.12005","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsb2.12005","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Articular cartilage has a unique collagen fibre network structure that exhibits both anisotropy and depth dependency. Collagen fibre orientation in a cross-section parallel to the articular cartilage surface may affect the lubrication properties of articular cartilage. The effect of collagen fibre orientation on the frictional properties of articular cartilage was examined through finite element analysis of the friction. Specifically, a three-dimensional fibre-reinforced poroelastic biphasic model was used to determine the influence of collagen fibril orientation on the frictional properties of articular cartilage. The simulations reveal that collagen fibre orientation has a significant influence on the deformation behaviour of articular cartilage in front of and behind the contact area. The coefficient of dynamic friction was lower in the direction parallel to the collagen fibre orientation than in the direction perpendicular to the collagen fibre orientation, regardless of the indenter speed.</p>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"7 2","pages":"90-97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsb2.12005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49099524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On/off switching of adhesion in gecko-inspired adhesives","authors":"Tetsuo Yamaguchi, Akira Akamine, Yoshinori Sawae","doi":"10.1049/bsb2.12003","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsb2.12003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, the adhesion-detachment behaviour of a gecko-inspired adhesive pad was investigated to understand the on/off switching mechanisms of adhesion in gecko feet. A macroscopic spatula model was fabricated using silicone rubber, and adhesion tests combining lateral sliding and vertical debonding were conducted. It was observed that the contact state and the adhesion force of the pad vary considerably with the direction of lateral sliding prior to debonding, and that the pad achieves adhesion during debonding even when it loses contact due to excess lateral sliding. These results explain the mechanisms behind the on/off switching and stable adhesion of gecko feet, and suggest the possibility of developing new-generation adhesives capable of switchable adhesion.</p>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"7 2","pages":"83-89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsb2.12003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42661110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kiyoshi Mabuchi, Hiroko Iwashita, Rina Sakai, Masanobu Ujihira, Yuichi Hori
{"title":"Development of a pendulum machine for measuring contact lens friction","authors":"Kiyoshi Mabuchi, Hiroko Iwashita, Rina Sakai, Masanobu Ujihira, Yuichi Hori","doi":"10.1049/bsb2.12004","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsb2.12004","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The lubrication ability of a contact lens is one of its most essential properties because high friction on an eyelid causes discomfort during blinking. Friction measurements allow assessment of lubrication ability. So far, several apparatuses have been developed to measure contact lens friction. However, thus far, ocular physiological conditions including sliding speed and area have been imperfectly realised. Herein, a pendulum-type friction tester was developed for the assessment of contact lenses under physiological conditions. A high sliding speed of 90 mm/s was achieved thanks to the short oscillation period of the small pendulum. Physiologically, the sliding surface on a contact lens was realised at the fulcrum of the pendulum. The coefficient of friction for the interaction between a contact lens and plastic hemisphere was directly calculated from the decay in potential energy during the free libration of the pendulum. Friction coefficient of a commercially available contact lens in saline solution, 0.1% and 0.3% HA solutions were 0.036, 0.039 and 0.050, respectively. These results were reliable because they ranged within the low levels reported by previous studies. It was shown that the present pendulum machine represents a major advancement in the realisation of physiologically realistic contact lens friction measurement.</p>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"7 3","pages":"154-161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsb2.12004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42364434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chase Maag, Amber Metcalfe, Ioan Cracaoanu, Casey Wise, Daniel D. Auger
{"title":"The development of simulator testing for total knee replacements","authors":"Chase Maag, Amber Metcalfe, Ioan Cracaoanu, Casey Wise, Daniel D. Auger","doi":"10.1049/bsb2.12001","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsb2.12001","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Professor Duncan Dowson was a pioneer in the field of tribology and simulator design. His work sparked many branches of research across orthopaedics. The first knee simulator described by Dowson was intended to measure the wear performance of early total knee replacements (TKRs). The industry has since advanced to achieve simulator designs with significant improvements including multi-station, multi-axis, multi-control, and multi-environmental capabilities. These simulators are used to test and compare not only wear, but also the kinematic/kinetic behaviour of TKRs and many other TKR design interactions prior to implantation. This has led to changes to the design of TKRs ranging from improvements to the tibial insert to the femoral component; all, in some way, thanks to Professor Duncan Dowson's inquisitive nature. This article provides a selective review to show the interdependencies of research and development endeavours starting with the evolution of knee simulators, the many advances in TKRs and finally the interconnection with cadaveric motion simulators.</p>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"7 2","pages":"70-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsb2.12001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45030824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measuring the micromechanical properties of oesophageal mucosa with atomic force microscopy","authors":"Chengxiong Lin, Jingyang Xie, Wei Li","doi":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0015","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0015","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The micromechanical properties of soft tissue can be used as markers for the physiological state and function of the tissue. Deep understanding of the micromechanics of soft tissue, such as the oesophagus, is of great significance to the design of artificial oesophagi, endoscope materials and coatings for medical devices. Here, the micromechanical properties of oesophageal mucosa were studied under different loading rates, deflections, and dwell time by using atomic force microscopy. The micromechanical properties of soft tissue included elastic modulus, plasticity and adhesion force. Results showed that the micromechanical properties changed with increasing loading rate, deflection and dwell time. The micromechanical properties of oesophageal mucosa were related to time-dependent behaviours, such as contact stress, energy transformation, and strain gradient plasticity. Furthermore, the heterogeneity of oesophageal mucosa affected the micromechanical properties. The force mapping mode was a reliable and effective means to study the micromechanical properties of soft tissue. The results can provide a basis and technical support for the diagnosis of oesophageal diseases from a microscale as well as a material design perspective.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"6 4","pages":"97-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsbt.2020.0015","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47489121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tribological performance of microstructured surfaces with different wettability from superhydrophilic to superhydrophobic","authors":"Zhihui Zhang, Zhenquan Cui, Hujun Wang, Chaorui Jiang, Jie Zhao, Luquan Ren","doi":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0023","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0023","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The anti-friction function of superwetting surfaces with superhydrophobicity has been demonstrated. However, the influence regularity of wettability to tribological performance, and the underlying mechanism are still unclear. Here, two kinds of microstructured surfaces with different wettability are fabricated on the substrate of steel by controlling surface chemical compositions. The water contact angles on these surfaces range from 0° to 151°. The ball-plate tribological tests are performed under water lubrication. The results show that the tribological performance is closely related to surface wettability. The friction coefficient increases with the increase of contact angles when the surfaces are hydrophilic rather than superhydrophilic. In contrast, the friction coefficient on the hydrophobic surfaces decreases with the increase of contact angles. Furthermore, the best anti-friction capability is obtained on the superhydrophobic surfaces, and the anti-friction mechanism is elucidated. The lowest friction coefficient was 0.12 under the load of 10 N. This work provides strong evidence of an association between tribological property and wettability, which may inspire the fabrication and application of special wetting surfaces in friction control.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"6 4","pages":"118-123"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsbt.2020.0023","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42645535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of a chitosan edible-coating enriched with Citrus limon peel extracts and Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf extracts on the shelf-life of bananas","authors":"Samarpan Deb Majumder, Soumya Sarathi Ganguly","doi":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0002","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0002","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>In recent years, the need for the capability of decelerating the ripening process has increased significantly, especially in countries such as India where the post-harvest loss is ∼630 billion dollars annually. The ripening process primarily starts with transpiration and respiration through microscopic pores present on the fruit. Accordingly, edible coatings can act as barriers, reducing the acceleration of these biochemical processes and enhance the shelf-life of the fruit. For this study, 2% chitosan enriched with peel extracts from <i>Citrus limon</i> and leaf extracts from <i>Ocimum tenuiflorum</i> were used as an edible coating and the quality of bananas was evaluated over time. The ripening process was found to be delayed for a significant amount of time. The study also revealed increased anti-oxidant activity based on absorbance changes of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, which correlated with the phytochemical content of the fruit.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"6 4","pages":"124-128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsbt.2020.0002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43139114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dynamic testing of volleyball players' body posture using a formetric 3D device","authors":"Jianhua Ying, Feng Ren, Gusztáv Fekete","doi":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0008","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0008","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>Volleyball activities involve several factors such as asymmetrical movements, muscle imbalance, and continual overloading that damage body posture. This study aimed to determine postural changes of volleyball players in spike overhand front set, overhand pass ball, and mat ball motions, and if there is any postural variation difference between short training and long training volleyball players. Methods: Fifteen long training and short training male volleyball players aged 21–23 years were recruited in this study. The upper-thoracic angle, thoracic-lumbar segment angle, lower lumbar-sacral segment, pelvic inclination, and inclination of the acromion were measured using DIERS formetric 3D device in a dynamic way. During the overhand pass motion, long training participants showed a significant larger peak upper-thoracic and peak thoracic-lumbar angles than short training participants. During the mat ball motion, the long training volleyball players demonstrated a significant higher peak upper-thoracic angle, but a smaller peak inclination of the acromion than short trainers. During the spike overhand front set motion, long trainers showed a significant smaller peak upper-thoracic angle than short trainers. Athletes should consider developing an appropriate dynamic trunk stabilization to reduce posture imbalance during volleyball activities.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"6 4","pages":"114-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsbt.2020.0008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47564250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yang Fu, Hongling Qin, Xiang Xu, Xiaolong Zhang, Zhiguang Guo
{"title":"Tribological performance of ionic liquid-lubricated carbon brush/collector ring current-carrying friction system","authors":"Yang Fu, Hongling Qin, Xiang Xu, Xiaolong Zhang, Zhiguang Guo","doi":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0010","DOIUrl":"10.1049/bsbt.2020.0010","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The lubricity and anti-wear ability of ionic liquids (ILs) were studied by a current-carrying friction test on IL-lubricated carbon brushes. The results indicated that the conductivity and wear resistance of different ILs are different, and may vary for different carbon brushes. The E468e carbon brush was found to be more sensitive to IL lubrication than D172 carbon brush. Importantly, an analysis of the wear surfaces of the D172 and E468e carbon brushes revealed that, due to the different materials of the two carbon brushes and the composition of the IL, the lubrication effect on the carbon brushes was different. The viscosity of the IL will affect its wettability on the carbon brush surface. The better the wettability, the easier the movement of ions on the surface, which makes it easier to form a conductive physical adsorption film. Therefore, in practice, a better IL must be selected by considering the wettability of IL and carbon brushes.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52235,"journal":{"name":"Biosurface and Biotribology","volume":"6 4","pages":"104-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/bsbt.2020.0010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49052611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}