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Biotribology of Engineering Materials

Principles, Modeling, and Applications

  • 1st Edition - July 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Ahmed Abdelbary, Mathew Mathew
  • Language: English

Biotribology of Engineering Materials: Principles, Modeling, and Applications introduces readers to the tribology of materials commonly used in biomedical applications, coveri… Read more

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Description

Biotribology of Engineering Materials: Principles, Modeling, and Applications introduces readers to the tribology of materials commonly used in biomedical applications, covering their mechanical behaviors, surface modification, failure modes, modeling, and much more. Lubricants, testing and evaluation methods, coating technologies, and tribocorrosion of these materials are also discussed. Materials covered include metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and ti-, co-, mg-, zn-, and fe-based alloys. Coverage of micro- and nano-materials is also included, as are specific biomedical applications, such as the tribological behavior of materials for joint and dental implants, dental restoration devices, and fracture fixation devices.

Key features

  • Outlines the tribological properties of various materials used in biomedical applications
  • Materials covered include metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and nanomaterials
  • Covers tribocorrosion, lubricants, surface modification, modeling and simulation, testing and evaluation techniques, and failure criteria

Readership

Researchers and postgrads in the areas of materials science, biomedical engineering, tribology, production and industrial engineering

Table of contents

Part I: Principle of Bio materialsTribology

1. Introduction to Tribology of Engineering Materials for Biomedical Applications

2. The Interaction of Non-metallic Biomaterials Inside the Living Body

3. Tribology of Dental Biomaterials and Dental Restoration Devices

4. Biotribology of Contact Lenses

5. Tribology of Biological Surfaces

6. Tribocorrosion in Biomaterials

7. Physicochemical Foundations of Biotribological Biomaterials: Design, Performance, and Future Horizons

8. Bio-lubricants in Tribology

Part II: Advances in Biomaterials Tribology

9. Advances in Sustainable Non-metallic Biomaterials

10. Boronizing Process for Developing Biomedical Materials

11. Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Wear Analysis of Polylactic acid (PLA) Bio-composites Reinforced with Bio-based Fillers

12. Exploring Drug Delivery Mechanisms and Bioavailability for Enhanced Precision Medicine

13. Investigating Tribocorrosion in Medical Implants

14. The Effect of CNT Incorporation on the Mechanical and Physical Properties of HA/GIC Nanobiocomposite

15. Ti-Cu Alloys for Biomedical Applications

16. Tribological Behavior of Metal-organic Framework-based Biomaterials

17. Advances in Contact Lenses Tribology: Frictional Properties of Soft CLs under Various Contact Conditions Using an Innovative Method

18. Tribology of Dental Biomaterials and Dental Restoration Devices

19. Problems Associated with Polymerization, Stability and Ocular Appearance in Resin-based Dental Material

20. 3D Printing of Metallic and Non-Metallic Biomaterials for Dental Applications

21. In-vivo, Ex-vivo, and In-vitro Testing and Evaluation of Biomaterials

22. Tribological Failure in Bioimplants

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Ahmed Abdelbary

Ahmed Abdelbary is an associate professor and consulting engineer with more than 25 years of experience in materials science, specializing in polymer tribology. He has led and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in polymer science, nanocomposites, and advanced materials testing to design and validate novel composite systems. His scholarly work includes authored and co‑authored books, book chapters, and numerous peer‑reviewed journal articles. He also serves on the editorial boards of several international journals.

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University, Alexandria, Egypt

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Mathew Mathew

Dr. Mathew is a Professor and Director of Faculty Research, CW. Blazer Professor of Biomedical Science. His major research focus is in the area of simulation of human artificial joints, biomechanics and tribocorrosion of implanted biomaterials used in dentistry and orthopedics for last 25 years. Biomedical implants are increasingly used to assist patients with disability and bring comfort and continue their healthy physical activities. The main objective of his research is to increase the longevity of implants and determine the biocompatibility and stability of the implants using an interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Mathew and his group are also actively involved in developing new diagnostic tools for detecting implant-derived circulating metal ions in the blood of patients who received metal implants. He is leading the Regenerative Medicine and Disability Research lab, within the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford. Dr. Mathew developed graduate-level courses for the Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology (MBT) Program in Rockford and Bioengineering PhD students. His research is supported by NIH, NSF and research foundations. He is the Editor-in- Chief of the Journal of Bio and Tribocorrosion by Springer.

Other Appointments: Department of Bioengineering, UIC-Chicago, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UIC-Chicago, Department of Orthopedics, RUSH, Chicago, Co-director- Tribocorrosion division- Institute of Biomaterials, Tribocorrosion and Nanomedicine (IBTN), UIC, Chicago, USA

Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director of Faculty Research, CW. Blazer Professor of Biomedical Science; Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine at Rockford, USA