Jin, Z and Dowson, D orcid.org/0000-0001-5043-5684 (2013) Bio-friction. Friction, 1 (2). pp. 100-113. ISSN 2223-7690
Abstract
Friction studies in biological systems are reviewed, including synovial joints (cartilage, meniscus), eye, pleurae, fat pad, skin, and oral cavity as well as daily activities associated with shaving, brushing, slip, etc. Both natural systems and medical interventions in terms of diagnoses and artificial replacements are considered. Important relevant biomechanical, physiological, and anatomical factors are reviewed in conjunction with friction studies in terms of both methodologies and friction coefficients. Important underlying tribological mechanisms related to friction are briefly discussed. A unified view on the lubrication mechanism responsible for the low friction in most soft biological tissues is presented.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) The author(s) 2013. This article is published with open access at Springerlink.com |
Keywords: | Biofriction; soft tissues; friction |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Engineering Thermofluids, Surfaces & Interfaces (iETSI) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 03 Mar 2017 10:29 |
Last Modified: | 03 Mar 2017 10:29 |
Status: | Published |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s40544-013-0004-4 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:104658 |