Neville, A., Morina, A., Liskiewicz, T. et al. (1 more author) (2007) Synovial joint lubrication – does nature teach more effective engineering lubrication strategies? Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 221 (10). pp. 1223-1230. ISSN 0954-4062
Abstract
Nature shows numerous examples of systems which show energy efficiency, elegance in their design and optimum use of materials. Biomimetics is an emerging field of research in engineering and successes have been documented in the diverse fields of robotics, mechanics, materials engineering and many more. To date little biomimetics research has been directed towards tribology in terms of transferring technologies from biological systems into engineering applications. The potential for biomimicry has been recognised in terms of replicating natural lubricants but this system reviews the potential for mimicking the synovial joint as an efficient and durable tribological system for potential engineering systems. The use of materials and the integration of materials technology and fluid/surface interactions are central to the discussion.
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Item Type: | Article |
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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: | Mrs Fiona Slade |
Date Deposited: | 26 Nov 2008 19:27 |
Last Modified: | 16 Sep 2016 13:40 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/09544062JMES724 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Professional Engineering Publishing |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1243/09544062JMES724 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:4935 |