N.N. Priorov Journal of Traumatology and OrthopedicsN.N. Priorov Journal of Traumatology and OrthopedicsВестник травматологии и ортопедии им. Н.Н. Приорова0869-86782658-6738Eco-Vector63522610.17816/vto635226Original study articlesОригинальные исследованияResearch ArticleEffect of ultra-low content of graphite nanoplatelets on tribological properties of composites based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethyleneВлияние сверхнизкого содержания нанопластин графита на трибологические свойства композитов на основе сверхвысокомолекулярного полиэтиленаhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0695-90126604-4708ZabolotnovAleksandr S.ЗаболотновАлександр Сергеевич
Russian Federation

Cand. Sci. (Engineering)

канд. тех. наук

zabolotnov.ru@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0444-90702080-5630ChelmodeevRostislav I.ЧелмодеевРостислав Игоревич
Russian Federation
cherosz@yandex.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0121-12322814-7745LukinaYulia S.ЛукинаЮлия Сергеевна
Russian Federation

Cand. Sci. (Engineering)

канд. тех. наук

lukina_rctu@mail.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3754-38726943-7507GostevSergey S.ГостевСергей Сергеевич
Russian Federation
tmush2017@yandex.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5386-19293702-1955SmolentsevDmitriy V.СмоленцевДмитрий Владимирович
Russian Federation
SmolentsevDV@cito-priorov.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7198-433X3335-6472GavryushenkoNikolay S.ГаврюшенкоНиколай Свиридович
Russian Federation

Dr. Sci. (Engineering), professor

д-р тех. наук, профессор

testlabcito@mail.ruSemenov Federal Research Center of Chemical PhysicsФедеральный исследовательский центр химической физики им. Н.Н. СемёноваPriorov Central Institute for Trauma and OrthopedicsНациональный медицинский исследовательский центр травматологии и ортопедии им. Н.Н. Приорова05112024251220243145875981608202423092024Copyright ©; 2024, Eco-VectorCopyright ©; 2024, Эко-Вектор2024Eco-VectorЭко-Векторhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/https://journals.eco-vector.com/0869-8678/article/view/635226

BACKGROUND: Improving ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) production techniques continues to be a top priority in medical engineering. This is due to the fact that liners are the weakest components of artificial joints, causing the majority of their damage or destruction. Filler reinforcement of UHMW PE improves the durability of UHMW PE products by decreasing the wear rate and coefficient of friction for various friction pairs.

AIM: To assess the effect of ultra-low graphite nanoplate content (0.006–0.307 mass%) on the tribological properties and wear resistance of UHMW PE-based composites.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: UHMW PE synthesized using various technologies was compared to commercial-grade UHMW PE produced by Ticona. The tribological properties were examined using the Nanovea Tribometer, and the wear resistance was assessed according to ISO 15527.

RESULTS: The study identified the range of graphite nanoplate concentrations with the lowest coefficient of friction. The coefficient of friction of UHMW PE without a filler corresponds to that of commercial-grade products GUR 1020 and GUR 1050 of the Chirulen brand, and composites made from it have a lower coefficient of friction. The optimal filler concentration was determined based on tribological and wear test findings.

CONCLUSION: Graphite nanoplates increase wear resistance when exposed to a water-sand suspension.

Обоснование. Совершенствование технологии изготовления сверхвысокомолекулярного полиэтилена остаётся одной из приоритетных задач медицинской техники, ведь вкладыш эндопротеза относится к одним из самых слабых элементов искусственных суставов, являясь наиболее частой причиной их повреждения или разрушения. Армирование наполнителями сверхвысокомолекулярного полиэтилена позволяет продлить срок службы изделий из него за счёт снижения скорости износа и коэффициента трения для различных пар трения.

Цель. Исследовать влияние сверхнизкого содержания нанопластин графита в концентрациях 0,006–0,307 мас.% на комплекс трибологических характеристик и износостойкость композитов на основе сверхвысокомолекулярного полиэтилена.

Материалы и методы. Синтезированный по различным технологиям сверхвысокомолекулярный полиэтилен исследовали на трибологические свойства на трибометре Nanovea и на износостойкость по ISO 15527 в сравнении с коммерческими марками сверхвысокомолекулярного полиэтилена компании Ticona.

Результаты. Определён диапазон концентраций нанопластин графита, при которых коэффициент трения достигает наименьших значений. Установлено, что коэффициент трения сверхвысокомолекулярного полиэтилена без наполнителя соответствует коммерческим продуктам GUR 1020 и GUR 1050 торговой марки Chirulen, а композиты на его основе обладают меньшим коэффициентом трения. Определена оптимальная концентрация наполнителя по результатам трибологических испытаний и испытаний на износостойкость

Заключение. Введение нанопластин графита приводит к увеличению стойкости к износу при воздействии водно-песчаной суспензии.

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