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Roadmap for 2D materials in biotribological/biomedical applications - A review
Max Marian1, Diana Berman2, David Nečas3
1Department of Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
|August 6, 2022
Summary
Advanced two-dimensional (2D) materials show promise for improving medical implants by reducing wear and degradation. This review explores their potential in biomedical applications and highlights future challenges for enhanced patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Tribology
Background:
- Human body systems face wear and degradation due to contact stresses, leading to implant failures and significant healthcare costs.
- Current solutions for biomedical tribological issues have limited efficacy, causing patient suffering and financial burdens.
- Development of advanced functional materials with excellent tribological properties and biocompatibility is crucial for improved medical strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the application of two-dimensional (2D) materials in bio-applications involving tribological contacts.
- To summarize the current challenges and future directions for the implementation of 2D materials in biomedical fields.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of studies implementing 2D materials in biomedical tribology.
- Analysis of material properties, biocompatibility, and tribological performance of various 2D materials in biological environments.
- Identification of key challenges and research gaps in the field.
Main Results:
- Two-dimensional (2D) materials exhibit promising tribological properties, including low friction and high wear resistance, suitable for biomedical applications.
- Demonstrated biocompatibility of certain 2D materials suggests their potential for use in artificial joints, implants, and other medical devices.
- Emerging research highlights the potential of 2D materials to overcome limitations of current implant materials.
Conclusions:
- Two-dimensional (2D) materials represent a significant advancement in the development of next-generation biomaterials for tribological applications.
- Further research is needed to address challenges related to large-scale production, long-term stability, and clinical translation of 2D materials.
- Successful implementation of 2D materials could revolutionize treatments for conditions involving joint degradation and implant failure.
