An In Vitro Investigation of UHMWPE Modified with Cu (II) Chelate of Bissalicylaldehyde-Ethylenediamine |
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| Authors: | Li Wu Xinlei Gao Ding Wang Jian Li Wanzhen Gao Meng Hua |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Chemical Engineering and Pharmacy, Hubei Key Lab of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology , Wuhan, Hubei, P. R. China;2. Wuhan Research Institute of Materials Protection , Wuhan, Hubei, P. R. China wu88888li@163.com;4. Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering , Wuhan Polytechnic University , Wuhan, Hubei, P. R. China;5. Wuhan Research Institute of Materials Protection , Wuhan, Hubei, P. R. China;6. MEEM Department , City University of Hong Kong , Kowloon, Hong Kong |
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| Abstract: | This article investigates the performance of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) modified with 15 wt% Cu (II) chelate of bissalicylaldehyde-ethylenediamine, a type of Schiff base copper complex that has antibacterium and antitumor activity, as a potential artificial hip joint material. The modified UHMWE demonstrated excellent tribological and biocompatible properties, and a higher wear resistance, a better thermal conductivity and increased deformation resistance as compared to pure UHMWPE. |
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| Keywords: | Biocompatibility Cu (II) chelate of bissalicylaldehyde-ethylenediamine tribological characteristics UHMWPE |
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