Investigator: Dr Hosen Jawan

Collaborator: Professor M.M. Stack

Visiting Academic, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Al Mrkeb, Libya

Title: Micro-abrasion mapping of bio-materials in corrosive conditions

Micro-abrasion-corrosion interactions are of particular interest for bio-material applications such as knee and hip joint prostheses. In such cases, the presence of micron sized particles may enhance the wear of the artificial hip joint. Developing a rationale for describing such interactions is a potentially useful engineering tool to controlling the damage. The aim of this work is to generate a micro-abrasion map in corrosive environments for a range of metallic materials. The group wish to acknowledge the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Al Mrkeb, for sponsorship of Dr Hosen's sabbatical.

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