Elastohydrodynamic lubrication in biological systems

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology

Volumn 219, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 367-380

  Jin, Z M ^a   Dowson, D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Biotribology; Elastohydrodynamic lubrication; Microcirculation; Natural synovial joints and artificial replacements; Ocular and contact lens; Respiratory

Indexed keywords

BIOLOGY; CONTACT LENSES; MICROCIRCULATION; PROSTHETICS; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; TISSUE; TRIBOLOGY;

ARTIFICIAL REPLACEMENTS; BIOTRIBOLOGY; NATURAL SYNOVIAL JOINTS;

ELASTOHYDRODYNAMIC LUBRICATION;

ELASTOHYDRODYNAMIC LUBRICATION; OPTICAL FEATURE;

EID: 29444455950     PISSN: 13506501     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/135065005X33982     Document Type: Article

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