Comparison of Surface Modifications Induced by Ion Implantation in UHMWPE

International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 73-86

  Visco, A M ^a   Torrisi, L ^a   Campo, N ^a   Picciotto, A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MESSINA   (Italy)

^b ITC IRST   (Italy)

Author keywords

Ion implantation; Surface modification; Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene; Wear resistance

Indexed keywords

EID: 77949350458     PISSN: 1023666X     EISSN: 15635341     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10236660903518880     Document Type: Article

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