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Friction studies in biological systems are reviewed, including synovial joints (cartilage, meniscus), eye, pleurae, fat pad, skin, and oral cavity as well as daily activities associated with shaving, brushing, slip, etc. Both natural systems and medical interventions in terms of diagnoses and artificial replacements are considered. Important relevant biomechanical, physiological, and anatomical factors are reviewed in conjunction with friction studies in terms of both methodologies and friction coefficients. Important underlying tribological mechanisms related to friction are briefly discussed. A unified view on the lubrication mechanism responsible for the low friction in most soft biological tissues is presented.
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Zhongmin JIN. Currently Distinguished Professor (Thousand Talent Programme), School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China and Part-time Professor of Computational Bioengineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Leeds, UK. He obtained his BS degree from Xi’an Jiaotong University in China in 1983 and PhD from the University of Leeds, UK in 1988. He has been a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK) since 1995 and Fellow of the Chinese Tribology Institution. His research interests include biotribology of artificial joints, tissue engineering and finite element modelling. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed journal papers with an h-index of 22.
Duncan DOWSON. Emeritus Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Leeds. He obtained his BS degree and PhD degree from the University of Leeds in 1950 and 1952 respectively. He has received Honorary Doctorates from many universities and prestigious awards from many respected bodies around the world. He was the President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK in 1992–3 and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 1982 and a Fellow of the Royal Society of London in 1987. He received the Order of the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 1989. His research interests include tribology and biotribology. He has published over 500 scientific papers with an h-index of 35.
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Jin, Z., Dowson, D. Bio-friction. Friction 1, 100–113 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-013-0004-4
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