Tribology deals with basic principles and understanding of three concepts:
friction, wear, and lubrication. Now, bio tribology is one of the most exhilarating fields
of tribological study. In this book chapter, the authors made efforts to review and
provide brief thoughts about the various sections of the biotribology such as
orthopedics, artificial implants, biomimetics, bio-lubricants, biomaterials, ocular
tribology, skin tribology, haptics, dental tribology, sports tribology. Apart from these,
biotribology deals with a few more exciting areas i.e., in personal care like skin creams,
cosmetics, etc., and oral processing studies such as mouthfeel and taste perception.
This comprehensive review comes to a close with four studies, i.e., bio-friction of the
biological systems, tribology of medical and surgical devices, biocompatibility issues
related to biomaterials, and critical aspects of bio-tribocorrosion. A critical review of
bio-friction studies for the various biological systems is presented, and significant
underlying tribological-lubrication mechanisms are also discussed.
The present emphasis and forthcoming advancements of the various medical and
surgical instruments in context with the fundamental tribology principles and
pertaining mechanisms for an efficient, versatile, and multi-functional bio-system will
be discussed in this book chapter. Furthermore, major challenges faced by R&D
officials and medical teams are discussed.
Biocompatibility and bio-tribo-corrosion of biomaterials are serious concerns in bio
tribology. In-depth discussions of current trends, implementations, and their guidelines
for the future are also included. In a nutshell, bio tribology studies can contribute
noteworthy scientific, social, engineering, and healthcare benefits; the openings and
possibilities are significant.
Keywords: Artificial implants, Biotribology, Bio-tribocorrosion, Bio-friction, Biomimetic, Bio-lubricants, Biomaterials, Challenges, Composites, Dentistry, Ocular tribology, Skin tribology, Sports tribology, Tribology.
