Durable bionic hydrogels nanocomposite with cartilage-mimetic charge: Tailoring tribological and mechanical properties with functionalized carbon nanotubes for artificial cartilage

Mohammad Javan Almasi, Abdelsalam Abdelhussein, Dangsheng Xiong, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology

Journal of Biomaterials Applications

Published online on December 08, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Biomaterials Applications, Volume 41, Issue 1, Page 43-56, July 2026.
Advances in understanding natural articular cartilage have led to the development of bionic repair materials, with hydrogel composites emerging as a promising option due to their low friction, high water content, and customizable mechanical properties. ...