Biotribology: Friction, Wear and Lubrication in Biological Systems

Yashvir Singh · Gagan Bansal

Dec 2025 · Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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Biotribology combines biology, biomechanics and tribology to study the mechanics of living organisms and how they interact with external surfaces. It is the study of how friction affects physiological processes, such as the rubbing of bones in a joint or the wearing down of dental enamel while chewing. This field of study is crucial for understanding and designing biomedical devices and materials. Biotribology aims to understand how biological systems effectively deal with friction, wear, and lubrication. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of these phenomena is not only essential for unraveling the processes of musculoskeletal function, but it also has significant potential for enhancing healthcare technologies, biomaterials, and regenerative medicine. This book provides a thorough and detailed exploration of the complex field of biotribology and interactions that take place at the interface of living materials. It examines the fundamental principles, latest research, and practical applications of biotribology. It explores the basic characteristics of biological surfaces, explaining the intricate structures and mechanical features that control how they interact with each other. Topics include the causes of friction and wear in biological systems, the lubrication techniques used by live creatures, and the study of how specific tissues and organs, such as articular cartilage, dental structures, and soft tissues, interact with each other. In addition, it describes the biotribological difficulties linked to implantable medical devices, the influence of biomaterials and surface alterations in improving biocompatibility and performance, and the developing areas of nanotribology and computational modeling in understanding the complexities of biological interfaces.

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Dr Yashvir Singh is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University. He has more than 15 years of teaching experience. He has written over 100 research articles and published them in various peer-reviewed journals. He is also a reviewer and editorial board member of various journals. His specialization includes areas like tribology, biofuels, lubrication, manufacturing, and additive manufacturing. He has taught various subjects at UG and PG levels, such as non-conventional energy sources, Thermofluids, Internal Combustion Engines, Lubricant additives and their chemistry etc.

Dr. Gagan Bansal is presently working as an Assistant Professor at Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India and also pursuing a Ph.D. from IIT BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He did his B. Tech from Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, and M. Tech from G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. He has published 50+ Research Publications. He received Best Student Award in 2016 at GBPUAT, Pantnagar, and the Best Researcher Award in 2018 from the Uttarakhand Educator Excellence Award. He has guided various students at under graduate level. His research fields include biocomposites, Nanocomposites, and Computational Analysis of Advance Material, Tribology, Solar Energy Applications, Bioimplants.

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