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Molecular mechanics of cartilage : quantification of GAG electrostatic interactions via high-resolution force spectroscopy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Intermolecular repulsion forces between negatively charged glycosaminoglycan (CS-GAG) macromolecules are a major determinant of cartilage biomechanical properties. It is thought that the electrostatic component of the total ...
Soil ingestion by elastomeric seals
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Studies of elastomeric seal failure have until recently focused on the erosion of the sealing interface. This has limited the improvements in seal life to the application of wear-resistant materials. The present work shows ...