Biofluid Characterisation Using Pin on Disc Experiment from Plant Based Oil

Abstract

This study focuses on the performance and mechanical characteristics response of pure Canola oil and Canola oil with existence of Hyaluronic Acid. Numerous studies show that plant-based substances are infrequently used in synthetic synovial fluid. The sort of bio-fluid that derives from plant-based oil and can function as a synthetic synovial fluid is the focus of this work. Three samples of a bio-fluid made of Canola oil with three different concentrations of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) are 0 ml, 5 ml, and 10ml, respectively. The 500 mm x 500 mm x 4 mm Polylactic Acid (PLA) biomaterial disc was chosen in the pin on disc wear and friction test rig experiment in conjunction with a canola-based oil tested lubricant to simulate the mechanical principles on the knee. To obtain accurate findings for the wear rate and friction coefficient, the samples will be put through a tribology test. The experiment was conducted to measure the tribology of the stainless pin to observe the effect of coefficient of friction and wear rate on the pin. The reliable outcome may open up new avenues for future research on synthetic synovial fluid. On the other hand, this study is beneficial to medical technology for future treatment of any diseases related to synovial fluid and allows the manufacturer to improve understanding in the optimization of these lubricants in ensuring a long-term application in the human body.