Hydrogels are promising materials for many applications in medical engineering. They can be used to replace human tissue such as articular cartilage. Depending on the recipe and process applied, hydrogels with specific mechanical or chemical properties can be manufactured. It is also possible to design hydrogels with specific frictional characteristics, which can be determined through tribological testing.
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