International Conference on BioTribology ICB on September 20-21, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal

Soft tissue interaction: contact lenses; stents; bio-probes
Articular cartilage: mechanically and biochemically induced damage; modelling; lubrication mechanisms
Skin tribology and haptics: tactile perception and surface texture; friction
Personal care: hair conditioners; skin creams; cosmetics; shaving products; toothpaste
Tongue-palate interaction: food rheology; ’mouth-feel’; food texture
Prosthetic implants: synovial joint tribology; spinal discs; explant analysis; implant corrosion; materials and coatings
Dental tribology: tooth and implant wear; fretting
Biomaterials for tribology: artificial cartilage; meniscus; bio-scaffolds
Bio-mimetics: bio-inspired tribology; materials; complex fluids; smart rheology
Biotribology for industry: identifying new opportunities; developing test methods; correlation with customer experience