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Shape Memory Alloys for Biomedical Applications

T Yoneyama, S Miyazaki

San Diego: Elsevier Science 2008

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  • Título:
    Shape Memory Alloys for Biomedical Applications
  • Autor: T Yoneyama, S Miyazaki
  • Assuntos: Biocompatibility ; Shape memory alloys
  • Descrição: Shape memory alloys are suitable for a wide range of biomedical applications, such as dentistry, bone repair and cardiovascular stents. Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications provides a comprehensive review of the use of shape memory alloys in these and other areas of medicine.Part one discusses fundamental issues with chapters on such topics as mechanical properties, fabrication of materials, the shape memory effect, superelasticity, surface modification and biocompatibility. Part two covers applications of shape memory alloys in areas such as stents and orthodontic devices as well as other applications in the medical and dental fields.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications is an essential reference for materials scientists and engineers working in the medical devices industry and in academia. * A comprehensive review of shape memory metals and devices for medical applications * Discusses materials, mechanical properties, surface modification and biocompatibility * Chapters review medical and dental devices using shape memory metals, including stents and orthodontic devices
  • Títulos relacionados: Woodhead publishing in materials
  • Editor: San Diego: Elsevier Science
  • Data de criação/publicação: 2008
  • Formato: 352 pages
  • Idioma: Inglês

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