Shape Memory Alloys for Biomedical Applications

✍ Scribed by Takayuki Yoneyama, Shuichi Miyazaki (editors)

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Limited
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 347
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 will be an essential reference for materials scientists and engineers working in the medical devices industry and in academia.

✦ Table of Contents

front-matter......Page 1
1......Page 16
2......Page 33
3......Page 50
4......Page 82
5......Page 99
6......Page 114
7......Page 163
8......Page 186
9......Page 207
10......Page 247
11......Page 267
12......Page 307
13......Page 316
back-matter......Page 337