Shape Memory Polymers for Biomedical Applications

✍ Scribed by L Yahia

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 306
• Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are an emerging class of smart polymers which give scientists the ability to process the material into a permanent state and predefine a second temporary state which can be triggered by different stimuli. The changing chemistries of SMPs allows scientists to tailor important properties such as strength, stiffness, elasticity and expansion rate. Consequently SMPs are being increasingly used and developed for minimally invasive applications where the material can expand and develop post insertion. This book will provide readers with a comprehensive review of shape memory polymer technologies. Part 1 will discuss the fundamentals and mechanical aspects of SMPs. Chapters in part 2 will look at the range of technologies and materials available for scientific manipulation whilst the final set of chapters will review applications.

• Reviews the fundamentals of shape memory polymers with chapters focussing on the basic principles of the materials
• Comprehensive coverage of design and mechanical aspects of SMPs
• Expert analysis of the range of technologies and materials available for scientific manipulation

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front Matter, Pages i-iii
Copyright, Page iv
List of contributors, Pages ix-x, S. Bertoldi, N. Chirani, S.W. Crowder, L. De Nardo, R.O. do Nascimento, K. Dyamenahalli, A. Famili, S. Farè, Y.Q. Fu, J.C. Griffis, M.K. Gupta, S. Hayashi, W.M. Huang, T. Javanbakht, G. Li, H. Lu, J.K. Luo, R. Matsui, D.A. Mbeh, H. Meng, R. Rath, et al.
Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials, Pages xi-xiv
1 - Introduction to shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 3-8, L. Yahia
2 - Mechanical properties of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 9-33, D.L. Safranski, J.C. Griffis
3 - Characterization of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 35-63, K. Dyamenahalli, A. Famili, R. Shandas
4 - Mechanical testing of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 65-75, H. Tobushi, R. Matsui, K. Takeda, S. Hayashi
5 - Biocompatibility of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 77-95, D.A. Mbeh, R.O. do Nascimento
6 - Chemo-responsive shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 99-132, H. Lu, W.M. Huang
7 - Shape-memory polyurethane cellular solids for minimally invasive surgical procedures, Pages 133-156, M.C. Tanzi, L. De Nardo, S. Bertoldi, S. Farè
8 - Thiol-ene/acrylate systems for biomedical shape-memory polymers, Pages 157-166, T. Javanbakht, W. Sokolowski
9 - Polyurethane shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 167-195, Y.Q. Fu, W.M. Huang, J.K. Luo, H. Lu
10 - Polylactic acid (PLA)-based shape-memory materials for biomedical applications, Pages 197-217, J. Xu, J. Song
11 - Biodegradable shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 219-245, S. Strandman, X.X. Zhu
12 - Shape-memory polymers for vascular and coronary devices, Pages 249-265, R. Rath, M.K. Gupta, S.W. Crowder, H.-J. Sung
13 - Shape-memory polymers for dental applications, Pages 267-280, R.O. do Nascimento, N. Chirani
14 - Shape-memory and self-reinforcing polymers as sutures, Pages 281-300, H. Meng, G. Li
Index, Pages 301-310