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Shape Memory Alloys for Biomedical Applications

By Takau Yoneyama

Book information

Publisher
Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Year
2008
ISBN
1845693442, 9781845693442
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (16936486 bytes)
Pages
347\347
Topic
Medicine
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00
Медицинские дисциплины;Медицинское материаловедени

Description

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.

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