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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 dis...
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Woodhead Pub. ; CRC Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Cambridge, England : Boca Raton : |
| Publication Dates: | 2009. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Woodhead Publishing in materials
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| Online Access: |
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781845693442 |
| Summary: |
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 applicationsDiscusses materials, mechanical properties, surface modification and biocompatibilityChapters review medical and dental devices using shape memory metals, including stents and orthodontic devices. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xv, 337 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781845695248 1845695240 |
| Index Number: | TA487 |
| CLC: | R318.08 |
| Contents: | pt. 1. Materials -- pt. 2. Medical and dental devices. |