Shape Memory Alloys for Biomedical Applications - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 1845693442 ISBN 13: 9781845693442

Casa editrice: Woodhead Pub Ltd, 2008

Riassunto

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

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Professor Takayuki Yoneyama teaches at Nihon University School of Dentistry, Japan. He has studied the clinical applications of Ti-Ni and Ti alloys in dentistry extensively since 1985.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Woodhead Pub Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1845693442
• ISBN 13: 9781845693442
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 337
• Redattore: Yoneyama Takayuki, Miyazaki Shuichi