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Shape Memory Polymers for Biomedical Applications
1st Edition - March 18, 2015
Editor: L Yahia
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780857096982
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eBook ISBN:9780857097057
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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…Read more
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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
Materials researchers and scientists in the biomaterials industry and academia as well as chemists
List of contributors
Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
Part One: Fundamentals of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications
1: Introduction to shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
2: Mechanical properties of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Mechanical properties of shape-memory polymers (SMPs)
2.3 Mechanical properties of SMP biomedical devices
2.4 Future of SMPs in biomedical applications
2.5 Conclusions
3: Characterization of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Structural and chemical characterization
3.3 Mechanical and thermo-mechanical characterization
3.4 Surface characterization
3.5 Imaging-based characterization
3.6 Biological testing
3.7 Example applications
3.8 Future trends and conclusions
3.9 Sources of further information
4: Mechanical testing of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Testing for basic mechanical properties
4.3 Testing for tensile deformation
4.4 Testing for creep and stress relaxation
4.5 Testing for shape fixity and shape recovery
4.6 Testing for shape fixity and shape recovery of foam
4.7 Testing for recovery stress
4.8 Testing for secondary shape forming
4.9 Future trends
Appendix: abbreviations
5: Biocompatibility of shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Biocompatibility of shape-memory polymers
5.3 Biocompatibility assays
5.4 Biocompatible coatings
5.5 Conclusion
Part Two: Technologies and materials for biomedical shape-memory polymers
6: Chemo-responsive shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Thermodynamic mechanism
6.3 Working mechanisms
6.4 Biomedical applications
6.5 Conclusion
7: Shape-memory polyurethane cellular solids for minimally invasive surgical procedures
Abstract
Acknowledgments
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Methods for obtaining cellular solids
7.3 Morphological characterization
7.4 Physico-mechanical characterization
7.5 Biocompatibility studies
8: Thiol-ene/acrylate systems for biomedical shape-memory polymers
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Properties of thiol-ene/acrylate photopolymers
8.3 Techniques for activating the memory effect
8.4 Medical applications of thiol-ene/acrylate photopolymers
8.5 Conclusions
9: Polyurethane shape-memory polymers for biomedical applications
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Properties of shape-memory polyurethane (SMPU)
9.3 Techniques for activating SME
9.4 Medical applications of SMPU
9.5 Summary and future trends
10: Polylactic acid (PLA)-based shape-memory materials for biomedical applications