Magnetostrictive alloys: Promising materials for biomedical applications

NiTi Shape Memory Alloys, Promising Materials in Orthopedic Applications

Materials for Biomedical Applications

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Biomedical Applications of Titanium and its Alloys

Materials used for biomedical applications cover a wide spectrum and must exhibit specific properties. The most important property of materials used for fabricating implants is biocompatibility, followed by corrosion resistance. The main metallic biomaterials are stainless steels, cobalt alloy, and titanium and titanium alloys. Stainless steel was the first metallic biomaterial used successfull...

Shape Memory Alloys: Properties and Biomedical Applications

Shape memory alloys provide new insights for the design of biomaterials in bioengineering for the design of artificial organs and advanced surgical instruments, since they have specific characteristics and unusual properties. This article will examine (a) the four properties of shape memory alloys, (b) medical applications with high potential for improving the present and future quality of life...

Materials for Bioelectronic and Biomedical Applications

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