Shape-memory polymers for medical equipment applications
- VernacularTitle:形状记忆高分子材料及其在医疗装备中的应用
- Author:
Zhihong LI
;
Jimin WU
;
Jing GUAN
;
Xizheng ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
shape-memory polymer;
medical equipment;
polyolefin;
polyurethanes;
polyester
- From:
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal
2004;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Shape-memory polymers(SMPs) can retain a temporary shape after pre-deformation at an elevated temperature and subsequent cooling to a lower temperature.When reheated,the original shape can be recovered.The development of the research on polyolefin,polyurethanes,polyester and some other shape-memory polymers were introduced and their applications in medical equipment were reviewed.
