Application and development of shape memory polymers in endovascular therapy
- VernacularTitle:形状记忆聚合物在血管腔内治疗中的应用与发展
- Author:
Yanyi ZHOU
1
;
Zhaolong LI
1
;
Yaoming ZHANG
2
;
Wenyang HE
1
;
Ruisheng QU
1
;
Chaoqiang CUI
1
;
Dong ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Vascular Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, P.R.China
2. Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730030, P.R.China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Intelligent materials;
shape memory polymers;
stimulus-response;
biocompatibility;
vascular intervention;
review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2020;27(11):1362-1366
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
As one of the stimulus-response polymeric intelligent materials, shape memory polymers have been widely applied in biomedicine due to their better biocompatibility, higher controllability, stronger deformation restorability and biodegradability compared with shape memory alloys and shape memory ceramics. This review will introduce the structural principles of shape memory polymers and summarize their applications in the treatment of vascular diseases, especially in endovascular therapy. At the same time, the related technical problems and the future of shape memory polymers are prospected. With the continuous development of processing technology and materials, it can be predicted that shape memory polymers will be more widely used in the medical field.
