The effect of thermal treatment on the mechanical properties of PLLA tubular specimens
Conventional permanent stent systems for vascular applications are associated with long-term risks, such as restenosis and thrombosis. To overcome these limitations, novel approaches using various biodegradable materials for stent construction have been investigated. In this context, thermal treatme...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2016-0009 |