Application of NiTi in Assistive and Rehabilitation Devices: A Review

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have found widespread applications as biomedical devices. Biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and ductility make these alloys attractive for medical devices such as stents and filters. For these implants, the superelastic property is the primary function of SMAs. Addit...

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Main Authors: Mohammadreza Nematollahi, Keyvan Safaei Baghbaderani, Amirhesam Amerinatanzi, Hashem Zamanian, Mohammad Elahinia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/6/2/37