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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Yahia, L'H. | Manceur, A. | Chaffraix, P.
Affiliations: Group of Research in Biomechanics and Biomaterials, École Polytechnique, Montreal, PQ H3C 3A7, Canada
Note: [] Corresponding author: L'Hocine Yahia, Professor and Director of Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, École Polytechnique, P.O. Box 6079, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, PQ H3C 3A7, Canada. Tel.: +1 514 340 4711, ext. 4378; Fax: +1 514 340 4611; E-mail: yahia@grbb.polymtl.ca.
Abstract: Shape memory alloys (SMA) represent a large family of alloys that show unique characteristics. They have been exploited in several fields for diverse applications. For the last 20 years, these alloys and more particularly Ni–Ti alloys have revolutionized the field of metallic biomaterials. Applications in the biomedical area are multiple and these materials improve significantly the quality of the diagnostics, treatments and surgeries. To our knowledge, most devices are made of SMAs in the polycrystalline form. Nevertheless, the single crystal form shows several promising advantages especially concerning its mechanical performances. In this paper we describe the advantages, advances and limits of using different SMA single crystals for biomedical applications, including biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. We also discuss the low response time of classical thermal SMAs as well as the new advances in research on magnetic SMA single crystals.
Keywords: Shape memory alloys, magnetic shape memory, single crystal, bioperformance, biocompatibility, corrosion, fatigue, nickel–titanium, copper-based alloys
Journal: Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 101-118, 2006
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