This book, the first dedicated to this exciting and rapidly growing field, enables readers to understand and prepare high-quality, high-performance TiNi shape memory alloys (SMAs). It covers the properties, preparation and characterization of TiNi SMAs, with particular focus on the latest technologies and applications in MEMS and biological devices. Basic techniques and theory are covered to introduce new-comers to the subject, whilst various sub-topics, such as film deposition, characterization, post treatment, and applying thin films to practical situations, appeal to more informed readers....
This book, the first dedicated to this exciting and rapidly growing field, enables readers to understand and prepare high-quality, high-performance Ti...
Ti-Ni shape memory alloys have been successfully used in healthcare and biomedical devices such as eyeglass frames, orthodontic arch wires, guide wires and self-expanding stents, owing to their outstanding shape memory and superelastic properties. Ti-Ni shape memory alloys have also been considered attractive materials for biomedical implants. However, there have been long-standing concerns regarding the risk of Ni allergy and hypersensitivity for long term use due to the high amount of Ni content in Ti-Ni shape memory alloys. Over the last decade, b-type Ti-base alloys have been...
Ti-Ni shape memory alloys have been successfully used in healthcare and biomedical devices such as eyeglass frames, orthodontic arch wires, guide w...