Due to their peculiar properties, shape-memory polymers (SMPs) can be considered ideal candidate materials for the repair of tissue defects using mini-invasive procedures, since body temperature can be used as a driving force to activate the shape-memory behavior. Porous structures can be obtained by different fabrication methods, allowing for a broad spectrum of morphological properties, resulting in tunable thermo-mechanical and shape-memory recovery properties. This chapter deals with methods to design, produce, and adequately characterize the porous structures of shape-memory polyurethanes (SMPUs) that are intended for use as minimally invasive devices.

Shape-memory polyurethane cellular solids for minimally invasive surgical procedures

TANZI, MARIA CRISTINA;DE NARDO, LUIGI;BERTOLDI, SERENA;FARE', SILVIA
2015-01-01

Abstract

Due to their peculiar properties, shape-memory polymers (SMPs) can be considered ideal candidate materials for the repair of tissue defects using mini-invasive procedures, since body temperature can be used as a driving force to activate the shape-memory behavior. Porous structures can be obtained by different fabrication methods, allowing for a broad spectrum of morphological properties, resulting in tunable thermo-mechanical and shape-memory recovery properties. This chapter deals with methods to design, produce, and adequately characterize the porous structures of shape-memory polyurethanes (SMPUs) that are intended for use as minimally invasive devices.
2015
Shape Memory Polymers for Biomedical Applications
978-0-85709-698-2
Co-extrusion, Cytocompatibility, Foaming agents, Salt leaching, Shape-memory recovery
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