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The Potential of Powder Metallurgy for the Fabrication of Biomaterials on the Basis of Nickel‐Titanium: A Case Study with a Staple Showing Shape Memory Behaviour
Author(s) -
Krone L.,
Mentz J.,
Bram M.,
Buchkremer H.P.,
Stöver D.,
Wagner M.,
Eggeler G.,
Christ D.,
Reese S.,
Bogdanski D.,
Köller M.,
Esenwein S. A.,
Muhr G.,
Prymak O.,
Epple M.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/adem.200500029
Subject(s) - shape memory alloy , materials science , nickel titanium , fabrication , powder metallurgy , metallurgy , titanium alloy , injection moulding , nickel , titanium , alloy , composite material , microstructure , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
A staple from nickel‐titanium shape memory alloy for foot surgery was prepared by metal injection moulding (powder metallurgy). After a thorough characterisation with a multitude of physical, chemical, mechanical, and biological methods, the prototype appears to be well suited for clinical use where a shape‐memory effect is useful.