Browsing by Subject "polyurethane"
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(2014-05-01)The shape memory polymer (SMP) is one type of smart material with shape memory effect. SMP’s recovery can be actuated by external energy, such as heat. However, traditional direct heating limits potential applications of ...
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(2019-04-25)The safety and efficacy of blood-contacting medical devices is hindered by thrombosis upon implantation in the body. Silicones and polyurethanes (PUs) are commonly used for hemodialysis catheters and other blood-contacting ...
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(2014-07-12)Each year millions of Americans receive grafts to replace and repair damaged tissue such as arteries or skin. Autografts are the current gold standard for treatment; however, synthetic grafts are a common alternative due ...
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(2016-09-26)Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a simple technique capable of building multifunctional thin films on a variety of surfaces from dilute aqueous solutions. LbL coatings on polyurethane foam have been successful in reducing ...
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(2018-04-19)Polyurethane shape memory polymer (SMP) foams are ultra-low density, “smart” materials that transition between a primary and secondary shape when exposed to a thermal stimulus. This material has the potential to be used ...
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(2015-04-07)Digital impressions utilize digital images of the dentition from multiple intraoral scans that are stitched together. A digital bite scan records a static, MI occlusion of the patient and orients the digital casts into the ...
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(2016-05-02)Endovascular therapy involves the placement of an implantable filler coil directly into an aneurysm sac to occlude the space and promote healing of the damaged vessel wall. Implantable devices must be tested to assess and ...
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Shape Memory Polymer Systems with Advanced Processing Capabilities and Tunable Mechanical Properties (2014-11-26)The ability of shape memory polymers (SMPs) to undergo geometric transformations upon exposure to stimuli has inspired application-driven research in a diverse array of scientific fields. The shape memory effect has been ...