8. Biodegradable Shape-Memory Polymers
- Prof. Andreas Lendlein1,2,3,
- Dr. Adam Sisson2,3,4
Published Online: 27 JUL 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9783527635818.ch8
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
Additional Information
How to Cite
Behl, M., Zotzmann, J., Schroeter, M. and Lendlein, A. (2011) Biodegradable Shape-Memory Polymers, in Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (eds A. Lendlein and A. Sisson), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527635818.ch8
Editor Information
- 1
GKSS Forschungszentrum, Inst. für Chemie, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 2
Center for Biomaterial Development, Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zemtrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 3
Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zemtrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 4
GKSS Forschungszentrum, Zentrum f. Biomaterialentw., Kantstraße 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUL 2011
- Published Print: 29 JUN 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527324415
Online ISBN: 9783527635818
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- shape-memory polymers;
- switching domains;
- thermomechanical tests;
- polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane (POSS);
- polyesterurethane (PEU);
- multiblock copolymers
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
General Concept of SMPs
Classes of Degradable SMPs
Applications of Biodegradable SMPs
References