Shape memory alloys (SMAs) belong to a class of shape memory materials (SMMs), which
have the ability to 'memorise'or retain their previous form when subjected to certain stimulus …

Shape-memory materials (SMMs) are characterized by their unique ability to remember and
recover their shape in response to external stimuli. Over recent decades, the use of SMMs in …

Shape memory alloys, and in particular NiTi alloys, are characterized by two unique
behaviors, thermally or mechanically activated: the shape memory effect and pseudo-elastic …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of combining the novel
heart valve replacement technologies of: 1) tissue engineering; and 2) minimally-invasive …

Aims A living heart valve with regeneration capacity based on autologous cells and
minimally invasive implantation technology would represent a substantial improvement …

Mitral regurgitation is one of the most common forms of heart valve disorder, which may
result in heart failure. Due to the rapid ageing of the population, surgical repair and …

Revolutionary advances in nanotechnology propose novel materials with superior
properties for biomedical application. One of the most promising nanomaterials for …

Objectives: This study sought to investigate the combination of transcatheter aortic valve
implantation and a novel concept of stem cell-based, tissue-engineered heart valves (TEHV) …

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has received much attention and
development in the past decade due to its lower risk of complication and infections …

Exploring shape memory alloys (SMAs) is like diving into a world of material magic,
especially when combined with additive manufacturing techniques. This detailed review …