Polyurethanes (PUs) are a major family of polymers displaying a wide spectrum of physico-
chemical, mechanical and structural properties for a large range of fields. They have shown …

Minimally invasive transcatheter embolization is a common nonsurgical procedure in
interventional radiology used for the deliberate occlusion of blood vessels for the treatment …

Abstract 4D printing is the next step on from 3D printing involving the fourth dimension of
'time'. The programmed 4D-printed objects are capable of changing their shape in response …

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) have gained much attention in biomedical fields due to
their good biocompatibility and biodegradability. Researches have validated the feasibility of …

The present paper aims at developing an integrated experimental/computational approach
towards the design of shape memory devices fabricated by hot-processing with potential for …

Endovasular embolization treats diseased and malfunctioned vasculature through a
minimally invasive approach that significantly benefits patients. Advances in engineering …

Abstract 3D printing is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector due to the myriad of
materials and techniques available. Furthermore, it allows decentralized production sites for …

Devices for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms (ICAs) face limitations
related to suboptimal rates of lasting complete occlusion. Incomplete occlusion frequently …

This paper presents the novel development of highly porous carbon nanotube (CNT)/shape
memory polymer (SMP) nanocomposites for potential endovascular treatment of intracranial …

Current endovascular therapies for intracranial aneurysms face limitations that include
aneurysm recurrence and incomplete occlusion. These challenges can potentially be …