@misc{lendlein_smart_implant_2005, 
author={Lendlein, A., Kratz, K., Kelch, S.},
title={Smart Implant Materials - Capabilities and applications of new biodegradable shape-memory elastomers},
year={2005},
howpublished = {journal article},
abstract = {Biodegradable polymers are widely used as implant materials e.g. as surgical suture material. A group of biodegradable implant materials with shape-memory has been developed for applications in biomedicine. Biodegradable thermoplastic elastomers, as example for a biodegradable shape-memory polymer system, are presented and a smart suture is given as example for a potential application. The combination of stimuli-sensitive implant materials with techniques of minimally invasive surgery is expected to have high potential for applications.},
note = {Lendlein, A.; Kratz, K.; Kelch, S.: Smart Implant Materials - Capabilities and applications of new biodegradable shape-memory elastomers. Medical Device Technology. 2005. vol. 16, no. 3, 12-14.}}