• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.40-49
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• 2010

본 연구의 목적은 martensitic (M-NiTi), austenitic (A-NiTi) 및 thermodynamic nickel-titanium wire (T-NiTi)의 물리적 특징과 상전이 정도를 평가하는 것이다. 재료는 $0.016\;{\times}\;0.022$ inch의 M-NiTi (Nitinol Classic, NC), A-NiTi (Optimalloy, OPTI)와 T-NiTi (Neo-Sentalloy, NEO)이었으며, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), 3점굽힘실험, X-ray diffraction (XRD), 미세구조 분석을 시행하였으며, ANOVA test로 통계처리하였다. DSC분석 결과 OPTI와 NEO는 heating curve에서 2개의 peak, cooling curve에서 1개의 peak를 보였고, NC는 heating과 cooling curve에서 1개의 넓고 약한 peak를 보였다. Austenite finishing ($A_f$) 온도는 OPTI $19.7^{\circ}C$, NEO $24.6^{\circ}C$, NC $52.4^{\circ}C$였다. 3점굽힘실험 결과 NC, OPTI, NEO 모두 residual deflection을 보였으며, NC와 OPTI의 load range가 NEO보다 컸다. XRD와 미세구조 분석결과 OPTI와 NEO는 Martensite finishing ($M_f$)에서 martensite와 austenite가 섞여 있음이 관찰되었다. NEO와 OPTI는 NC보다 개선된 물리적 특징과 상전이 행태를 보였다. NiTi 호선의 물리적, 온도에 따른 행태는 예상되었던 상전이 정도에 의해 완벽하게 설명되지 않았으며, 그 이유는 복잡한 martensite variants의 존재와 열과 stress에 의해 유도된 독립적인 상전이에 기인한다고 생각된다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제84권1호
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• pp.197-211
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• 2023

목적 기능장애 혈액투석 접근로에서 나이티놀 비피복형 스텐트 설치 후 접근로 유형과 스텐트의 위치에 따른 개통성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상과 방법 2017년 1월과 2019년 12월 사이에 159명의 환자(평균 연령, 64.1 ± 13.2세)가 혈액투석 접근로 기능장애를 치료를 위해 나이티놀 스텐트를 설치하였다. 스텐트의 위치는 다음과 같다; 18개 팔머리 정맥, 51개 노쪽피부정맥궁, 40개 위팔 정맥, 10개 문합부위 인접 정맥, 7개 동정맥 문합부 및 33개 인조혈관-정맥 문합부. 12개월 개통률은 카플란-마이어 방법과 콕스 회귀 모델로 평가하였다. 결과 총 159개의 스텐트가 103개의 자가동정맥루와 56개의 인조혈관접근로에 성공적으로 설치되었다. 인조혈관접근로는 자가동정맥루에 비해 12개월 일차 및 이차 개통률이 더 낮았다(일차 개통률; 25.0%대 44.7%; p = 0.005, 이차 개통률; 76.8%대 92.2%; p = 0.014). 스텐트 설치 후 노쪽피부정맥궁 및 인조혈관-정맥 문합부에서 다른 부위에 비해 12개월 일차 개통성이 불량하였다. 결론 나이티놀 비피복형 스텐트 설치 후 자가동정맥루는 인조혈관접근로와 비교하여 더 좋은 12개월 일차 및 이차 개통률을 보인다. 노쪽피부정맥궁 및 인조혈관-정맥 문합부의 스텐트는 다른 위치의 스텐트에 비해 더 낮은 12개월 일차 개통률을 보인다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2011

Cerebral aneurysm is common lesion among adult population. Current methods for treating the disease have several limitations. Inspired by fern leaves, we have developed a new stent, called leaf stent, which can provide a tailored coverage at the neck of an aneurysm and thus prevent the blood from entering the aneurysm. It alone can be used to treat the cerebral aneurysm and therefore overcomes problems existing in current treating methods. The paper focuses on the numerical simulation of the leaf stents. The mechanical behaviour of the stent in various designs has been investigated using the finite element method. It has been found that certain designs provide adequate radial force and have excellent longitudinal flexibility. The performance of certain leaf stents is comparable and even superior to those of the commercially available cerebral stents such as the Neuroform stent and the Enterprise stent, commonly used for stent assisted coiling, while at the same time, providing sufficient coverage to isolate the aneurysm without using coils.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.107-111
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• 2000

Although a tracheal stent can be an option for inoperable tracheal stenoses there still are some troublesome side effects including overgranulation from foreign body irritation restenosis and patient's discomfort associated with the procedure. We report a successful case of a retrievable stent made of self-expandable 'shape memory' metal and polyurethane in a 24 year old female patient with respiratory distress and tight stenosis in the trachea and left main bronchus, The stent was inserted following a balloon dilatation and was successfully removed on the 7th days after the procedure. She regained a normal active life without any repiratory symptoms and a follow-up of 8 months showed satisfactory results.

• 열처리공학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.368-374
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• 2009

Nickel titanium shape memory alloys (NiTi) have been investigated for applications in the biomedical industry. However, little is known about the influences of surface modifications on the propertise of these alloys. The effect of electropolishing and heat treatments was found to exhibit significant surface roughness. Change of phase was B2, r-phase and B19' by heat treatments. In this study, effect of the electropolishing conditions on surface roughness is investigated in Ni-Ti alloys (Nitinol). Variation in phases with heat treatment temperature is investigated for a Ni-Ti alloy by X-ray diffraction and DSC. Characteristic of the microstructure have been observed by SEM. Surface roughness have been measured by AFM. The results clearly show that significant different in surface property to heat treated at $500^{\circ}C$ (R-phase). $TiO_2$ phases preciritated all of the specimens. It is not good effect of surface roughness because made to surface relief. The surface roughness appears to be important in the property of Ni-Ti alloys for biomedical applications.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2009년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.48.1-48.1
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• 2009

Ti합금은 생체적합성이 우수하여 생체재료로 널리 사용되어 왔으며, 특히 Nitinol로 알려진 Ti-Ni합금은 형상기억특성 및 초탄성특성을 지녀 치열교정용 와이어나 혈관확장용 스텐트 등으로 사용되어 왔다. 최근 Ni과 같은 세포독성 합금원소의 용출가능성이 문제가 되어 Ni을 함유하지 않는 Ti합금이 주목받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 Ti-Nb-Ge 합금의 집합조직과 초탄성 및 기계적 특성의 관계를 고찰함으로써, 사용목적이나 요구특성에 부합되는 가공열처리방법을 도출하고자 하였다. 비소모전극식 진공아크용해장치를 이용하여 Ti-Nb-Ge 합금 버튼을 만들고, 이를 $1000^{\circ}C$에서 30분간 유지 후 얼음물에 급랭처리하였다. 이후 집합조직 제어를 위해 등속압연 및 이속압연의 두가지 방법으로 냉간압연한 후, $850^{\circ}C$에서 30분~2시간까지 열처리하였다. 광학현미경과 투과전자현미경을 이용하여 미세조직을 관찰하고, X-선 회절분석법을 이용하여 집합조직을 분석하였다. 또한 순환식 인장시험을 통해 시편의 초탄성 특성 및 기계적 성질을 평가하였다. 등속압연재는 {001}<110>에서 {111}<110>에 이르는 $\alpha$-fiber가 발달하는 한편, 이속압연재는 {001} 및 {111}가 발달하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 압연방향으로 <110>이 평행한 집합조직이 발달할수록 초탄성 특성이 높게 나타났다. 이는 응력유기 마르텐사이트 변태 시 $\beta$의 <110>방향이 $\alpha$" <010>방향으로 변할 때 길이가 증가하므로, 시편에 인장방향으로 <110>이 평행한 집합조직이 발달할수록 응력유기 마르텐사이트 변태가 용이해지기 때문인 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.373-382
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• 2020

Objective: To compare computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) customized nitinol retainers with standard stainless-steel fixed retainers over a 12-month study period. Methods: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted on 62 patients randomly allocated to a control group that received stainless-steel retainers or a test group that received customized CAD/CAM nickel-titanium retainers. Four time points were defined: retainer placement (T0) and 1-month (T1), 6-month (T2), and 12-month (T3) follow-up appointments. At each time point, Little's irregularity index (LII) (primary endpoint) and dental stability measurements such as intercanine width were recorded in addition to assessment of periodontal parameters. Radiological measurements such as the incisor mandibular plane angle (IMPA) were recorded at T0 and T3. Failure events (wire integrity or debonding) were assessed at each time point. Results: From T0 to T3, LII and other dental measurements showed no significant differences between the two groups. The data for periodontal parameters remained stable over the study period, except for the gingival index, which was slightly, but significantly, higher in the test group at T3 (p = 0.039). The IMPA angle showed no intergroup difference. The two groups showed no significant difference in debonding events. Conclusions: This RCT conducted over a 12-month period demonstrated no significant difference between customized CAD/CAM nickel-titanium lingual retainers and standard stainless-steel lingual retainers in terms of dental anterior stability and retainer survival. Both retainers eventually appeared to be equally effective in maintaining periodontal health.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.92-101
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• 2010

This study reports on the development of intelligent clothing using a shape memory alloy (SMA) that forms a still air layer and provides thermal insulation depending on the environment temperature. SMA springs were prepared with Nitinol and have an original length of 6mm and a latent length of 20mm with a response temperature of $24.5^{\circ}C$. Hysteresis was evaluated at a temperature between $0^{\circ}C$ and $40^{\circ}C$. An experimental outdoor jacket that was attached with 30 springs was compared with a commercial jacket in terms of the microclimate temperature, humidity, and comfort properties by human subject tests in the microclimate chamber set at $5{\pm}0.5^{\circ}C$. The results showed that the microclimate temperature of SMA embedded clothing system from the wear trials was higher than the commercial ones during the rest period after exercise, especially on the skin side. In addition the thermal, humidity, and comfort sensations of SMA embedded clothing were better than the commercial ones.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.189-200
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• 2007

As a functional material, shape memory alloy (SMA) has attracted much attention and research effort to explore its unique properties and its applications in the past few decades. Some of its properties, in particular the electrical resistance (ER) based self-sensing property of SMA, have not been fully studied. Electrical resistance of an SMA wire varies during its phase transformation. This variation is an inherent property of the SMA wire, although it is highly nonlinear with hysteresis. The relationship between the displacement and the electrical resistance of an SMA wire is deterministic and repeatable to some degree, therefore enabling the self-sensing ability of the SMA. The potential of this self-sensing ability has not received sufficient exploration so far, and even the previous studies in literature lack generality. This paper concerns the utilization of the self-sensing property of a spring-biased Nickel-Titanium (Nitinol) SMA actuator for two applications: ER feedback position control of an SMA actuator without a position sensor, and estimation of the opening of a SMA actuated valve. The use of the self-sensing property eliminates the need for a position sensor, therefore reducing the cost and size of an SMA actuator assembly. Two experimental apparatuses are fabricated to facilitate the two proposed applications, respectively. Based on open-loop testing results, the curve fitting technique is used to represent the nonlinear relationships between the displacement and the electrical resistance of the two SMA wire actuators. Using the mathematical models of the two SMA actuators, respectively, a proportional plus derivative controller is designed for control of the SMA wire actuator using only electrical resistance feedback. Consequently, the opening of the SMA actuated valve can be estimated without using an extra sensor.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.213-228
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• 2020

Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are new materials used in various fields of science and engineering, one of which is civil engineering. Owing to their distinguished capabilities such as super elasticity, energy dissipation, and tolerating cyclic deformations, these materials have been of interest to engineers. On the other hand, the connections of a steel structure are of paramount importance because of their vulnerabilities during an earthquake. Therefore, it is indispensable to find approaches to augment the efficiency and safety of the connection. This research investigates the behavior of steel connections with extended end plates equipped hybridly with 8 rows of high strength bolts as well as Nitinol superelastic SMA bolts. The connections are studied using component method in dual form. In this method, the components affecting the connections behavior, such as beam flange, beam web, column web, extended end plate, and bolts are considered as parallel and series springs according to the Euro-Code3. Then, the nonlinear force- displacement response of the connection is presented in the form of moment-rotation curve. The results obtained from this survey demonstrate that the connection has ductility, in addition to its high strength, due to high ductility of SMA bolts.