OBJECTIVES

• development of SMA 3D and 2D structures (wires, tubes, plates) from Ti_xNi_yNb_1-x-y alloys deposited with organic and inorganic biocompatible thin films in order to demonstrate the memory shape effect, for use in biomedical applications.

• investigation of these alloy before and after surface deposition organic and inorganic coatings by elemental and phase composition, mechanical properties, wear and corrosion resistance and shape memory effect;

• modeling and simulation of the new materials properties, in order to make a correct choice of the material from which the parts will be made and to optimize the geometry of involved parts for reduced costs and increased performance.