An organic matrix-mediated processing methodology to fabricate hydroxyapatite based nanostructured biocomposites.
An amorphous calcium phosphate precursor phase, which forms by adding orthophosphoric acid to a calcium hydroxide suspension, is transformed into crystalline hydroxyapatite by introducing polymer solutions. The nanostructured composite films formed by a solvent casting technique from the concentrated hybrid suspension are characterised for structure and mechanical properties.
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Prakash Hariram
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Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia.
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Lisbeth
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Kumar
Rajendra
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Martin
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D000464:Alginates / Q000737:chemistry; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000737:chemistry; D048271:Chitosan / Q000737:chemistry; D017886:Durapatite / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D020723:Glucuronic Acid / Q000737:chemistry; D006603:Hexuronic Acids / Q000737:chemistry; D053761:Nanocomposites / Q000737:chemistry*; D011108:Polymers / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
D000464:Alginates; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D011108:Polymers; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D048271:Chitosan; D017886:Durapatite; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide