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In vitro degradation of multisubstituted hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite in the physiological condition
Published in Elsevier BV
2015
Volume: 422
   
Pages: 36 - 43
Abstract

Structure of hydroxyapatite (HAP) is more flexible towards ionic substitutions. Properties such as solubility, antimicrobial property can be tailored by substitutions. Substituted hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite of formulae BiNaCa3(PO4)3OH, Bi0.5M0.5Ca4(PO4)3OH (M=K, Ag), Ca10−xCux(PO4)6(OH/F)2 d(x=0.05–0.25) and Bi0.5Na0.5Ca4(PO4)3F were synthesized and characterized by powder XRD, FT-IR, SEM–EDAX and TGA. In vitro solubility of the synthesized compounds was studied in the phosphate buffered medium of pH 7.4 at 37 °C. Based on the release of calcium and phosphorus ion concentration and pH, the solubility of these compounds is discussed. Bismuth and sodium co-substituted hydroxyapatite are found to be more soluble compared with other substituted apatite compounds and unsubstituted hydroxyapatite.

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JournalData powered by TypesetJournal of Crystal Growth
PublisherData powered by TypesetElsevier BV
ISSN0022-0248
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