Synthesis of nanoapatite crystals

C. Moisescu, Z.A.E.P. Vroon, G. With, de

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Abstract

Synthesis of nanocryst. hydroxyapatite (HAp) by copptn. is presented. It is shown that the addn. of PolyAcrylicAcid (PAA) acts as a crystal-growth inhibitor. In this way, needle-like nanoapatite crystals with a length of less than 100 nm are obtained. The obtained nanoparticles do not agglomerate in soln., which is believed to be due to the bonding of PAA to the surface of the apatite nanocrystals. The nanoparticles are stable into soln. and they can be tailored for different applications such as coatings, composites, densified apatite and cements by controlling the size and the reactivity of the particles.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)193-196
Number of pages4
JournalPhosphorus Research Bulletin
Volume13
Publication statusPublished - 2002

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