Abstract
Porous granules of β-tricalcium phosphate (β-Ca 3(PO4)2; β-TCP) were prepared from porous hydroxyapatite granules with calcium deficient composition synthesized by hydrothermal method. The β-TCP granules were composed of rod-shaped particles of about 10-20 μm in length. Rod-shaped particles were locked together to make micro-pores, and the size of micro-pores formed by tangling of rod-shaped particles was about 0.1-0.5 μm. The granule size, particle size, and micro-pore size could be controlled by our unique method. The porous granules of β-TCP must be suitable for the bone graft material and for scaffold of cultured bone.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1059-1062 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 309-311 II |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Calcium phosphate
- Granule
- Porous material
- Rod-shape
- β-TCP
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering