Synthesis and Characterisation of Hydroxyapatite Nano-Rods/Whiskers |
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| Journal | Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 284 - 286) |
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| Volume | Bioceramics 17 |
| Edited by | Panjian Li, Kai Zhang and Clifford W. Colwell, Jr. |
| Pages | 59-62 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.284-286.59 |
| Citation | R. Roop Kumar et al., 2005, Key Engineering Materials, 284-286, 59 |
| Online since | April, 2005 |
| Authors | R. Roop Kumar, K.H. Prakash, K. Yennie, P. Cheang, K.A. Khor |
| Keywords | Chitosan (CS), Hybrid Material, Hydroxyapatite (HA), Nanomaterials, Self-Assembly, Synthesis |
| Abstract | The use of precipitation chemistry to synthesize hydroxyapatite (HA) normally yields nano-crystals with various morphology and sizes depending on the synthesis conditions (e.g., temperature, concentration, level of agitation, pH, etc.). This study involved the synthesis of HA nano-rods/whiskers by modifying an existing chemical route for HA synthesis. The nano-rods were characterised for their structure and morphology and subsequently sintered. The mechanical properties of the sintered compacts were also assessed. |
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