Size controlled hydroxyapatite and calcium carbonate particles: Synthesis and their application as templates for SERS platform

- Synthesis of hydroxyapatite particles templated on calcium carbonate is presented.
- Hydroxyapatite particles from 0.6 ± 0.1 to 4.3 ± 1.1 μm are produced.
- Silver nanoparticles are used for surface functionalization.
- SERS signal of Rhodamine B molecules is reported.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic potentials of HA and CaCO3 particles are discussed.