| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1430208 | Materials Science and Engineering: C | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Porous hydroxyapatite (HAP) ceramics with different morphologies were fabricated by the freeze casting method. The morphologies of HAP ceramics were modified by adjusting the concentration of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) additive in the HAP slurries. HAP ceramics without PVA additive were composed of non-interconnected macroscopic lamellar pores and porous ceramic walls. With PVA additive, the HAP ceramics were made up of small lamellar pores or three-dimensional reticulate pores and porous ceramic walls. PVA additive had no effect on the phase composition of HAP ceramics. The open porosity and pore connectivity were improved because of the addition of PVA.
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Authors
Kai Hui Zuo, Yu-Ping Zeng, Dongliang Jiang,