| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1430401 | Materials Science and Engineering: C | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Hydroxyapatite–poly(vinyl alcohol) composite blocks were produced by freeze–thawing in situ synthesized hybrid suspension. Matrix mediated precipitation of hydroxyapatite particles in the polymer, controlled the particle size in nanometer range (< 100 nm) and hydrogelation induced an ordered three-dimensional assembly of the particles. Morphological and crystallographic characterization revealed the formation of a macro-porous hydroxyapatite–poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite block. Initial results indicate compositional dependence of modulus of elasticity of the composite.
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Authors
Arvind Sinha, Gautam Das, Binay Kumar Sharma, Raja Prabahan Roy, Ashit Kumar Pramanick, Suprabha Nayar,