| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1464509 | Ceramics International | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this work, diopside was introduced in hydroxyapatite matrix as a sintering aid and hydroxyapatite/diopside ceramic composites were fabricated by uniaxial hot-pressing. The biological activity of hydroxyapatite/diopside ceramic composites in simulated body fluid was assessed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thin-film X-ray diffraction (TF-XRD) and electron-probe micro analysis (EPMA). SEM micrographs showed an obvious bright mineral layer to form on the soaked composite surface, and the layer may be hydroxyapatite or NaCl crystals.
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Authors
Mufan Zhang, Changxia Liu, Junlong Sun, Xihua Zhang,