| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611363 | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Hydroxyapatite (HAP) particles with different morphologies were precipitated from homogeneous calcium/citrate/phosphate solutions at physiological temperature. Small variations of the starting solution pH in the range 7.4 Graphical abstractHydroxyapatite particles were precipitated from calcium/citrate/phosphate solutions at 37 °C. Solution pH variations induced morphology changes from micrometric bundle- to nanometric needle-like shapes. The role of citrate species during particle nucleation and growth is here discussed.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
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Authors
Manuel A. Martins, Catarina Santos, Maria Margarida Almeida, Maria Elisabete V. Costa,