| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7855567 | Carbon | 2014 | 42 Pages |
Abstract
This paper presents a convenient one-pot hydrothermal strategy for the synthesis of graphene nanosheet (GNS)/hydroxyapatite (HA) nanorod composites (GNS/HA). Characterization of GNS/HA nanorod composites denote that rod-like HA, which has an average length of 55Â nm and diameter of 13Â nm, anchors on both sides of GNS. Introducing graphene can effectively improve the hardness and Young's modulus of HA. The synthesized GNS/HA nanorod composite containing 40Â wt.% HA shows higher osseointegration ability with surrounding tissues, better biocompatibility, and more superior bone cellular proliferation induction than pristine graphene oxide and HA do. The biocompatibility of GNS/HA nanorod composite makes it a promising candidate for bone regeneration and implantation.
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Authors
Zengjie Fan, Jinqing Wang, Zhaofeng Wang, Haiqiong Ran, Yang Li, Lengyuan Niu, Peiwei Gong, Bin Liu, Shengrong Yang,