| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8013832 | Materials Letters | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Lithium carbonate nanoparticles were synthesized by facile chemical route in the presence of organic capping agents. Nanosized Li2CO3 particles of â¼86â¯nm in size were produced from LiOH solution and preferably using PVA as a capping agent. FTIR-ATR analysis revealed that Li2CO3 phase is formed during calcination of the freeze-dried synthesis product. In vitro tests shown that nanoparticle concentrations up to 600â¯Âµg/mL do not disturb cell viability and promote the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells by Li+ ions (9.7â¯mM) leached from the nanoparticle. The biological properties exhibited by the Li2CO3 nanoparticles make of them attractive for bone repair applications.
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Authors
Cristian Covarrubias, Juan Pablo Durán, Miguel Maureira,