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ABSTRACT The nano-hydroxyapatite (NHAp), NHAp/PEG and NHAp/PVP have been derived from Clam shell by precipitation method. The presence of characteristic FTIR peaks and XRD planes indicates the formation of NHAp.… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT The nano-hydroxyapatite (NHAp), NHAp/PEG and NHAp/PVP have been derived from Clam shell by precipitation method. The presence of characteristic FTIR peaks and XRD planes indicates the formation of NHAp. Surface morphology of NHAp, NHAp/PEG and NHAp/PVP appeared to be flake, majorly hexagonal and rod clusters like structure, respectively. Sizes of the NHAp are in nanometer scale and size of NHAp/PVP is the lowest. The poor crystalline nature and high carbonate content presence in NHAp/PVP are assessed through crystallinity index, C/P ratio and CHNS analysis. EDX analysis shows the presence of HAp composition in NHAp. The calculated structural parameters expose that the NHAp/PVP shows favorable mechanical property. Good antibacterial activity is observed in NHAp/PVP against two bacteria strains. Hemolysis study also indicates that NHAp/PVP is non-hemolytic. Formation of complete apatite is found when NHAp/PVP immersed in SBF for 14 days. Thus, the NHAp/PVP derived from Clam shell may be useful for bone-related applications.
Journal Title: Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies
Year Published: 2020
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