Bioactivity of hydroxyapatite/montmorillonite clay nanocomposite

In-vitro bioactivity behavior of hydroxyapatite (HA)/montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposite was studied by immersing the samples in a phosphate buffer solution. The weight changes before and after the testing were recorded and the morphology of the samples was studied. Results showed that a significant...

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Main Authors: Nawang, Rosnah, Hussein, Mohd Zobir, Matori, Khamirul Amin, Che Abdullah, Che Azurahanim, Hashim, Mansor, Osman, Rosiah
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2018
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/65460/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/65460/1/43.pdf
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Summary:In-vitro bioactivity behavior of hydroxyapatite (HA)/montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposite was studied by immersing the samples in a phosphate buffer solution. The weight changes before and after the testing were recorded and the morphology of the samples was studied. Results showed that a significant weight loss occured in nanocomposite with the ratio of HA:MMT 50:50. The morphology of the sample revealed the apatite formation on the surface of the nanocomposite which suggested the potential use of the material for bone implant application.