Synthesis and characterization of neodymium(III) and gadolinium(III)-substituted hydroxyapatite as biomaterials

Yan Li, Chui Ping Ooi*, Philip Cheang Hong Ning, Khiam Aik Khor

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Abstract

Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (HA), Ca10 (PO4)6(OH)2, substituted with gadolinium(III)(Gd3+) and neodymium(III) (Nd3+) in different mole ratios (Madded/Caadded = X M, 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2), was synthesized by an ion-exchange method. All samples had the single phase of HA except for XM =0.2, which displayed the second phase of M(OH)3. All were B-type carbonated HA. The nanoparticles were elongated spheroids of around 70nm, and the shape and size did not change significantly with an increase of XM. The M(III)-doped HA had higher electrical conductivity compared with pure HA. A cytotoxicity test showed all were noncytotoxic except for XGd = 0.2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)501-512
Number of pages12
JournalInternational Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Marketing
  • Materials Chemistry

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