Abstract
Hydroxyapatite/bioactive glass laminate has been fabricated by hot pressing of stacked hydroxyapatite and bioactive glass powders at 1000°C (30min, 30MPa). This processing resulted in the formation of β-NaCaPO4 (β-rhenanite) interphase layers between each hydroxyapatite and bioactive glass layer. The β-NaCaPO4 interphase provided an easy path for debonding and crack deflection in the laminate demonstrating that this material can work as weak interphase in hydroxyapatite ceramics. The β-NaCaPO4 exhibits also high biocompatibility and bioactivity. Moreover, it significantly enhances sinterability of hydroxyapatite at 1000°C without formation of any undesired phases, such as tricalcium phosphate or CaO. Our results show that various microstructurally controlled hydroxyapatite-based composites with potentially improved reliability and high biocompatibility can be prepared in the hydroxyapatite/β-NaCaPO4 or hydroxyapatite/bioactive glass systems.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1923-1929 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of the European Ceramic Society |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 Nov |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bioactive glass
- Hydroxyapatite* β -rhenanite
- Laminates
- Weak interphase
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Materials Chemistry