Transformation of amorphous calcium phosphate to monoclinic nano-hydroxylapatite
Yao Yan, Yanan Fang, Jun Li, Yongqiang Yang, Fanrong Chen, Shijun Wu, Thomas J. N. Hooper, Ankit Jaiswal, Timothy J. White
Abstract
The transformation product of amorphous calcium phosphate without inhibitors at room temperature is monoclinic HAp rather than the more common hexagonal HAp.
Topics & Concepts
HydroxylapatiteAmorphous calcium phosphateMonoclinic crystal systemTransformation (genetics)PhosphateNano-Amorphous solidCalciumMaterials scienceChemical engineeringChemistryCrystallographyMetallurgyComposite materialBiochemistryCrystal structureEngineeringEnzymeGeneBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionDental materials and restorations