Fabrication of biocompatible calcium phosphate ceramics using eggshell

S. J. Lee, W. M. Kriven

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Abstract

Biocompatible β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) powders have been successfully synthesized from recycled eggshells and phosphoric acid. The crystallization behavior and microstructure of the synthesized powders were dependent on the mixing ratio of eggshells and phosphoric acid, the starting condition of the eggshell and on the calcination temperature. The syntheses were achieved at about 900°C in air. Phosphoric acid-treated eggshells converted to hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP). They were examined in the TEM and their chemistry determined by TEM/EDS. Ball milled β-TCP powder, having an average particle size of 0.8 μm, was sintered at 1200°C for 2 h. Fully densified β-TCP showed biocompatibility and no toxicity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCeramic Engineering and Science Proceedings
PublisherAmerican Ceramic Society
Pages203-208
Number of pages6
Edition3
ISBN (Print)9781119040439
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
EventCeramic Engineering And Science Proceedings: 27th International Cocoa Beach Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites:A - Cocoa Beach, FL, United States
Duration: Jan 26 2003Jan 31 2003

Publication series

NameCeramic Engineering and Science Proceedings
Number3
Volume24
ISSN (Print)0196-6219

Conference

ConferenceCeramic Engineering And Science Proceedings: 27th International Cocoa Beach Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites:A
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCocoa Beach, FL
Period1/26/031/31/03

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Materials Chemistry

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