scholarly journals Effect of Ca2+ Replacement with Cu2+ Ions in Brushite on the Phase Composition and Crystal Structure

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1028
Author(s):  
Mazen Alshaaer ◽  
Juma’a Al-Kafawein ◽  
Ahmed S. Afify ◽  
Nagat Hamad ◽  
Ghassan Saffarini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Ammonium Hydroxide ◽  
Copper Nitrate ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Starting Solution ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Microscopy Techniques

The gradual replacement of Ca2+ with Cu2+ ions in brushite (CaHPO4·2H2O) has been extensively studied and discussed. The approach adopted in this work has not been systematically explored in previous studies. This novel approach may prove beneficial for the production of Ca1−xCuxHPO4·nH2O materials with desired properties suitable for medical applications. Solutions of sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate dihydrate, NaH2PO4·2H2O, calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, Ca(NO3)2·4H2O, copper nitrate trihydrate, Cu(NO3)2·3H2O, ammonium hydroxide solution, and diluted HCl were used for the preparation of these materials. At low Cu/Ca molar ratios (up to 0.25) in the starting solution, biphasic phosphate minerals were formed: brushite and sampleite. When the Cu/Ca molar ratio increases gradually from 0.67 to 1.5, sampleite-like mineral precipitates. Powdered XRD (X-ray diffraction), thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, and SEM (scanning electron microscopy) techniques were employed for the study of the microstructure of the produced materials for different degrees of Ca replacement with Mg. It is found that the Cu/Ca ratio in the starting solution can be adjusted to obtain materials with tailored composition. Thus, a new method of sampleite-like synthesis as a rare mineral is introduced in this study. Both phosphate minerals brushite and sampleite-like minerals are attractive as precursors of bioceramics and biocements. The search for such products that may decrease the possibility of post prosthetic or implant infection can be crucial in preventing devastating post-surgical complications.

scholarly journals Gradual Replacement of Ca2+ with Mg2+ Ions in Brushite for the Production of Ca1−xMgxHPO4·nH2O Materials

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 284
Author(s):  
Mazen Alshaaer ◽  
Khalil Issa ◽  
Abdulaziz Alanazi ◽  
Saida Abu Mallouh ◽  
Ahmed S. Afify ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Ammonium Hydroxide ◽  
Magnesium Nitrate ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Starting Solution

The present study investigates the gradual replacement of Ca2+ with Mg2+ ions in brushite (CaHPO4·2H2O). To date, this approach has not been systematically explored and may prove beneficial for the production of Ca1−xMgxHPO4·nH2O materials with tailored properties which are suitable for environmental and medical applications. For their production, solutions of sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate dehydrate, NaH2PO4·2H2O, calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, Ca(NO3)2·4H2O, magnesium nitrate hexahydrate, Mg(NO3)2·6H2O and ammonium hydroxide solution, NH4OH, were used. At low Mg/Ca molar ratios (up to 0.25) in the starting solution, partial replacement of Ca with Mg takes place (Mg doping) but no struvite is produced as discrete phase. When the Mg/Ca molar ratio increases gradually to 1.5, in addition to Mg-doped brushite, struvite, NH4MgPO4·6H2O, precipitates. The microstructure of the materials produced for different degrees of Ca replacement with Mg has been analyzed in depth with the use of powdered XRD (X-ray diffraction), XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), thermogravimetric (TG) analysis and SEM (scanning electron microscopy). The results of this study prove that the Mg/Ca ratio in the starting solution can be monitored in such a way that materials with tailored composition are obtained.

Effects of Polyethylene Glycol and Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane on Morphology and Bioactivity of CaO-SiO2 Gel Prepared by Sol-Gel Method

2006 ◽  
Vol 309-311 ◽  
pp. 317-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ill Yong Kim ◽  
Chikara Ohtsuki ◽  
Masanobu Kamitakahara ◽  
Masao Tanihara ◽  
S.B. Cho
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Organic Matrix ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Spherical Powder ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Nitrate Tetrahydrate

CaO-SiO2 gels for bioactive organic-inorganic composites were prepared from tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate (Ca(NO3)2⋅4H2O) by a sol-gel method with the addition of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPS). The effects of PEG and MPS on morphology and bioactivity of the gel were investigated. The samples with the nominal compositions of Ca(NO3)2:TEOS:MPS = 30:70:0 and 30:63:7 (in molar ratio) were prepared with or without coexistence of PEG at a molar ratio of (TEOS+MPS):PEG = 70:0.16. Spherical powders were obtained regardless of the addition of MPS after removal of PEG by washing, whereas the samples prepared without PEG gave crack-free bulk bodies. Incorporation of MPS was confirmed form the results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). All the samples, regardless of addition of PEG and MPS, formed apatite on their surfaces in simulated body fluid (SBF), when washing time was 3 h during the preparation. These results show that the bioactive spherical powder of CaO-SiO2 gel modified with MPS can be obtained by the present method. It is expected to induce the increase of the chemical bonding with surrounding organic matrix when it was used as fillers for composite materials.

Effects of Polyethylene Glycol on Morphology of Bioactive CaO-SiO2 Gel

2007 ◽  
Vol 330-332 ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
Ill Yong Kim ◽  
Chikara Ohtsuki ◽  
Masanobu Kamitakahara ◽  
S.B. Cho
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Inorganic Composites ◽  
Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Gel Processing

CaO-SiO2 gels for bioactive organic-inorganic composites were prepared from tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate (Ca(NO3)2⋅4H2O) by a sol-gel method with the addition of the various amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG). The effects of PEG on morphology and bioactivity of the gel were investigated. The samples with the starting compositions of Ca(NO3)2 : TEOS = 30 : 70 in molar ratiowere prepared with or without coexistence of PEG. All the examined gels were obtained as a crack-free bulk bodies after gelation and aging. FT-IR spectra of the prepared gels showed that the gels have similar contents of silanol groups regardless of the amount of PEG. SEM observation showed that the gel consists of aggregates of 2-3 μm spherical particles with a diameter of 2-3 μm when it was prepared with the addition of PEG at a molar ratio of PEG : TEOS = 0.002 : 1, while it consists of aggregates of spherical particles with a diameter of 50 nm at a molar ratio of PEG : TEOS = 0.004 or 0.007 : 1. The size of the CaO-SiO2 powder can be decreased with increasing the amount of the added PEG. All the samples, regardless of the amount of the added PEG, formed apatite on their surfaces in a simulated body fluid (SBF) within 1 d. These results suggest that bioactive fine spherical particles with various size can be obtained through sol-gel processing under co-existence of appropriate amounts of PEG.

Temperature Measurement of Single Levitated Microparticles Using Stokes/Anti-Stokes Raman Intensity Ratios

1994 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 1498-1505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scot D. Rassat ◽  
E. James Davis
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Measurement ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Electrodynamic Balance ◽  
Beam Expander ◽  
Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Intensity Ratios ◽  
Anti Stokes ◽  
Heating Beam

A method has been developed to determine the temperature of single microparticles levitated in an electrodynamic balance. Particle temperatures were ascertained from the measured intensities of the Stokes and anti-Stokes Raman spectra. Temperatures near ambient were obtained for titanium dioxide and calcium nitrate microparticles with the use of a Raman-based calibration of the optical system to correct for wavelength-dependent effects. Higher temperatures were also measured with the use of a carbon dioxide infrared laser to electromagnetically heat the particle. In an effort to minimize particle instabilities caused by the heating beam, the Gaussian intensity profile of the beam was modified with an axicon beam expander to produce a doughnut-like intensity distribution. The temperature measurement technique and quantitative Raman composition analysis were applied to study dehydration of a calcium nitrate tetrahydrate particle.

scholarly journals Synthesis of plate-like β-tricalcium phosphate nanoparticles and their efficiency in remineralization of incipient enamel caries

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-276
Author(s):  
Roghayyeh Marefat Seyedlar ◽  
Mohammadbagher Rezvani ◽  
Samira Barari ◽  
Mohammad Imani ◽  
Azizollah Nodehi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Enamel Caries ◽  
Nitrate Tetrahydrate ◽  
Addition Rate ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Caries Lesions

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to synthesize nano-sized β-tricalcium phosphate (nano-TCP) particles and determine its concentration-dependent properties on incipient enamel caries lesions. Nano-TCP was synthesized as a wet chemical through a method using low concentration of precursors and low addition rate of calcium nitrate tetrahydrate as a second phase. Morphology and phase composition of the particles were analyzed by SEM, XRD, and EDXA techniques. Incipient enamel lesions were created in human premolars with an acidic buffer. The teeth were then incubated in aqueous dispersions of nano-TCP as remineralization solutions. Sodium fluoride solution and deionized water were used as positive and negative control groups, respectively. The quality and thickness of the remineralized layer on enamel were investigated using SEM. The data were statistically analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc Tukey’s test. The synthesized nano-TCP mostly consisted of porous platelet-like crystals of 50–100 nm thickness and pore diameters of 100–300 nm. SEM observation showed that a homogenous layer was formed on the surface of the enamels remineralized in nano-TCP solutions. The thickness of the mineralized layer was dependent on the incubation time and nano-TCP concentration.

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