Synthesis and Properties of α-Tricalcium Phosphate from Amorphous Calcium Phosphate as Component for Bone Cements

2016 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 182-186
Author(s):  
Zilgma Irbe ◽  
Dagnija Loca ◽  
Agnese Pura ◽  
Liga Berzina-Cimdina
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Bone Defect ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Bone Cements ◽  
Important Ingredient ◽  
Reactive Particles

α-Tricalcium phosphate is an important ingredient of calcium phosphate bone cements, which are used for bone defect augmentation and repair. In this study sub-micrometre sized α­tricalcium phosphate particles were synthesized by heat treating amorphous calcium phosphate. Size of synthesized particles depended on duration and temperature of heat treatment. Longer duration and higher temperatures produced larger particles. The reactivity of synthesized particles did not correlate with particle size – the smallest particles did not have the highest reactivity. The most reactive particles were prepared at 700-800 °C. The prepared particles were more reactive than those of conventionally synthesized α-tricalcium phosphate.

In Vitro Dissolution Behavior of Biphasic Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Powders Composed of α-Tricalcium Phosphate and β-Tricalcium Phosphate

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 1206-1208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Bao Li ◽  
Dong Xu Li ◽  
Wen Jian Weng
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Dissolution Behavior ◽  
Buffer Solution ◽  
Composite Powders

Biphasic tricalcium phosphate (BTCP) powders composed of α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) were prepared using amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) precursor after heat treatment at 800oC. The in vitro dissolution behavior of the powders was examined after soaked in 0.1M NaAc-HAc buffer solution for different times. It was revealed that the Ca2+ and PO4 3- concentration, and pH value of the BTCP-soaked solution are higher than those of the α-TCP- and β-TCP-soaked solutions. The dissolution behavior of BTCP powders was explained. The specific dissolution behavior of BTCP powders can widen the biodegradation range of calcium phosphate family.

Preparation of Submicron Biphasic α-TCP/HA Powders

2006 ◽  
Vol 309-311 ◽  
pp. 219-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Li Pan ◽  
Yan Bao Li ◽  
Wen Jian Weng ◽  
Kui Cheng ◽  
Chen Lu Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Relative Content ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Carbonate Content ◽  
Precipitation Reaction ◽  
Early Bone Formation

An amorphous calcium phosphate precursor way was utilized to prepare submicron biphasic α-tricalcium phosphate (TCP)/hydroxyapatite (HA) powders. The results showed that the addition of carbonate during the precipitation reaction could eventually lead to the formation of HA phase in the resulting powders, and even determine the relative content of HA to the range from 0 percent (pure α-TCP) to 100 percent (pure HA). Similarly, the particle size of the resulting biphasic powders depended on the carbonate content, ranging from 100nm to 500nm. The biphasic Ca phosphate with tailored α-TCP/HA ratio could be a new combination of calcium phosphate for promoting early bone formation.

Studies on Non-Quenched Calcium Phosphate Cement: Influences of Quenching and Milling on Setting Characteristic

2007 ◽  
Vol 330-332 ◽  
pp. 39-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Jiang Wang ◽  
Yu Bao Li ◽  
John A. Jansen ◽  
Shi Hong Li ◽  
Joop G.C. Wolke
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Calcium Phosphate Cement ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Hydrated Layer ◽  
Initial Setting

The aim of this study is to explore the effects of quenching and milling processing on setting property of calcium phosphate cement (CPC). For this purpose, non-quenched α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) and quenched α-TCP were synthesized and their corresponding cement systems were prepared. The particle size of α-TCP powder was introduced as a variable. Then, setting properties of these CPC systems were estimated. By a comparison between non-quenched CPC and the quenched one, it is found that milling processing mainly influences the initial setting stage by decreasing reactant particle size whereas the quenching treatment affects the final setting stage by changing α-TCP content, which supports that CPC setting initially depends on the surface area of reactants and subsequently on the diffusion through the hydrated layer formed around the reactants.

Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Based Polymeric Composites: Effects of Polymer Composition and Filler's Particle Size on Composite Properties

2005 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 737-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drago Skrtic ◽  
S.Y. Lee ◽  
Joseph M. Antonucci ◽  
D.W. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Polymer Composition ◽  
Ion Release ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Carboxylic Groups ◽  
Composite Properties

This study explores how a) the resin grafting potential for amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) and b) particle size of ACP affects physicochemical properties of composites. Copolymers and composites were evaluated for biaxial flexure strength (BFS), degree of vinyl conversion (DC), mineral ion release and water sorption (WS). Milled ACP composites were superior to unmilled ACP composites and exhibited 62 % and 77 % higher BFS values (dry and wet state, respectively). The average DC of copolymers 24 h after curing was 80 %. DC of composites decreased 10.3 % for unmilled Zr-ACP and 4.6 % for milled Zr-ACP when compared to the corresponding copolymers. The WS increased as follows: copolymers < milled Zr-ACP composites < unmilled Zr-ACP composites. The levels of Ca and PO4 released from both types of composites increased with the increasing EBPADMA/TEGDMA ratio in the matrix. They were significantly above the minimum necessary for the redeposition of HAP to occur. No significant consumption of released calcium by the carboxylic groups of methacryloxyethyl phtahalate (MEP) occurred at a mass fraction of 2.6 % of MEP in the resin. Improvements in ACP composite’s physicochemical properties are achieved by fine tuning of the resin and improved ACP’s dispersion within the polymer matrix after ball-milling.

scholarly journals Ultrasonic application and spray drying during amorphous calcium phosphate synthesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 711-714
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Spray Drying ◽  
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Ultrasound Application

Hydroxyapatite, amorphous calcium phosphates, calcium triphosphate and calcium octaphosphate are the main components present in bones and teeth. Calcium phosphates are easily synthesized, playing an important role in regenerative medicine, being able to be used as bone implants. There are different ways of synthesizing phosphates, the most commonly used being wet chemical method. The objective of this work was to study the influence of the use of ultrasound and spray drying on the synthesis of amorphous calcium phosphate. Two synthetic variants were studied. One without ultrasound application and the other with ultrasound application. The samples obtained were characterized by X-ray diffraction, FTIR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The particle size by electron microscopy and the calcium content by atomic absorption was determined. The results showed that when spray drying is applied, particle sizes of less than 261 nm are obtained in the samples synthesized without ultrasound application, being less than 59 nm in the samples synthesized with ultrasound application. The statistical analysis by ANOVA showed significant differences between the particle sizes of the samples synthesized without ultrasound application and the samples synthesized by applying ultrasound. In both cases the particles were spherical. The results obtained show that the application of ultrasound during the synthesis process decreases the particle size, increasing the surface area, which favors the spray drying process.

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