Output details
15 - General Engineering
Aston University
Article title
Effect of calcium source on structure and properties of sol-gel derived bioactive glasses
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
Langmuir
Article number
-
Volume number
28
Issue number
50
First page of article
17465
ISSN of journal
0743-7463
Year of publication
2012
Number of additional authors
6
Additional information
Sol-gel derived bioactive calcium silicate glasses are one of the most promising materials for bone regeneration. There is currently a need to replace calcium nitrate as a precursor since nitrates are toxic and need to be heat treated above 380°C to fully incorporate calcium into the glass. This research demonstrated that calcium methoxyethoxide is a far superior precursor and the group has adopted this new protocol. It is expected that this new procedure will be widely adopted in the rapidly developing field of synthesizing novel polymer / sol-gel hybrids that have potential for enhanced mechanical properties in clinical use.
Interdisciplinary
-
Cross-referral requested
-
Research group
None
Proposed double-weighted
No
Double-weighted statement
-
Reserve for a double-weighted output
No
Non-English
No
English abstract
-
