ISSN:
1573-4846
Keywords:
organic-inorganic hybrids
;
simulated body fluid
;
apatite deposition
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Bioactive organic-inorganic hybrids were synthesized through sol-gel processing starting from γ-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. NMR-spectroscopic studies showed the presence of silanol groups (Si–OH) and Si–O–Si bonds. In vitro tests of the hybrids for bioactivity with a simulated body fluid (Kokubo solution) indicated that only calcium-containing hybrids could form apatite on their surfaces. Thus the presence of calcium ions was no less important to deposit apatite than the formation of silanol groups or Si–O–Si bonds.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008795629804
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