Calcium phosphate (CaP) bioceramics are widely used in the field of bone regeneration,
both in orthopedics and in dentistry, due to their good biocompatibility, osseointegration and …

Collagen mineralization is a biological process in many skeletal elements in the animal
kingdom. Examples of these collagen‐based skeletons are the siliceous spicules of glass …

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has been providing exciting technologies for
the development of functional substitutes aimed to repair and regenerate damaged tissues …

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) exhibits excellent biocompatibility with soft tissues such as skin,
muscle and gums, making it an ideal candidate for orthopedic and dental implants or …

Bone regeneration has gained attention in the biomedical field, which has led to the
development of materials and synthesis methods meant to improve osseointegration and …

The history of calcium phosphates in the medicine field starts in 1769 when the first
evidence of its existence in the bone tissue is discovered. Since then, the interest for calcium …

Nanocrystals of apatitic calcium phosphate impart the organic-inorganic nanocomposite in
bone with favorable mechanical properties. So far, the factors preventing crystal growth …

Use of microwaves in the synthesis of materials is gaining importance. Microwave-assisted
synthesis is generally much faster, cleaner, and more economical than the conventional …

Recent developments in biomineralization have already demonstrated that nanosized
crystals and particles play an important role in the formation of hard tissues of animals …

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanoparticles, typically 20±5, 40±10 and 80±12 nm in diameter, were
prepared and their effects on the proliferation of two bone-related cells, bone marrow …