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Preparation and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel biocomposite

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Nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA) was used to make a new hydrogel biocomposite with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) by a unique technique. Fourier transform infrared absorption spectra (IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and burning test were used to test the physical and chemical characteristics of the composite. Chemical binding between inorganic n-HA and poly(vinyl alcohol) was investigated and discussed. The results showed that the composite had good thermal stability and homogeneity. The n-HA crystals were uniformly distributed in the polymer matrix. The improved n-HA/PVA hydrogel could be used as an artificial articular cartilage, showing a promoting prospect.

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  1. The Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, People's Republic of China

    Xu Fenglan, Li Yubao, Wang Xuejiang, Wei Jie & Yang Aiping

  2. Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, People's Republic of China

    Xu Fenglan, Li Yubao, Wang Xuejiang & Yang Aiping

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Fenglan, X., Yubao, L., Xuejiang, W. et al. Preparation and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel biocomposite. Journal of Materials Science 39, 5669–5672 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JMSC.0000040074.64787.b3

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