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Abstract

A potent biomolecule, egg albumin (EA), has been used in the biomimetic coating of hydroxyapatite (HAp) on alpha-Al2O3 substrate. The same experiment was repeated without using EA and the results have been compared. In both cases, the substrates were incubated up to 6 days in SBF (simulated body fluid) at 37 degrees C with a periodic replacement by freshly prepared SBF at 48-h intervals. The presence of EA influenced the growth and morphology of HAp crystals. Without EA, the HAp coating comprises irregular-shaped, serrated-edged plates whereas with EA, thick and regular-edged HAp crystal plates were observed on the alpha-Al2O3 substrate.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Processing Science
Divisions:	Bioceramics & Coating
Depositing User:	Namita Dutta
Date Deposited:	24 Jan 2012 10:11
Last Modified:	26 Feb 2014 08:02
URI:	http://cgcri.csircentral.net/id/eprint/374

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