@inproceedings{e7a11b0af50f4f2b9669180e50a4d12c,
title = "Preparation of Porous α-TCP by Fusion of DCPD Coated α-TCP Spheres",
abstract = "The aim of present study was to fabricate porous α-Tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) with adequate mechanical strength and pore interconnectivity. First step, α-TCP spheres were exposed to acidic calcium phosphate solution to allow growth and interlocking of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD) crystals precipitated on the surface of the α-TCP spheres. Then, the DCPDcoated α-TCP spheres were sintered at 1,500°C for 6h, which resulted in the fusion of spheres to form the interconnected porous block. XRD analysis showed single phase α-TCP was obtained. Mechanical strength of porous α-TCP was 6.9 ± 1.6 MPa and porosity was 53 ± 5%. The obtained porous α-TCP could be employed as potential bone substitute or precursor for other bioceramics like carbonate apatite and hydroxyapatite.",
author = "Arifta, {Tya Indah} and Munar, {M. L.} and K. Tsuru and K. Ishikawa",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.; 27th Symposium and Annual Meeting of the International Society for Ceramics in Medicine, 2015 ; Conference date: 27-10-2015 Through 29-10-2015",
year = "2016",
doi = "10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.696.57",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783035710403",
series = "Key Engineering Materials",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd",
pages = "57--59",
editor = "Ana, {Ika Dewi} and Kuwat Triyana",
booktitle = "Bioceramics 27",
}