Synthesis and Characterization of Eggshell-Derived Hydroxyapatite Bioceramics

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Several methods are frequently used to make high-value-added biomaterials from waste biomass for various biomedical applications. Hydroxyapatite (HA), a type of bio-ceramic material, has received considerable attention for use in bone tissue and implanted medical devices owing to its physiochemical properties and excellent biocompatibility. It can be synthesized from calcium- and phosphorous-containing precursor moieties such as calcium oxide and tricalcium phosphate (TCP). In this study, we synthesized an HA bio-ceramic from bio-waste eggshells via a reaction between calcium oxide and TCP, followed by heat treatment. The synthesized HA was characterized through scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The material exhibited no significant cytotoxicity even at a higher concentration, indicating high biocompatibility. Our study provides an effective way of converting low-cost bio-waste eggshells into a value-added biomaterial for tissue-engineering applications. © 2019, The Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery.

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