Effects of ramp rates with short holding time on the sinterability of hydroxyapatite

• Main Authors: Samuel L.K.L., Tan C.Y., Ramesh S., Yap B.K., Tolouei R., Amiriyan M.
• Other Authors: 55443195000
• Format: Review
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Ca ₁₀(PO ₄) ₆(OH) ₂; HA; Hydroxyapatite; Ramp rate; Short holding time; Sintering; Ramp rates; Short holdings
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is by far the closest match to the human bone in terms of chemical composition. Furthermore, HA boasts excellent biocompatibility thus earning its reputation for human bone replacement. However, HA lacks desirable mechanical properties (i.e. hardness, fracture toughness, etc.). D...