Effects of barium zirconium titanate on the properties of β-tricalcium phosphate bioceramics

• Main Authors: Siriphorn Phromyoo, Narumon Lertcumfu, Pharatree Jaita, Parkpoom Jarupoom, Kamonpan Pengpat, Gobwute Rujijanagul
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85034439382&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/43770
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2017 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l. In the present work, a new composite between β-tricalcium phosphate (a bioceramic material) and barium zirconium titanate (a ferroelectric material) were fabricated. Beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) powder was synthesized from egg shells while barium zirconium titanate powder was synthesized from metal oxide powders. The composites were fabricated by a solid-state reaction method. Effects of barium zirconium titanate on many properties of the composites were investigated. Barium zirconium titanate additive improves the electrical properties of the composites such as dielectric, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties. Furthermore, the mechanical properties, such as hardness are improved by the additive. In-vitro bioactivity test suggests that β-tricalcium phosphate has a higher apatite forming ability as compared to the BZT. The obtained results indicate that the composites are a promising biomaterial candidate.