EDTA and NTA effectively tune the mineralization of calcium phosphate from bulk aqueous solution

This study describes the effects of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) and ethylenediaminotetraacetic acid (EDTA) on the mineralization of calcium phosphate from bulk aqueous solution. Mineralization was performed between pH 6 and 9 and with NTA or EDTA concentrations of 0, 5, 10, and 15 mM. X-ray diffract...

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Autores: Hentrich, Doreen, Tauer, Klaus, Español Pons, Montserrat|||0000-0001-7510-0602, Ginebra Molins, Maria Pau|||0000-0002-4700-5621, Taubert, Andreas
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/183808
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/183808
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics2040024
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Biomineralization
Biomimetics
Biomimetic mineralization
Calcium phosphate
NTA
EDTA
Precipitation
Brushite
Hydroxyapatite
Biomineralització
Biomimètica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria biomèdica::Biomaterials
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Sumario:This study describes the effects of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) and ethylenediaminotetraacetic acid (EDTA) on the mineralization of calcium phosphate from bulk aqueous solution. Mineralization was performed between pH 6 and 9 and with NTA or EDTA concentrations of 0, 5, 10, and 15 mM. X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy show that at low pH, mainly brushite precipitates and at higher pH, mostly hydroxyapatite forms. Both additives alter the morphology of the precipitates. Without additive, brushite precipitates as large plates. With NTA, the morphology changes to an unusual rod-like shape. With EDTA, the edges of the particles are rounded and disk-like particles form. Conductivity and pH measurements suggest that the final products form through several intermediate steps