Phosphorus (P) is an indispensable element for all life on Earth and, during the past decade,
concerns about the future of its global supply have stimulated much research on soil P and …

Raman spectroscopy is an analytical method based on light–matter interactions that can
interrogate the vibrational modes of matter and provide representative molecular …

In the last decade, numerous studies have evaluated the benefits of biochar for improving
soil quality. The purposes of the current study were to use Fourier transform infrared …

Osteoconductive hydroxyapatite coatings for metallic endoprostheses for hip and knee joint
replacement provide a state-of-the-art template for enhanced in-growth of bone cells …

Structural and vibrational features of hexagonal hydroxyapatite HA [Ca10 (PO4) 6 (OH) 2,
space group P63] are computed ab initio within a periodic approach using the CRYSTAL03 …

Raman spectroscopy of natural bones and hydroxyapatites is described. In addition, how
Raman spectroscopy has proved crucial in providing baseline data for the modification of …

Zinc-doped hydroxyapatite (HA+ Zn) has aroused increasing interest in bone contact
applications, for its capacity to modulate osteoblast activity and for the antibacterial …

The effect of magnesium and zinc on the growth kinetics of a hydroxyapatite (0001) face in
pseudophysiological solutions was investigated. The growth rates of the (0001) face were …

The polymeric scaffolds are one of the most studied systems for biomedical applications.
Yet, their enzymatic degradation and non-antibacterial ability are the major challenges for …

Hydroxyapatite is the mineral component of human bones and teeth enamel and is used as
synthetic biomaterial. It also grows outside bioglasses as a response of their incorporation in …