Hydroxyapatite (HA or HAp) is one of the most preferred biomaterials, specifically for bone
tissue engineering. HAp is available naturally and is also chemically synthesized. The …

The development of responsive biomaterials capable of demonstrating modulated function
in response to dynamic physiological and mechanical changes in vivo remains an important …

Although biomimetic designs are expected to play a key role in exploring future structural
materials, facile fabrication of bulk biomimetic materials under ambient conditions remains a …

Humans operate with a “theory of mind” with which they are able to understand that others'
actions are driven not by reality but by beliefs about reality, even when those beliefs are …

Bioactive ceramics have received great attention in the past decades owing to their success
in stimulating cell proliferation, differentiation and bone tissue regeneration. They can react …

One of the common bioactive materials used for clinical and biomedical applications is
hydroxyapatite (HAp). Bio-waste materials are one of the major natural sources for the …

In the present work, phase pure hydroxyapatite (HA) was successfully prepared using
calcined eggshells as a calcium precursor via the wet chemical precipitation method. The …

The development of environmentally friendly plastics is critical to ensure sustainable
development. In contrast to polymer plastics derived from petrochemicals, inorganic …

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is a bioactive and vital material which has found many applications in
the biomedical and clinical fields. This bio-ceramic powder can be synthesized via different …

Recent developments in biomineralization have already demonstrated that nanosized
particles play an important role in the formation of hard tissues of animals. Namely, the basic …