Rapid formation of hydroxyapatite nanostructures by microwave irradiation

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2004.08.094
• Publication Date: 2004-09-14T17:15:35Z
• Authors: Jingbing Liu; Kunwei Li; Hao Wang; Mankang Zhu; Hui Yan
• Keywords: 01 natural sciences; 0104 chemical sciences

Abstract Hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanorods, bowknot-like and flower-like nanostructures have been directly synthesized under microwave irradiation. The microwave assisted reactions proceed at fast rates. It is found that the pH value and the complex reagent EDTA play the important roles in synthesis of the final HAp nanostructures. The possible mechanism is discussed for the formation of the HAp nanostructures in the presence of EDTA under microwave irradiation.