In situ Raman imaging of osteoblastic mineralization

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is synthesized at early stages of bone formation by osteoblasts. Nondestructive observation of early stages of osteoblastic mineralization provides crucial information for biological mechanism of bone formation. Raman microscopy serves as an ideal tool to observe the osteoblastic mineralization process because it shows the chemical information of the sample at a minimally invasive level. In addition, HA is a marker for osteoblastic mineralization, and HA Raman signal is strong enough to identify mineralized spots in osteoblasts. In this research, we visualized the distribution of HA in cultured mouse osteoblasts by Raman imaging and observed the location of the mineralized spots in the culture. We monitored HA Raman signal from osteoblast culture for 3 days after administrating the osteogenic differentiation medium and observed Raman signal associated with HA. We identified mineralized spots of KUSA‐A1 by Raman imaging constructed from the distribution of HA Raman signal. We successfully visualized the distribution of the mineralized spots in the culture of KUSA‐A1. We compared our Raman images with Alizarin red S staining assay, which was a conventional method to evaluate the mineralization process. Raman imaging of the KUSA‐A1 culture visualized the mineralized spots more accurately than Alizarin red S staining assay. Raman imaging of HA serves as a powerful tool to identify the mineralized spots in an in vitro culture of osteogenic lineage cells. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

One‐Step Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticle‐Decorated Hydroxyapatite Nanowires for the Construction of Highly Flexible Free‐Standing Paper with High Antibacterial Activity

A highly flexible and free‐standing paper with high antibacterial activity made from silver nanoparticle (AgNP)‐decorated ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires (HAPNWs) is reported. The HAPNWs@AgNPs nanocomposites were obtained from a facile one‐step solvothermal process and utilized for the construction of highly flexible and free‐standing inorganic paper through a simple vacuum‐filtration procedure. The structure and properties of the HAPNWs@AgNPs paper were characterized in detail. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) micrographs show that AgNPs are highly dispersed and stabilized in the nanocomposite and exhibit a narrow particle size distribution. The effects of the concentration of silver nitrate, solvothermal temperature and time on the product were systematically investigated. This method is simple, convenient and reproducible. The as‐prepared HAPNWs@AgNPs paper shows long‐time sustained silver‐ion release, high antibacterial activity against both Gram‐negative and Gram‐positive bacteria, and good biocompatibility. Overall, this work provides a novel pathway for the preparation of a new type of highly flexible, free‐standing and antibacterial inorganic paper made from silver nanoparticle‐decorated hydroxyapatite nanowires for various applications, as a promising functional biomaterial.     

Synthesis,photopolymerization, and adhesive properties of hydrolytically stable phosphonic acid‐containing (meth)acrylamides

Three novel dental monomers containing phosphonic acid groups ( 1a and 2a , based on diethyl amino(phenyl)methylphosphonate and 3a based on diethyl 1‐aminoheptylphosphonate) were synthesized in two steps: the reaction of α‐aminophosphonates with acryloyl chloride (for monomers 1a and 3a ) or methacryloyl chloride (for 2a ) to give monomers with phosphonate groups, and the hydrolysis of phosphonate groups by using trimethyl silylbromide. Their (and the intermediates') structures were confirmed by FTIR, ¹H, ¹³C, and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy. All the monomers dissolve well in water (1<pH<2) and are hydrolytically stable. Their homo‐ and copolymerizations with 2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and HEMA/glycerol dimethacrylate were investigated with photo‐DSC. Thermal polymerization of the new monomers in water or in ethanol/water solution was investigated, giving polymers in good yields. X‐ray diffraction results showed only dicalcium phosphate dehydrate formation upon interaction of 1a ‐ 3a with hydroxyapatite indicating its strong decalcification and that monomer‐Ca salts are highly soluble. Some results were also compared to those with a bisphosphonic acid‐containing methacrylamide ( 4a ) previously reported; and the influence of monomer structure on polymerization/adhesive properties is discussed. These properties, especially hydrolytic stability and good rates of polymerization, make these new monomers suitable candidates as components of dental adhesive mixtures. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2014 , 52, 511–522     

Environmentally benign fabrication of calcium hydroxyapatite using seashells collected in Baltic Sea countries: A comparative study

In this study, high purity crystalline calcium hydroxyapatite (Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂; CHAp) was fabricated from seashells collected in different regions of the Baltic Sea using an environment-friendly water-based sol-gel synthesis route. The phase composition of the synthesized CHAp powders was studied by X-ray diffraction analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The surface morphologies of the precursors and synthesized samples were examined by scanning electron microscopy. A single shell type, Macoma balthica (L.), was collected from various locations around the Baltic Sea. Nevertheless, the resulting CHAp powders had surprisingly large variations in the surface morphology of sol-gel-derived CHAp bioceramics.     

Effect of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced with 45S5 Glass on Physical,Structural and Mechanical Properties

This paper presents a study of physical and structural properties of Hydroxyapatite (HA) reinforced with different compositions of 45S5 (SG) bioglasses at different sintering temperatures. Hydroxyapatite reinforced with different compositions of 45S5 bioglasses had been prepared and investigated in terms of density, mechanical strength, and crystalline phases. A decrease in the density of HA was observed after the incorporation of SG, owing to the trapping of air in the SG reinforced HA after sintering process. When compared to the pure HA, different crystalline phases, such as β-tricalcium phosphate, calcium phosphate silicate and sodium calcium phosphate, were detected when different compositions of SG were incorporated into the HA     

A biocompatible composite based on poly(ε‐caprolactone fumarate) and hydroxyapatite

Fabrication of biodegradable composites applicable as hard tissue substitutes consisting of poly(ε‐caprolactone fumarate) (PCLF), methacrylic acid (MAA), and hydroxyapatite (HA) was investigated. PCLF macromers were synthesized by reaction of PCL diol with fumaryl chloride in the presence of propylene oxide and characterized by gel permeation chromatography, FTIR, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Composites were fabricated by incorporating HA as inorganic filler in PCLF matrix which followed by thermal curing of the composition using benzoyl peroxide and MAA as a free radical initiator and reactive diluent, respectively. Uniform distribution of the fine ceramic phase in the polymer matrix was elucidated by scanning electron microscopy. The effects of the initial macromer molecular weight and the filler volume fraction on mechanical properties and cytotoxicity of the composites were also examined. Significant enhancement in the mechanical properties was observed upon increasing HA content and/or initial PCLF molecular weight. The biocompatibility of the specimens was also improved with increasing ceramic phase. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

聚dl-丙交酯/羟基磷灰石复合材料Ⅲ.体内外降解性能研究

研究了聚dl 丙交酯 /羟基磷灰石复合材料在体内外降解中力学强度、分子量、重量及微观形貌的变化。体内降解是将聚dl 丙交酯 /羟基磷灰石 (40mm× 3mm× 2mm)植入兔子皮下软组织内 ;体外降解是将试样 (40mm× 6mm× 2mm)浸入到pH为 7.4的磷酸盐缓冲溶液 (3 7± 0 .2℃ )中 ,试样定时取出并进行各项性能测试。研究发现聚dl 丙交酯 /羟基磷灰石复合材料在体内外降解中分子量、力学性能首先大幅度下降 ,重量损失滞后 ,体内降解速率稍快于体外 ,但均为简单本体水解 ;羟基磷灰石延缓了复合材料的降解速率。SEM显示聚dl 丙交酯 /羟基磷灰石块状材料内部降解与吸收速率快于表层 ,表现为“双态降解”特征。     

羟基磷灰石固载路易斯酸催化三糖转化为乳酸酯

采用浸渍法制备了羟基磷灰石(HAP)负载的路易斯酸SnCl2和SnCl4催化剂.它们在三糖在醇溶液中转化为乳酸酯反应中表现出一定的催化活性.在最佳的反应条件下,SnCl2/HAP催化1,3-二羟丙酮在正丁醇溶液中转化为乳酸正丁酯,收率高达73.5%.     

羟基磷灰石包覆γ-Fe2O3担载氧化钼:一种新型磁性可回收的烯烃环氧化多相催化剂

制备了羟基磷灰石(HAP)包覆纳米γ-Fe2O3颗粒复合材料(HAP-γ-Fe2O3),并进一步采用浸渍法担载氧化钼(MoOx/HAP-γ-Fe2O3).高分辨透射电镜结果表明,γ-Fe2O3纳米颗粒被包覆于HAP当中,平均粒径为1～3 nm.所制各催化剂对以叔丁基过氧化氢为氧化剂的烯烃环氧化反应显示了良好的催化活性,...     

水热法制备Ag3PO4/HAP复合光催化剂及其光催化性能（英文）

以牡蛎壳为原料,利用水热法合成高纯度的羟基磷灰石(HAP)载体,经磷酸银负载后,制备出纳米棒状Ag3PO4/HAP复合光催化剂。利用扫描电镜(SEM)、高分辨透射电镜(HRTEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)对样品进行表征,并考察不同的制备因素对催化剂降解亚甲基蓝溶液性能的影响。结果表明,当质量比为1∶2时制备的1∶2-Ag3PO4/HAP催化剂的表现最为突出,在10 min时即可达到50%的降解率,在40 min时基本降解完全,是一种高效的复合光催化剂。