羟基磷灰石表面改性的研究进展

羟基磷灰石（HAP）由于其良好的生物相容性及骨诱导作用而被广泛应用于生物复合材料中。但是,其本身容易聚集,与聚合物之间相容性差,会导致复合材料的力学性能和生物学性能下降。在HAP表面改性既可以有效防止颗粒间的聚集,增强其与基体间的相互作用,同时,还可以通过接上具有特殊功能的聚合物,赋予HAP新的用途。本文综述了羟基磷灰...     

Wet End Chemical Properties of a New Kind of Fire-Resistant Paper Pulp Based on Ultralong Hydroxyapatite Nanowires

In 2014, a new type of the fire-resistant paper based on ultralong hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanowires was reported by the author’s research group, which had superior properties and promising applications in various fields, such as high-temperature resistance, fire retardance, heat insulation, electrical insulation, energy, environmental protection, and biomedicine. The wet end chemical properties of the fire-resistant paper pulp are very important for papermaking and mechanical performance of the paper, which play a guiding role in the practical production of the fire-resistant paper. In this paper, the wet end chemical properties of a new kind of fire-resistant paper pulp based on ultralong HAP nanowires are studied for the first time by focusing on the wet end chemical parameters, the effects of these parameters on the properties such as flocculation, retention, draining, and white water circulation of the fire-resistant paper pulp, and their effects on the properties of the as-prepared fire-resistant paper. The experimental results indicated that the wet end chemical properties of the new kind of fire-resistant paper pulp based on ultralong HAP nanowires were unique and entirely different from those of the traditional paper pulp based on plant fibers. The wet end chemical properties of the fire-resistant paper pulp were significantly influenced by the inorganic adhesive and its content, which affected the runnability of the paper machine and the properties of the as-prepared fire-resistant paper. The flocculation properties of the fire-resistant paper pulp based on ultralong HAP nanowires were affected by the conductivity and Zeta potential. The addition of the inorganic adhesive in the fire-resistant paper pulp based on ultralong HAP nanowires could significantly increase the conductivity of the fire-resistant paper pulp, reduce the particle size of paper pulp floccules, and increase the tensile strength of the fire-resistant paper. In addition, the fire-resistant paper pulp based on ultralong HAP nanowires in the presence of inorganic adhesive exhibited excellent antibacterial performance. This work will contribute to and accelerate the commercialization process and applications of the new type of the fire-resistant paper based on ultralong HAP nanowires.     

Synthesis and characterization of a nano‐hydroxyapatite/chitosan/polyethylene glycol nanocomposite for bone tissue engineering

A novel nanocomposite involving nano‐hydroxyapatite/chitosan/polyethylene glycol (n‐HAP/CS/PEG) has been successfully synthesized via co‐precipitation approach at room temperature. The purpose to synthesize such nanocomposite is to search for an ideal analogue which may mimick the composition of natural bone for bone tissue engineering with respect to suitable biocompatibility, cytotoxicity and mechanical properties. The FTIR spectra of n‐HAP/CS and n‐HAP/CS/PEG scaffolds indicated significant intermolecular interaction between the various components of both the nanocomposites. The results of XRD, TEM and TGA/DTA suggested that the crystallinity and thermal stability of the n‐HAP/CS/PEG scaffold have decreased and increased respectively, relative to n‐HAP/CS scaffold. The comparison of SEM images of both the scaffolds indicated that the incorporation of PEG influenced the surface morphology while a better in‐vitro bioactivity has been observed in n‐HAP/CS/PEG than in n‐HAP/CS based on SBF study, referring a greater possibility for making direct bond to living bone if implanted. Furthermore, MTT assay revealed superior non‐toxic nature of n‐HAP/CS/PEG to murine fibroblast L929 cells as compared to n‐HAP/CS. The comparative swelling studies of n‐HAP/CS/PEG and n‐HAP/CS scaffolds revealed a better swelling rate for n‐HAP/CS/PEG. Also n‐HAP/CS/PEG showed higher mechanical strength relative to n‐HAP/CS supportive of bone tissue ingrowths. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Roles of amorphous calcium phosphate and biological additives in the assembly of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles

Potential mechanisms for formation of highly organized biomineralized structures include oriented crystal growth on templates, the aggregation of nanocrystals by oriented attachment, and the assembly of inorganic nanoparticles mediated by organic molecules into aggregated structures. In the present study, the potential role of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) in facilitating the assembly of hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanoparticles into highly ordered structures was evaluated. The physical characteristics of HAP nanoparticles prepared by three different methods were analyzed after extended exposure to additives in solution. Higher order HAP architecture was detected only when the starting particles were aggregates of nanospheres with HAP cores and ACP shells. Enamel-like HAP architecture was produced when the biologic additive was 10 mM glycine or 1.25 microM amelogenin. Large platelike crystals of the type present in bone were induced when the additive was 10 mM glutamic acid. Surface ACP initially links the HAP nanoparticles in a way that allows parallel orientation of the HAP nanoparticles and then is incorporated into HAP by phase transformation to produce a more highly ordered architecture with features that are characteristic for HAP in biologic structures. These studies provide evidence for a new mechanism for assembly of biominerals in which ACP functions by linking HAP nanocrystals while they assume parallel orientations and then is incorporated by phase transformation into HAP molecules that rigidly link HAP nanocrystals in larger fused crystallites. Biologic molecules present during this process of biomineral assembly specifically regulate the assembly kinetics and determine the structural characteristics of the final HAP architecture.     

Solvothermal Transformation of a Calcium Oleate Precursor into Large‐Sized Highly Ordered Arrays of Ultralong Hydroxyapatite Microtubes

Hydroxyapatite (HAP), a well‐known member of the calcium phosphate family, is the major inorganic component of bones and teeth in vertebrates. The highly ordered arrays of HAP structures are of great significance for hard tissue repair and for understanding the formation mechanisms of bones and teeth. However, the synthesis of highly ordered HAP structure arrays remains a great challenge. In this work, inspired by the ordered structure of tooth enamel, we have successfully synthesized three‐dimensional bulk materials with large sizes (millimeter scale) that are made of highly ordered arrays of ultralong HAP microtubes (HOAUHMs) by solvothermal transformation of calcium oleate precursor. The core–shell‐structured oblate sphere consists of a core that is composed of HAP nanorods and a shell that consists of highly ordered HAP microtube arrays. The prepared HOAUHMs are large: 6.0 mm in diameter and up to 1.4 mm in thickness. With increasing solvothermal reaction time, the HOAUHMs grow larger; the microtubes become more uniform and more ordered. This work provides a new synthetic method for synthesizing highly ordered arrays of uniform HAP ultralong microtubes that are promising for biomedical applications.     

Spectroscopic characterization of porous nanohydroxyapatite synthesized by a novel amino acid soft solution freezing method

In this paper, we have reported a novel method to synthesize nanoporous hydroxyapatite (HAP) powders by freezing organic–inorganic soft solutions. The formation of porous and crystalline HAP nanopowder was achieved via calcining the samples at 600 °C followed by sintering at temperatures ranging from 900 °C to 1100 °C. The samples were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopic (SEM) techniques. The results showed the formation of a carbon free nanoporous hydroxyapatite powders due to the decomposition of organic template enclosing the precipitated HAP. It was also observed that the rapid grain growth with retainment of pores while the crystallinity of the HAP nanopowder increased with the increase in sintering temperature which is substantiated from the XRD and SEM results. Such organized porous materials can act as a better biomaterial for bone tissue engineering.     

Chicken Bone as a Bioresource for the Bioceramic (Hydroxyapatite)

Natural hydroxyapatite (HAP) is isolated from waste chicken bone by thermal calcinations at different temperatures in the range of 200 °C to 1000 °C. The isolated HAP has been characterized using thermo gravimetric analysis (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA), Fourier Transformed Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission electron microscope (FE-SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The XRD results showed that the enhanced crystallinity of HAP phase by thermal calcination above 600 °C and the crystal size has been found to increase with increasing temperature of thermal calcinations due to agglomeration. Value addition for the waste chicken bone is given by the isolation of useful bioceramics (HAP) and the optimum temperature for the thermal calcination is found to be 600 °C. The isolated HAP has been characterized as carbonated HAP of B type with the hexagonal structure. These results will not only make the chicken bone as an important bioresource for the HAP but will also reduce the environmental pollution caused by dumping of the waste chicken bone.     

羟基磷灰石/丝素蛋白复合纤维的制备及其矿化研究

在以静电纺丝法制备羟基磷灰石(HAP)/丝素蛋白(SF)复合纤维的前提下, 采用同轴共纺法获得了以HAP为“芯”、SF为“皮”的双组分电纺纤维(电纺膜), 并通过扫描和透射电镜、红外光谱以及X射线衍射等手段对电纺纤维进行了表征. 结果表明, HAP均存在于上述两种方法制备的纳米纤维中, 但同轴共纺法不仅可以避免HAP/SF共混电纺时pH值对丝素蛋白结构的影响, 并且能大大提高电纺膜中HAP的含量. 同时, 我们还分别以SF纤维、HAP/SF复合纤维和HAP/SF“皮-芯”纤维作为有机基质, 对羟基磷灰石在其上的矿化过程进行了探索, 结果表明含较多羟基磷灰石的HAP/SF“皮-芯”纤维更有利于矿化的进行.     

Mechanism and kinetics of uric acid adsorption on nanosized hydroxyapatite coating

Uric acid (UA) produced from purine metabolism is rather harmful to human health when its concentration is high. To better understand the application of hydroxyapatite (HAP) as an adsorbent for UA removal, quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) technique was employed to in situ investigate the adsorption behavior of UA on nanosized HAP coatings. This work was mainly focused on the mechanism and kinetics of UA adsorption. The obtained results showed that nanosized HAP coatings produced physical adsorption for UA, and the driving force of UA adsorption on HAP coatings was electrostatic interaction. The adsorption kinetic parameter estimated from the in situ frequency measurement was about 3.08?×?10⁶?L/mol. The obtained information suggests that QCM measurement provides a useful method for monitoring the interaction between HAP and UA.     

预处理对丝素蛋白膜调控羟基磷灰石晶体生长的影响

以丝素蛋白膜为基质, 在模拟体液中诱导羟基磷灰石晶体在其表面沉积和生长. 利用XRD, SEM, HRTEM, AFM和FTIR等表征手段研究了不同预处理方法对羟基磷灰石晶体的形成及其微观形貌的影响. 结果表明, 丝素膜可有效地诱导羟基磷灰石晶体在其表面沉积和生长; 较长的矿化时间有利于形成较多结晶度良好的HAP晶体; 而不同预处理方法对丝素膜的表面结构产生了不同影响, 进而调制在其表面沉积的羟基磷灰石的形貌和生长方向. 同时对丝素蛋白膜调控羟基磷灰石晶体生长的机制进行了必要的探讨.     

Fabrication and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube‐Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposite: Application to Anodic Stripping Voltammetric Determination of Cadmium

A novel chemically modified electrode for stripping determination of cadmium is presented in this paper, based on carbon nanotube‐hydroxyapatite (CNT‐HAP) nanocomposite, which can be prepared by an easy and effective one‐step sonication. The newly synthesized nanocomposite was characterized with FTIR, TEM, and electrochemical methods. Due to the combination of the strong absorption ability of HAP and excellent electroanalytical properties of CNTs, the GC/CNT‐HAP electrode has been successfully used for determination of Cd²⁺ by anodic stripping voltammetry with a linear range of 20 nM–3 μM. The sensitivity and detection limit are 25.6 μA/μM and 4 nM, respectively. The practical application of the proposed electrode has been carried out for the determination of trace levels of Cd²⁺ in real water samples.     

Self-assembled histidine acid phosphatase nanocapsules in ionic liquid [BMIM][BF4] as functional templates for hollow metal nanoparticles

We report the biomacromolecular self-assembly of histidine acid phosphatase (HAP), an enzyme of significant biomedical and industrial importance, in the ionic liquid (IL) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([BMIM][BF(4)]). The spontaneous self-assembly of HAP enzyme in [BMIM][BF(4)] results in the formation of HAP nanocapsules. The HAP enzyme molecules were found to retain their enzymatic activity after the self-assembly process, which enabled us to utilize self-assembled HAP capsules as self-catalyzing templates for the synthesis of a range of hollow metal nanoparticles (Au, Ag, Pd, and Ni) without employing any additional reducing agent. The hollow metal nanospheres with HAP encapsulated within their cavity were found to retain enzymatic activity for at least up to four cycles, as demonstrated in the case of Au-coated HAP capsules as the model system.     

Comparative study of particle size analysis of hydroxyapatite-based nanomaterials

The purpose of this work was to compare hydroxyapatite (HAP) and composites of HAP, HAP with chitosan (CS), and HAP with poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP), in terms of their particle size and morphology, using different methods, such as Coulter counter analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Although many researchers have studied HAP and CS/HAP and PVP/HAP composites extensively, there is no evidence of a comparative study of their particle sizes. For this reason, different complementary methods have been used so as to provide a more complete image of final product properties — particle size — from the perspective of possible applications. The syntheses of HAP and HAP with polymer nanoparticles were carried out employing a precipitation method. Variation in particle size with synthesis time and influence of the reactants’ concentration on the materials’ preparation were systematically explored. Crystallite size calculated from XRD data revealed nanosized particles of HAP, CS/HAP, and PVP/HAP materials in the range of 2.5–9.2 nm. Coulter counter analysis revealed mean particle sizes of one thousand orders of magnitude larger, confirming that this technique measures agglomerates, not individual particles. In addition, the particles’ morphology and an assessment of their binding mode were completed by TEM measurements.     

Effects of Cerium and Combination of Fluoride and Cerium on the Hydrolysis of Hydroxyapatite and Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate

Researches have indicated that fluoride aided in decreasing the solubility of enamel of teeth and preventing caries through converting hydroxyapatite (HAP) to less dissoluble fluoroapatite (FAP). However, The toxicity of fluoride is not negligible. Recent studies^[1] suggested that rare-earth elements (for instance,lanthanum, cerium, etc.) might play an important role in enamel demineralization reduction. However, the effect of these rare-earth elements on the solubility of HAP and calcium hydrogen phosphate (CaHPO₄·2H₂O, DCPD),which are the major inorganic compositions in enamel, remains unclear. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the characteristics of the hydrolysis of DCPD and HAP under 37℃ when hydrolyzed (a) in solutions containing cerium alone, and (b) in solutions containing fluoride followed by solutions containing cerium, respectively.     

Synthesis of a Magnetic Carnation-like Hydroxyapatite/Basic Calcium Carbonate Nanocomposite and Its Adsorption Behaviors for Lead Ions in Water

Calcium-enriched compounds have great potential in the treatment of heavy-metal contaminated wastewater. Preparing stable basic calcium carbonate (BCC), which is a calcium-enriched compound, and applying it in practice is a great challenge. This work investigated the formation process of hierarchical hydroxyapatite (HAP)/BCC nanocomposites and their adsorption behaviors regarding lead ions (Pb²⁺). The morphology of the HAP/BCC nanocomposite was controlled by the addition of monododecyl phosphate (MDP). The carnation-like HAP/BCC nanocomposite was achieved with the addition of 30 g of MDP. The carnation-like HAP/BCC nanocomposite had a high Pb²⁺ adsorption capacity of 860 mg g⁻¹. The pseudo-second-order and Freundlich model simulation results indicated that the adsorptions of Pb²⁺ on the nanocomposites belonged to the chemisorption and multilayer adsorption processes. The main effective adsorption components for the nanocomposites were calcium-enriched HAP and BCC. Through the Ca²⁺ ions exchanging with Pb²⁺, the HAP and BCC phases were converted to hydroxyl-pyromorphite (Pb-HAP) and hydrocerussite (Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂), respectively. The carnation-like HAP/BCC nanocomposite has great potential in the treatment of heavy metal ions. This facile method provides a new method for preparing a stable HAP/BCC nanocomposite and applying it in practice.     

Solid-state NMR spectroscopic study of the structure of grafted layers of phosphonic acid ester-modified hydroxyapatite

Interaction of hydroxyapatite (HAP) surface with phosphonic acid esters is studied under different conditions. The urgency of the study is due to the fact that HAP is one of the main components of bone tissue and is widely applied in the production of materials designed for filling bone defects. Modification of the surface properties of HAP may result in the development of materials with increased biocompatibility. It is revealed that, in the absence of solvents or in the medium of an aprotic solvent, phosphonic acid esters interact with HAP surface to yield pyrophosphate groups. The interaction with the surface does not take place in the presence of protic solvents.     

Hydroxyapatite modified with silica used for sorption of copper(II)

This paper aims to increase the sorption capacity of hydroxyapatite and to find the best apatite-based material for metal ions sorption. The sorption process of copper ions from water solutions by HAP and structurally modified HAP was carried out in this work. Structural modifications of HAP were realized in the preparation phase by an addition of sodium silica into the reaction medium. The prepared materials were characterized by physical-chemical methods: IR, electron-microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The composites characterized were tested in kinetic studies regarding ion exchange and adsorption of Cu²⁺. It was revealed that the silica content, particle size and initial copper ion concentration influence the process rate. Presented at the 8th Conference on Solid State Chemistry, Bratislava, Slovakia, 6–11 July 2008.     

羟基磷灰石界面水行为的分子模拟

本文采用分子动力学模拟(MD)方法研究了羟基磷灰石(HAP)(001)和(100)晶面上的水分子行为，发现HAP晶面间的水是处在高电场和高内压的环境下，并可在晶面处形成2～3层高度结构化的水层，这些水具有有序结构和类冰固化特征。其中在HAP晶体的[001]方向具有较强的极性，相对于[100]方向能诱导产生更多的有序结构化水层。研究发现HAP-水界面处钙和磷酸根位点分布和水分子的吸附位点相关，并且水在HAP界面上的吸附形式具有多样性。该工作揭示了HAP界面结构化水层的形成及其结构细节特征。HAP晶面附近的结构化水层可阻止溶液离子自由出入晶面，对HAP颗粒在水溶液中的动力学稳定性具有重要的影响。     

Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Rapid Synthesis of Ultralong Hydroxyapatite Nanowires Using Adenosine 5′-Triphosphate

Ultralong hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanowires are promising for various biomedical applications owing to their chemical similarity to the inorganic constituent of bone, high biocompatibility, good flexibility, excellent mechanical properties, etc. However, it is still challenging to control the formation of ultralong HAP nanowires because of the presence of free PO₄³⁻ ions in the reaction system containing the inorganic phosphate source. In addition, it takes a long period of time (usually tens of hours) for the synthetic process of ultralong HAP nanowires. Herein, for the first time, we have developed an eco-friendly calcium oleate precursor microwave hydrothermal method using biocompatible adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP) as a bio-phosphorus source and water as the only solvent for the rapid synthesis of ultralong HAP nanowires. The controllable hydrolysis of ATP can avoid the premature formation of calcium phosphate nuclei and uncontrollable crystal growth. Microwave heating can significantly shorten the synthetic time from tens of hours required by the traditional heating to 1 h, thus achieving high efficiency, energy saving and low cost. The as-prepared ultralong HAP nanowires with high flexibility have lengths of several hundred micrometers and diameters of 10~20 nm, and they usually self-assemble into nanowire bundles along their longitudinal direction. The as-prepared ultralong HAP nanowire/chitosan porous scaffold has excellent bioactivity, good biodegradation and cytocompatibility owing to the bioactive adenosine adsorbed on the surface of ultralong HAP nanowires. It is expected that ultralong HAP nanowires will be promising for various applications in the biomedical fields, such as bone defect repair, skin wound healing, and as a drug nanocarrier.     

Effect of a peptide modeling the nicotinic receptor binding site on the spectral and luminescent properties of dye complexes with cucurbit[8]uril

The paper presents the results of analysis of the effect of a high-affinity peptide (HAP) homologous to a fragment of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) on the absorption and fluorescence spectra of thiazole orange and thioflavin T complexes with cucurbit[8]uril in aqueous solution. In the presence of HAP, a change in the absorption spectra of the dye complexes and a drop in the fluorescence intensity occur; for thiazole orange, the fluorescence intensity is restored to the initial level in the presence of α-bungarotoxin capable of high-affinity binding to nAChR. The proposed method make it possible to detect the presence of α-bungarotoxin.