In Situ Formation of Hydroxyapatite – Αlpha Tricalcium Phosphate Biphasic Ceramics with Higher Strength and Bioactivity

Synthetic bone grafts based on hydroxyapatite–alpha tricalcium phosphate ( HA /α‐ TCP ) biphasic system are preferred for their higher resorbability and bioactivity. In this work, a viable method is suggested to produce HA /α‐ TCP systems with enhanced bioactivity and mechanical strength, through the in situ conversion of calcium‐deficient apatite precursor. A homogeneous precipitation technique was used to produce the precursor powder. It was...