Fabrication of macroporous carbonate apatite foam by hydrothermal conversion of α‐tricalcium phosphate in carbonate solutions

Bone consists of a mineral phase (carbonate apatite) and an organic phase (principally collagen). Cancellous bone is characterized by interconnecting porosity necessary for tissue ingrowth and nourishment of bone cells. The purpose of the present study was to fabricate macroporous carbonate apatite (CAP) blocks with interconnecting porosity as potential bone substitute biomaterials by hydrothermal conversion of α‐TCP foam in carbonate solution....