Formation mechanism of nano-hardystonite powder prepared by mechanochemical synthesis

Hardystonite is currently recognized as a biocompatible bio-ceramic material for a range of medical applications. In this study, pure nano-crystalline hardystonite powder was prepared by mechanochemical synthesis of calcium carbonate, zinc oxide and silicate oxide in a planetary ball mill followed by sintering. A range of techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)...