Bone Apatite Nanocrystal: Crystalline Structure, Chemical Composition, and Architecture
The biological and mechanical functions of bone rely critically on the inorganic constituent, which can be termed as bone apatite nanocrystal. It features a hydroxylapatite-like crystalline structure, complex chemical compositions (e.g., carbonate-containing and calcium- and hydroxyl-deficient), and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Biomimetics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/90 |