Decomposition combustion synthesis of calcium phosphate powders for bone tissue engineering

Abstract

The aim of this research was to study a potential processing mechanism for the synthesis of biologically active calcium phosphate (CaP) powders. Decomposition combustion synthesis (DCS) is a modified combustion synthesis technique that can be used to produce multiphasic calcium phosphate powders for use in bone tissue engineering applications. During DCS, the stoichiometric ratio of reactant salt to fuel was adjusted to alter product chemistry and morphology, and the resultant CaP powders were analytically characterized. Novel CaP powders produced via DCS represent a potential low-cost/high-efficiency source for mass-produced biomaterials that can be customized for specific biologic manufacturing requirements.