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This thesis aims to explore the functionalization of calcium phosphates to enhance their properties for bone repair applications.

May 17, 2026Open Access

Novel functionalized calcium phosphates: structures, morphologies and potential applications.

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FSFrancesca SilingardiUniversity of Bologna

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This research demonstrates improved chemical properties and biological performances of functionalized calcium phosphates, suggesting new avenues for bone repair.

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This thesis aims to explore the functionalization of calcium phosphates to enhance their properties for bone repair applications.
Functionalization of calcium phosphates with ions, organic molecules, and nanoparticles.
Studied materials include DCPD, DCPA, and hydroxyapatite.
Functionalization strategies involve direct synthesis and adsorption from solution.
Functionalized calcium phosphates show enhanced biocompatibility and bioactivity.
Use of ions like Co, Mn, Sr, and Zn demonstrated significant improvements in material performance.
Preliminary study on cement development using some of the obtained functionalized phosphates shows promise.

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Francesca Silingardi (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095a427880e6d24efe0573 https://doi.org/10.48676/unibo/amsdottorato/10953

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This research demonstrates improved chemical properties and biological performances of functionalized calcium phosphates, suggesting new avenues for bone repair.

Novel functionalized calcium phosphates: structures, morphologies and potential applications.

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Novel functionalized calcium phosphates: structures, morphologies and potential applications.

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