A novel method of hydroxyapatite (HAp) formation on/in a three-dimensional hydrogel matrix was developed. This method is based on the widely-known wet synthesis of HAp and is alternate soaking process in CaCl2/Tris-HCl (pH 7.4) and Na2HPO4 aqueous solutions. Using a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) gel as model matrix, PVA-HAp composites could be prepared and characterized.
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