Eggshell waste derived nano-hydroxyapatite/metakaolin composites for bone scaffold applications

Key Points

• To develop a sustainable method for creating nano-hydroxyapatite composites from eggshell waste for biomedical use.
• Utilized a wet chemical precipitation method for synthesis.
• Combined eggshell-derived nano-hydroxyapatite with metakaolin.
• Focused on the properties relevant for bone scaffold applications.
• Successful synthesis of nano-hydroxyapatite from eggshell waste.
• Demonstrated potential for use in bone scaffolds through compositional analysis.
• Zero-waste approach highlights environmental benefits.