Abstract
Pure β-dicalcium silicate and monocalcium aluminate powder were prepared by Pechini method. A series of calcium silicate/calcium aluminate cements (CSC/CAC) were prepared. The setting time, crystalline phases, microstructures, compressive strength, cells attachment and silicon release of the cements were investigated. The results indicate that the setting time of CSC/CAC was shorter than that of either CSC or CAC. The hydration products in CSC/CAC composite are gehlenite (Ca2Al2SiO7·8H2O), calcium aluminate hydrate (Ca3Al2O6× H2O), and katoite (Ca2Al2O6·6H2O). Platelike crystals were found in the microstructure. The liquid to powder ratio has a significant effect on the porosity and the strength of CSC/CAC. The MC3T3 cells attached well to the surfaces of CSC/CAC. However, the cells proliferation on the surface of 7S3A was better than that of 3S7A due to its higher silicon release. In general, CSC/CAC exhibits good biocompatibility and relative high strength, and may be suitable for some non-load bearing bone restorative applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 384-390 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Advances in Applied Ceramics |
Volume | 115 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Oct 2016 |
Keywords
- Calcium aluminate cement
- Calcium silicate cement
- Composite
- Hydration
- Inorganic bone cement
- Mechanical properties
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering