Istituto di Cristallografia - CNR

Innovative fluorohydroxyapatite – based nanomaterials for dental applications

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is a natural calcium phosphate, constituent of the mineral fraction of human bones and teeth. Studies achieved on its synthetic counterpart highlighted a strong biocompatibility, thus generating interests in the biomaterial field, with many possible biomedical applications. In particular, synthetic HAp results to be a promising bioceramic material for applications in orthopedics as replacing material or regrowth bone material. The possibility of many cationic and anionic replacement in the HAp framework, facilitates the realization of new products with anti-microbic properties. Elements such as fluorine increase the capacity of biomineralization during the bone formation process, while strontium prevents the osteoporosis. The present project proposes first the fabrication of nano Sr-FHAp, with increased anti-microbic properties, and after the structural and biological characterization, in order to obtain an apatite-based material for possible dental applications.

Acronimo
FLUORHAP
Bando / Avviso
Bilaterale CNR MOeS Albania_Bando-2022_Progetti-2023-2024
Ente finanziatore
CNR
Coordinatore scientifico
Francesco Capitelli
Partner
IVODENT Academy - Tirana (Albania)
Data inizio
01/01/2023
Data fine
31/12/2024