Study of biomorphic calcium deficient hydroxyapatite fibres derived from a natural Harakeke(Phormium tenax) leaf fibre template

Humair A Siddiqui; Kim L Pickering; Michael R Mucalo

doi:10.1088/1748-3190/abbc64

Study of biomorphic calcium deficient hydroxyapatite fibres derived from a natural Harakeke(Phormium tenax) leaf fibre template

Bioinspir Biomim. 2020 Dec 1;16(1). doi: 10.1088/1748-3190/abbc64.

Authors

Humair A Siddiqui^{1

2}, Kim L Pickering¹, Michael R Mucalo³

Affiliations

¹ School of Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand.
² Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan.
³ School of Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand.

PMID: 32987371
DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/abbc64

Abstract

The complex structure of natural bio-organic matter has inspired scientists to utilise these as templates to design 'biomorphic materials', which retain the intricate architecture of the materials while acting as a useful bioactive material. Biomorphic hydroxyapatite-based fibres were synthesised usingHarakekeleaf fibre as a template, which constitutes a powerful method for manufacturing bioactive ceramic fibres. Furthermore, in creating the hydroxyapatite-based fibres, a natural source of calcium and phosphate ions (from bovine bone) was utilised to create the digest solution in which the leaf fibres were immersed prior to their calcination to form the inorganic fibres. Chemical, thermogravimetric and microscopic characterisation confirmed that the final product was able to successfully replicate the shape of the fibres and furthermore be transformed into calcium deficient, bone-like hydroxyapatite.

Keywords: Harakeke/flax; bioceramic; biomorphic; bovine bone repurposing; fibres; hydroxyapatite.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Asphodelaceae*
Bone and Bones
Calcium
Cattle
Durapatite*
Plant Leaves

Substances

Durapatite
Calcium