Synthesis of hydroxyapatite from local bovine bones for biomedical application

Abstract

This paper presents the method of obtaining hydroxyapatite from animal (bovine) bones. Bovine hydroxyapatite (BHA) was produced from bovine bone in bulk form by de-fatting process followed by calcination process at temperature of 900°C. The calcined products were characterized using x-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transformed infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The BHA phase are highly crystalline with irregular form of particles (particle size < 45 µm).