Obtenção de matrizes bioabsorvíveis à base de hidroxiapatita para aplicação em braquiterapia

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2006

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The aim of this work was the synthesis and physico-chemical and microstructural characterization of pores ceramic matrices of calcium hydroxyapatites, and also the evaluation of a commercial hydroxyapatite powder, and both with the potency do in view of their possible use act as matrices for radionuclide incorporation of bioresorbable radioactive sources for the use of brachytherapy. Calcium hydroxyapatite powders were synthesized by co-precipitation of precursor solutions of calcium and phosphate in basic environment. The corresponding matrices were obtained for uniaxial compaction of powders at low pressure and sinterized in air. X-rays diffraction and fluorescence, infrared spectrphotometry, surface area (BET), thermal analysis (TG-DTA), and scanning electron microscopy were carried out to characterize the powders and the matrices. Iodine was incorporated in the matrices through impregnation of sodium iodine aqueous solution. The amount of incorporated iodine (radionuclide simulator) was done by neutron activation. Both hydroxyapatites have characteristics for bioabsorption. The matrices showed a low densification with total porosity of about 55%, and open porosity of about 54%. Through comparisons done between the results of incorporated iodine and the activities of the commercial brachytherapy sources show that the bioresorbable matrices of hydroxyapatites have great potential.

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biomateriais hidroxiapatita brachytherapy cerâmica biomaterials calcium phosphates quimica braquiterapia ceramics

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