Table 1 Characterization of molar ratio and ions percentage (Mg/Ca) within HA-based nanoparticles by ICP-AES, crystallinity degree by XRD, and the organic content by thermogravimetric analyses
Sample | Ca/P | [Mg (or Fe) + Ca]/P | Mg (%) | Fe (%) | Crystallinity degree (%) | Organic content (w/w %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MgHA/CH | 1.61 | 1.70 | 6 | / | 8 | 33 |
MgHA | 1.56 | 1.61 | 3 | / | 12 | / |
FeHA/CH | 1.34 | 1.67 | 1 | 24 | / | 22 |
FeHA | 1.23 | 1.62 | 1 | 31 | / | / |