Fig. 2 X-ray photoelectron spectra of (a) O 1s and (b) P 2p orbitals of raw and mechanochemically treated HAps (IMAGE)

Nagoya Institute of Technology

Fig. 2 X-ray photoelectron spectra of (a) O 1s and (b) P 2p orbitals of raw and mechanochemically treated HAps

Caption

Scientists investigated the chemical structure change of HAp post ball-milling through XPS characterization and concluded from the observations that the mechanochemical process creates surface defects/oxygen vacancies predominantly on the PO43- site.

Credit

Image courtesy: Takashi Shirai from Nagoya Institute of Technology

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.