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September 10, 2025ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The potential of green mussel shells as a source of hydroxyapatite for biomedical applications: A comparative study with commercial hydroxyapatite

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This comparative study evaluates hydroxyapatite derived from green mussel shells, highlighting its superior purity in biomedical applications.

Key Points

  • HAp derived from green mussel shells showed higher purity than commercial HAp with 99.9% HAp crystals.
  • The study utilized X-Ray Diffraction to analyze crystal properties, revealing smaller crystal sizes in the synthesized HAp.
  • Green mussel shells provide a viable alternative for synthesizing hydroxyapatite, emphasizing its potential in biomedical uses.
  • The microwave method effectively synthesized HAp, determining its suitability for use in medical implants.

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A 2025 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2443bb210217d647a9ff7https://doi.org/10.59018/062582
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