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Dendrimer‐Based Hydroxyapatite Composites with Remarkable Materials Properties
Author(s) -
Donners J.J.J.M.,
Nolte R.J.M.,
Sommerdijk N.A.J.M.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200390076
Subject(s) - dendrimer , materials science , toughening , composite material , template , copolymer , pulmonary surfactant , chemical engineering , polymer science , polymer , nanotechnology , polymer chemistry , toughness , engineering
The biomimetic formation of hydroxyapatite composites using complexes of alkylated dendrimers (see Figure) and surfactants as templates is described. Despite a high organic content, high stiffness is displayed, and for one dendrimer/surfactant combination investigated, significant toughening is observed.