Ferrari A.M. – TechConnect Briefs

High-density polyethylene reinforced with titania nanoparticles

Bondioli F., Dorigato A., Fabbri P., Ferrari A.M., Messori M., Pegoretti A., Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, IT

Titania nanoparticles were prepared by both hydrolysis of tetraethoxy titanium, in order to obtain a spherical shape, and by hydrothermal crystallisation. Nanoparticles were also surface modified with alkylsilanes in order to improve the compatibility with [...]

Synthesis and Synterability of Hydroxyapatite-Coated Zirconia Nanopowders

Bondioli F., Cannillo V., Ferrari A.M., Manfredini T., Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, IT

Hydroxyapatite (HAP), Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, is a well-known and a valuable implant material with biocompatibility and bioactive properties. Full utilisation of the unique properties of hydroxyapatite bulk ceramics is, however, possible only after its proper reinforcement, i.e. [...]