Tilocca A. Atomic-scale models of early-stage alkali depletion and SiO2-rich gel formation in bioactive glasses.
Phys Chem Chem Phys 2015;
17:2696-702. [DOI:
10.1039/c4cp04711g]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Molecular dynamics simulations of Na+/H+-exchanged 45S5 Bioglass® reveal the co-existence of bonded and non-bonded hydroxyls, suggesting a direct mechanism for forming a silica-rich gel structure upon the initial ion exchange.
Collapse