Ti-hydroxyapatite (HAp) composite study to enhance self-antibacterial and biocompatibility

This study aims to evaluate titanium's impact as a coating and doping agent for hydroxyapatite (HAp) material. Ti is typically added to HAp in the medical industry to enhance its biocompatibility and antibacterial properties. HAp was prepared from chicken egg shells and composited with Ti using the solid mixing method. The composite produced with the addition of Ti was proven to increase its antibacterial properties through element characterization. The addition of Ti is able to initiate ion release from HAp and its interaction with the biological environment. The release of titanium ions can also have a direct antibacterial effect.