Fabrication of a novel nanostructured calcium zirconium silicate scaffolds prepared by a freeze-casting method for bone tissue engineering

In this research mechanical activation derived nanostructured calcium zirconium silicate(Ca3ZrSi2O9 or Baghdadite)-based scaffolds were fabricated by a water-based freeze casting method. By varying the solid loading of the mixture and the cooling rate, a range of structures with different pore sizes and strength characteristics were achieved and the effects of cooling rate and solid loading on pore sizes and mechanical characteristics of...