Biomineralization, antibacterial activity and mechanical properties of biowaste derived diopside nanopowders

This work reports on the preparation and characterization of mesoporous nano diopside (CaMgSi2O6) using a simple and cost-effective sol-gel combustion route. Stoichiometric oxidant/fuel ratio was adopted for the combustion reaction. Eggshell was used as a calcium source, glycine (fuel) as reductant, magnesium nitrate and nitric acid as oxidant were used in the preparation. The thermal behavior of the precursor was studied by thermo-gravimetric...