Effect of Calcination Temperature on Characteristics of Hydroxyapatite from Milkfish Bone (Chanos chanos)

Abstract

This study investigates the synthesis of bioceramic hydroxyapatite (HAp) from milkfish bone (Chanos chanos) for medical applications. Due to its high bioactive properties and biocompatibility, HAp is becoming a main selection in biomaterials. Milkfish bone, a biological source abundant in calcium, phosphorus, and carbonate, was utilized in this study due to its high potential in the preparation of biocompatible and economical HAp. Applying various calcination temperatures, this study aims to optimize the HAp synthesis process, analyze the effect of temperature on the crystallinity, phase, and particle size of HAp, and evaluate its chemical composition and crystal structure through XRD and FTIR analysis. Results of this research are aimed to provide new solutions in the development of biomaterials from natural resources that are sustainable and biodegradable for medical applications.