Synthesis and characterization of potassium-doped bioactive glass

Abstract

Here we report the synthesis of potassium doped glass-ceramic by sol-gel method. The cylindrical-shaped specimens were prepared by mechanical pressing synthesized powders using hydraulic press. The formation of hydroxyapatite (HAp) layer on the glass surface upon immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) was observed via FE-SEM, XRD and FT-IR spectroscopy.