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Green-Synthesized Metal Nanoparticle Doped Coastal Shell Derived Hydroxyapatite for Enhanced Antibacterial Activit

Faculty of Engineering & Technology Supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Hamidul Kabir

Kazi Imtiaz Ahmed Nakib

63,000

Ongoing

University of Dhaka

Start: January 18, 2026
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Abstract

The research on green-synthesized metal nanoparticle-doped coastal shell-derived hydroxyapatite (HA) follows a structured outline emphasizing sustainable synthesis, material enhancement, and biomedical validation. Materials Preparation Coastal shells undergo calcination to extract calcium oxide, followed by phosphorization with phosphate sources to form HA. Metal precursors (e.g., silver or copper salts) integrate via green routes using plant extracts as reducing and capping agents [ from prior context]. Synthesis Process HA forms through wet chemical precipitation or sol-gel methods under controlled pH (>10) and temperature. Metal nanoparticles dope in situ during synthesis, with ultrasound or emulsion aiding uniform dispersion and nanostructure control (e.g., rods <100 nm). Characterization Techniques include XRD for phase purity and crystallite size (via Debye-Scherrer), FTIR for functional groups, SEM/TEM for morphology, and ICP for Ca:P ratio (ideally 1.67). Doping confirms via UV-Vis or EDS. Antimicrobial Testing Zone of inhibition assays evaluate efficacy against E. coli, S. aureus. Ion release and biofilm disruption mechanisms assessed via MIC/MBC, cytotoxicity via MTT on osteoblast cells [ from prior context]. Applications and Outlook Focuses on bone scaffolds, coatings for implants. Study validates scalability, biocompatibility, and superiority over undoped HA.

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