Table 2. Composition of HASe NPs (Se content%, bulk Ca/(P + Se) molar ratio. Values are reported as mean value ± SD, averaged out of at least three triplicates.
| Sample | Expected Se content (%wt) | Measured Se contenta (%wt) | Measured Se contentb (%wt) | Ca/(P + Se) molar ratiob |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.58 ± 0.16 |
| HASe2.5% | 1.18 | 0.67 ± 0.05 | 0.73 ± 0.10 | 1.54 ± 0.14 |
| HASe5.0% | 2.37 | 1.57 ± 0.06 | 1.99 ± 0.15 | 1.47 ± 0.22 |
| HASe7.5% | 3.57 | 1.95 ± 0.06 | 2.4 ± 0.27 | 1.43 ± 0.35 |
a
Calculated by EDX.
b
Calculated by ICP-AES.