Table 1.
Notations and compositions of HA/chitosan–gelatin composite materials (HACG composites).
| Notations | HA/chitosan–gelatin (%) | Ca(OH)2 (g) | H3PO4 (g) | Chitosan (g) | Gelatin (g) | Citric acid (CA) (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA | 100% HA | 14.76 | 11.71 | – | – | – |
| HA80CG20 comp. | 80% HA:20% CG | 11.81 | 9.37 | 2.00 | 2.00 | – |
| HA80CG20CA comp. | 80% HA:20% CG/CA | 11.81 | 9.37 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 3.84 |
| HA70CG30 comp. | 70% HA:30% CG | 10.33 | 8.20 | 3.00 | 3.00 | – |
| HA70CG30CA comp. | 70% HA:30% CG/CA | 10.33 | 8.20 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.84 |
| HA60CG40 | 60% HA:40% CG | 8.86 | 7.30 | 4.00 | 4.00 | – |
| HA60CG40CA comp. | 60% HA:40% CG/CA | 8.86 | 7.30 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.84 |
NB: The ratio between chitosan (C) and gelatin (G) is 1:1 in all composites.