Table 3.
EDX data showing the atomic % of elements present in each sample.
| Element | Atomic % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constrained STNA15-ELP | Free STNA15-ELP | CaF2 | |||
| 3 hC | 8 dC | 3 hS | 8 dS | ||
| F | – | 29.6 | 38.6 | 27.9 | 51.1 |
| P | 48.1 | 26.5 | 24.7 | 28.3 | 2.8 |
| Ca | 51.9 | 43.9 | 36.7 | 43.8 | 46.1 |
| Ca/P Ratio | 0.93 | 1.66 | 1.48 | 1.55 | 16.56 |
3 hC and 8 dC samples were incubated with the protein adsorbed on the glass for 3 h and 8 days respectively. 3 hS and 8 dS samples were incubated with the protein in solution for 3 h and 8 days respectively. EDX data for calcium fluoride (CaF2) present in the samples is also given.