Table 2.
Released mass percentages of calcium, phosphorous and iron from FeHA and HA NPs after 120 min under fluidic and electromagnetic stimulation determined by ICP-OES. Values are reported as the mean ± s.d.
| flow | flow+15 Hz EMF | flow+75 Hz EMF | flow + 100 Hz EMF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca release (wt%) | ||||
| HA | 63.6 ± 3.6 | 64.0 ± 2.3 | 64.9 ± 5.5 | 68.4 ± 5.5 |
| FeHA | 63.4 ± 2.8 | 67.9 ± 5.1 | 68.3 ± 4.1 | 70.9 ± 2.1 |
| P release (wt%) | ||||
| HA | 64.2 ± 5.8 | 65.2 ± 3.2 | 66.7 ± 8.2 | 69.2 ± 5.3 |
| FeHA | 63.5 ± 6.2 | 70.9 ± 8.2 | 71.2 ± 7.6 | 73.7 ± 4.1 |
| Fe release (wt%) | ||||
| HA | — | — | — | — |
| FeHA | 26.8 ± 0.8 | 32.0 ± 4.3 | 32.0 ± 2.6 | 34.5 ± 2.9 |