Table 2. DLS and BET Analyses of Pure and Humic-Coated Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticlesa.
| HA | S1 | S2 | Y1 | Y2 | Y3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ζ-potential (mV) | –1.7 ± 0.1 | –18.5 ± 0.2 | –8.4 ± 0.2 | –19.8 ± 0.6 | –31.7 ± 0.2 | –22.8 ± 0.3 |
| zeta average (nm) | 3107 ± 40 | 414 ± 27 | 1947 ± 134 | 781 ± 84 | 688 ± 51 | 510 ± 43 |
| SSA (m2/g) | 88.5 ± 4.0 | 85.1 ± 4.0 | 86.3 ± 4.2 | 94.3 ± 4.9 | 89.2 ± 4.2 | 93.4 ± 4.5 |
Data represent means ± SD (n = 4).