Non-synthetic sources for the development of hydroxyapatite

Abstract

The number of patients suffering from different kind of tissue related diseases is increasing rapidly and researchers are earnestly looking for alternative source for producing biomaterials that can meet the demand. Commercially sourced hydroxyapatites are from synthetic origin and of high cost. Hence, the utilization of agricultural wastes as source of hydroxyapatite is of great interest. Therefore, this work considered the importance of biomaterials and the various types of emergent agro-wastes that have been utilized for hydroxyapatite production in recent time and, hence, encourage more research in this area of interest.