Monolithic DNApatite: An Elastic Apatite with Sub-Nanometer Scale Organo–Inorganic Structures

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Abstract

Hydroxyapatite (HA) exhibits outstanding biocompatibility, bioactivity, osteoconductivity, and natural anti-inflammatory properties. Pure HA, ion-doped HA, and HA-polymer composites are investigated, but critical limitations such as brittleness remain; numerous efforts are being made to address them. Herein, the novel self-crystallization of a polymeric single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (ssDNA) without additional phosphate ions for synthesizing deoxyribonucleic apatite (DNApatite) is presented. The synthesized DNApatite, DNA1Ca2.2(PO4)1.3OH2.1, has a repetitive dual phase of inorganic HA crystals and amorphous organic ssDNA at the sub-nm scale, forming nanorods. Its mechanical properties, including toughness and elasticity, are significantly enhanced compared with those of HA nanorod, with a Young's modulus similar to that of natural bone.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2406179
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume36
Issue number41
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Oct 2024

Keywords

  • DNA
  • DNApatite
  • bone mimicking structure
  • elastic apatite
  • organo–inorganic structure
  • sub-nanometer nacre mimetic architecture

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