Enrichment of biological activity of zinc doped borate glasses by nano second laser irradiation

Abstract 

The project explores the use of Nd: YAG laser irradiation to synthesize nano bioactive glass for bone replacement. The technique involves precipitating nanoparticles in a glassy matrix, such as borate glasses, doped with zinc oxide (ZnO) using a melt quenching technique. The effects of different concentrations of ZnO on the glasses' structural and optical properties were studied using various techniques. XRD patterns showed sharp diffraction peaks, while FT-IR spectra showed a split peak formation, confirming the formation of hydroxyapatite. The study also found that increasing Zn content decreased the optical energy gap, indicating improved optical properties. These findings highlight the structural, morphological, and optical changes enriched by nanosecond laser irradiation, making it a viable option for bone replacement.The study explores the use of Nd: YAG laser irradiation to synthesize nano bioactive glass for bone replacement. The technique involves precipitating nanoparticles in a glassy matrix, such as borate glasses, doped with zinc oxide (ZnO) using a melt quenching technique. The effects of different concentrations of ZnO on the glasses' structural and optical properties were studied using various techniques. XRD patterns showed sharp diffraction peaks, while FT-IR spectra showed a split peak formation, confirming the formation of hydroxyapatite. The project also found that increasing Zn content decreased the optical energy gap, indicating improved optical properties. These findings highlight the structural, morphological, and optical changes enriched by nanosecond laser irradiation, making it a viable option for bone replacement.