Publications by authors named "Caroline Wilcock"
Background: Engagement in activities that promote the dissipation of work stress is essential for post work recovery and consequently for well-being. Previous research suggests that activities that are immersive, active, and engaging are especially effective at promoting recovery. Therefore, digital games may be able to promote recovery, but little is known about how they compare with other popular mobile activities, such as mindfulness apps that are specifically designed to support well-being.
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- Hydroxyapatite and fluorhydroxyapatite nanoparticles were created using branched poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) and linear PAA for comparison.
- Various analytical techniques revealed that the branched PAA influenced the structure and size of the nanoparticles, resulting in smaller and more acicular shapes.
- The study demonstrates how the type of polymer used during synthesis can significantly affect the characteristics of the nanoparticles produced.
Hydroxyapatite (HA) has been widely used as a medical ceramic due to its good biocompatibility and osteoconductivity. Recently there has been interest regarding the use of bioinspired nanoscale hydroxyapatite (nHA). However, biological apatite is known to be calcium-deficient and carbonate-substituted with a nanoscale platelet-like morphology.
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