Publications by authors named "Hidemitsu Kasahara"
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how aragonite whiskers (calcium carbonate) affect the strength and carbonation of alpha-tricalcium phosphate (alpha-TCP) cement.
- Adding up to 50% aragonite whiskers significantly increased the cement's diametral tensile strength (DTS), with a notable increase from 1.3 MPa to 5.8 MPa by incorporating 20% whiskers.
- The results indicated that the unique shape of the whiskers and structural densification likely enhanced the cement's properties, alongside the formation of a bone-like carbonated apatite.
