Radical (R) and R-hole site-based interactions are comparatively studied, for the first time, using methods. In this regard, R-bearing molecules XO (where X = Cl, Br, and I) were subjected to direct interaction with NH within dimeric and trimeric forms in the form of NH···XO/XO···NH and NH···XO···NH complexes, respectively. As confirmed by electrostatic potential analysis, the studied R-bearing molecules XO had the outstanding potentiality to interact as Lewis acid centers via two positive sites dubbed as R and R-hole sites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Calcium phosphate-based systems have been introduced as promising bio-mimetic materials due to their close resemblance to the enamel. Chitosan and its derivatives have been an emerging biomaterial due to their additional antibacterial effect and promising re-mineralizing ability.
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of chitosan nanoparticles on the remineralization of the demineralized enamel surface after being added to nano-hydroxyapatite and nano-calcium phosphate materials.