Alshemary, Ammar ZeidanQasim, Huda BasimSaleh, Ali Taha2024-09-292024-09-2920221411-9420https://doi.org/10.22146/ijc.72286https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14619/7005This article evaluates the impact of the addition of zinc (Zn) and magnesium (Mg) on the structural, morphological, and antibacterial characteristics of beta-tricalcium phosphates (hereafter called Zn/Mg-beta TCP) prepared using the microwave (MW) assisted wet precipitation method in which the Ca deficient apatite [Ca9-(x+y)MgxZny(HPO4)(PO4)(5) (OH)] was calcined for 2 h at 1000 degrees C. The prepared samples were characterized using XRD, FTIR, and FESEM measurements. The XRD patterns of the samples showed a steady decrease in the lattice parameters with an increase in Mg2+ and Zn2+ content. The FESEM images of the samples disclosed the morphological changes due to the Mg2+/Zn2+ co-doping. The inclusion of Mg2+ and Zn2+ into the PTCP was shown to induce excellent bioactivities that were absent in the pristine PTCP. Enhancement, coupled with good antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli coli), suggests that Mg2+/Zn2+ co-doping TCP can be developed further into antibacterial bone cement. As synthesized, it would be considered a potential biomaterial for orthopedic applications.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessbeta-tricalcium phosphatesCo-dopingmicrostructurephase purityantibacterialArticle10.22146/ijc.722862-s2.0-851293390445472Q353922WOS:000789109500021N/A