Biomineralization-inspired synthesis of calcium iodate/gelatin nanocomposites by gel growth approach

Diffusion of inorganic salts in gels is a simple, inexpensive, and versatile technique for the synthesis of inorganic/organic hybrid nanocomposites. This paper introduces a novel method for producing calcium iodate/gelatin bionanocomposites using single diffusion of calcium ions in gelatin hydrogel at ambient temperature. Scanning electron microscopy clearly demonstrated nanostructures of calcium iodate after synthesis in gelatin. X-ray diffraction study stated the crystalline peaks related to calcium iodate powders produced in gel. This study demonstrates that gelatin hydrogel can be used for crystallization of calcium iodate by producing nanosheets. Such a nanocomposite may enable new future options for antimicrobial, pharmaceutical and biocompatible composites for use in tissue engineering applications.

Keywords:

Biomimetic , Calcium iodate , Nanocomposites , Gelatin