Biocompatible cement containing reactive calcium phosphate nanoparticles and methods for making and using such cement

US6808561B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · US

Inventors

• Brian Genge · Columbia, US
• Licia Wu · Cayce, US
• Glenn R. Sauer · Fairfield, US
• Roy E. Wuthier · Columbia, US
• Ronald Genge · Watertown, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 16, 2001
• Grant date: Oct 26, 2004
• Expiry date: Mar 8, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C04B2111/00836
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A cement powder is disclosed that contains reactive tricalcium phosphate nanoparticles and other ingredients required to form a cementous material. Methods of making the reactive tricalcium phosphate nanoparticles, the cement powder, the cement paste, and cured cement are also provided, as are methods and articles for using the cement.