Nano Scale Hydroxyapatite from Crassostreao Virginica (Oyster Seashells) and its Modification with Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Extract

R.Usha, S.Sudhaparimala*

Department of Chemistry, Ethiraj College for Women, University of Madras, Chennai, 600008, India.

Corresponding Author E-mail: sudha92@gmail.com.

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/msri/150312

ABSTRACT:

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is a widely explored biomaterial for bone and tooth replacements. Most of the research studies are being carried out in terms of novel routes of synthesis and fabrication in the nano scale to suit its applications. The present research study is unique in two aspects one being the use of seawaste namely Crassostreao virginica (Oyster) seashells as the source of calcium carbonate along with phosphoric acid and  in the alkaline pH to synthesize nano sized HAp and secondly to check the enhanced activity of HAp if any, upon the addition of  Azadirachta  indica Extract (neem leaf and neem stem) by wet precipitation method. The structural activity relationship of assynthesised HAp sample was compared with that of the modified HAp using Azadirachta indica extract as medium. The presence of Hexagonal phase (JCPDS no-09-0432) was identified in all HAp samples. The crystallite size of 38nm was observed in the HAP prepared from the seashell in comparison with the crystallite of 49 nm (neem leaf) and 52mm (neem stem) modified HAp. The presence of spherical morphology and elemental composition of Ca,P in HAp and modified HAps were identified from Scanning Electron Microscopic images. The toxicity studies of assynthesised HAp and modified HAp with Azadirachta indica against Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans were compared and the results were encouraging. This study ultimately provided a simple, cost effective green method of converting seawaste into high value biomedical product of nanoscale hydroxyapatite with enhanced antimicrobial activity.

KEYWORDS: Antimicrobial activity; Azadirachta indica; Biomaterial; Hydroxyapatite; Oyster shell; Seashell

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Introduction

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) Ca10 (PO4)6(OH)2 is one of the widely used replacement bioceramics in terms of bone and tooth substituent due to its high corrosion resistance, better compressive strength, porosity, low density and low weight.¹ Porous morphology of HAp and β-TCP(Tri calcium phosphate) are attractive for bone regeneration and good growth property. HAp is the best alternative for bone and tooth replacement because of its similarity in terms of chemical structure, crystallography, morphology and Ca/P ratio of 1.67 with that of humans,^{2, 3,4,5} HAp is also is also used for non-medical application in terms of packing column in chromatography, gas sensors, and catalysts.⁶

The nature of the precursor, additives, method of synthesis used determine the composition, crystal structure, size, shape and morphology of the resulting Hydroxyapatite. HAp. In today’s context, there is need to prepare multifunctional HAp and hence several synthetic approaches like sol gel, solvothermal, wet chemical precipitation, are carried out with variation in precursors, experimental parameters, additives and modifiers. The precursors of Calcium carbonate HAp exists in hexagonal crystal structure and their natural resources being corals, sea urchins, oyster shell, and egg shell. Among them oyster shells (Crassostreao virginica) are abundant in the coast of Bay of Bengal in India.⁷ The present study aimed in tapping the natural sea waste and convert into valuable bio material and further modifying the material with the components of potent medicinal plant extract (stem and leaf) of neem (Azadirachta indica).

The leaves, twigs, and seeds of plant of Neem (Azadirachta indica) have been widely used for medicinal purposes due to their immense anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-diabetic properties. More importantly they play a significant role as dentalcare products as they contain several anti-microbial compounds belonging to diterpenoids family namely margolone, margolonone and isomargolonone. They are reported to prevent dental plaque formation mostly caused by streptococcus mutans bacteria and candida albicans fungi. Also, the   demineralization of enamel is found to be reversed by treating with Hydroxyapatite. The present study is also aimed at combining the unique Osteo-dental property of Hydroxyapatite and anti microbial activity of neem plant extract.⁸ In the study,the chemical constitution, micro structure and the anti-microbial activity of the synthesized Hydroxyapatite after  modification with neem extract was explored.

Results

FT-IR Spectrum of Crassostreao Virginica Seashell After Calcination:

The purity of the sea waste (sea shell) in terms of calcium carbonate was evaluated using FT IR spectrum. In the FT-IR spectrum of calcined Crassostrea virginica seashell powder used as the precursor in the present study, a peak was observed at 1038cm-1 due to symmetric stretching C-O (ν1) of calcium carbonate which correlated with the report [6]. The peak was observed at 1419cm-1(ν3) which is due to doubly degenerate asymmetric stretching which is prominent peak of C-O in calcium carbonate,^7,8,9,10 The peak observed at 467cm-1 due to stretching vibration of Ca-O bond was also identified in the calcined seashell. A peak was observed at 3697cm-1 due to O-H stretching which is more prominent in oyster shell.^9,11

Figure 1: FT-IR spectrum of Crassostreao virginica shell after calcination

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FT-IR Spectrum of Hydroxyapatite Obtained from Crassostreao Virginica seashell

In the FT-IR spectrum of hydroxyapatite as obtained from calcined Crassostreao virginica shell as shown in the figure 2, there was a peak  at 463cm-1 due to Ca-O bond, which is correlated with the report.^9,11 A peak was observed at 584cm-1 due to asymmetric bending vibration of PO43-, which is well correlated with the reports.^10,12 The peaks observed at 1051cm-1 due to asymmetric stretching vibration of P-O bond and the broad band in the region 3435cm-1, 1636cm-1 due to stretching vibrations of -OH group in hydroxyapatite also agreed with the available reports.^11,13

Figure 2: FT-IR spectrum of HAp obtained from Crassostreao virginica seashell

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FT-IR Spectrum of Hydroxyapatite Modified with Azadirchata indica (leaf, stem) using Crassostreao virginica seashell as precursor

The FT-IR spectra of Hydroxyapatite modified with azadirchata indica extract obtained from Crassostreao virginica shell as shown in the figure 3. showed a peak at 476cm-1  (with neem leaf) and 454cm-1 (with neem stem)due to Ca-O bond.^9,11 The peaks observed at 586cm-1   (with neem leaf) and 590cm-1 (with neem stem)are due to asymmetric bending vibration of PO43-, and  well correlated with the reports.^10,12 The peak observed at 1043cm-1 (neem leaf) and 1056cm-1 (neem stem) due to asymmetric stretching vibration of P-O bond and the broad band in the region 3429cm-1, 1637cm-1 (neem leaf) and 3431cm-1, 1641cm-1 (neem stem) due to stretching vibrations of -OH group in hydroxyapatite were well correlated with the available reports.^11,13

 Figure 3: (3a, 3b) FT-IR Spectra of HAp Modified with Azadirchata indica (leaf, stem) extract using Crassostreao virginica seashell as precursor

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Figure 4: PXRD spectrum of  Crassostreao virginica seashell after calcination

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PXRD Spectrum of Hydroxyapatite Obtained from Crassostreao virginica Seashell

The PXRD spectrum of HAp obtained from calcined Crassostreao virginica seashell as given in the figure 5, clearly indicated the presence of HAp in the hexagonal phase (JCPDS 09-0432 and 01-09-1243). The presence of single phase of calcium oxide was also observed in HAp may be due to incomplete conversion of CaCO3 to Hydroxyapatite at 6500C.^9,11 The average crystallite size of hydroxyapatite was found to be 38.42nm. The formation of hexagonal phased HAp in the nano scale is phenomenal since it resembles that of human tooth enamel.^15,16,17

Figure 5: PXRD spectrum of Hydroxyapatite obtained from Crassostreao virginica seashell

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PXRD Spectrum of Hydroxyapatite Obtained from Crassostreao Virginica Seashell Modified with Azadirchata Indica Extract (leaf):

The PXRD spectrum of Hydroxyapatite HAp modified with azadirchata indica leaf extract as given in the figure 6, indicated the presence of HAp in the hexagonal phase (JCPDS 09-0432 and 01-09-1243). The presence of single phase of calcium oxide (2θ = 64.180) was observed in HAp which may be due to incomplete conversion of CaCO3 to Hydroxyapatite at 6500C.⁹ The average crystallite size of Hydroxyapatite was found to be 49.53nm and 52.48nm  after modification with neam leaf and neem stem respectively. This clearly indicated that that Hydroxyapatite obtained from Crassostreao virginica shell in the nanoscale and hexagonal phase is like that of human tooth enamel.^16,17,18

Figure 6: (6a, 6b). PXRD Spectrum of Hydroxyapatite Modified with Azadirchata Indica Extract (leaf, stem) Obtained from Crassostreao Virginica Shell

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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

SEM Image of Hydroxyapatite Obtained from Crassostrea Virginica Shell 

The surface morphology of HAp powder obtained from calcined Crassostreao virginica shell figure 7. The near spherical shape on the surface indicating formation of hydroxyapatite. The agglomeration was found to be less which may be due the presence of other elements assisting in the formation of well defined morphology of the sample. Porous morphology of HAp on the surface is attractive for bone regeneration, enhanced biodegradation and good growth property. The presence of small cluster of tidy grains indicates formation of the calcium oxide phase on the surface of hydroxyapatite. This observation also correlates with the report.^16,17

Figure 7: SEM Image of Hydroxyapatite Obtained from Crassostreao virginica Shell

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SEM Image of Hydroxyapatite Modified with Azadirchata Indica Extract (leaf, stem) as Medium Using Crassostreao Virginica Seashell

The surface morphology of hydroxyapatite modified with azadirachata indica [12(a) with leaf extract and 12(b) with stem extract] are shown in the figure 8. The HAp modified with azadirachata indica obtained from Crassostreao virginica shell observed to have near spherical shape. The HAp modified with stem extracts having higher crystallinity with large agglomeration than that of leaf extract. The flower like shape obtained from modification HAp with stem extract. The presence of small aggregates indicates formation of the calcium oxide phase on the surface of HAp. This observation also correlates with the report.^17,18

Figure 8: SEM image of hydroxyapatite modified with azadirchata indica extract [neem leaf (a) and neem stem (b)] using Crassostreao virginica seashell

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Energy Dispersive X Ray Analysis (EDAX)

The results of EDAX analysis done for synthesis of hydroxyapatite obtained from Crassostreao virginica seashell and modification of HAp with azadirchata indica extract as medium using Crassostreao virginica seashell, Anadara granosa seashell, synthetic calcium carbonate are tabulated in the Table (1). The Ca/P ratio was intended for 1.67 at the time of preparation, The Ca/P ratio was found to be near for modification HAp with azadirchata indica extract. This Ca/P ratio is like that of HAp present in bone and tooth of human. So that seashells are suitable precursor for synthesis of HAp. This is correlated with the report.^18,19

Table 1: Comparison of weight percentage of Ca and P and their ratio of HAp and modified HAp samples with Azadirchata indica extract using Crassostreao virginica seashell as a precursor

Name of the sample	Weight percentage of calcium	Weight percentage of phosphorous	Ca/P ratio of modified HAp	Ca/P ratio of without modification of HAp
HAp-Crassostreao virginica seashell	27.56	16.94	–	1.63
HAp-Crassostreao virginica seashell–neem leaf	32.90	12.90	2.55	–
HAp- Crassostreao virginica    virginica seashell-neem stem	23.51	13.97	1.68	–

Antimicrobial Activity of HAp and HAp Modified with Azadirchata Indica Extract

Nancy.F et al.,^19,20 reported that common dental infections arise from streptococcus mutans bacteria and candida albicans fungi. Hence in the present study toxicity of HAp towards those and bacteria was focused. Antibacterial and antifungal studies of hydroxyapatite obtained from seashell and modified HAps are tabulated in the table (2) and table (3).

Antibacterial Activity

Antibacterial activity of hydroxyapatite obtained from seashell and modification of HAp are tabulated in table 2. There was 50 percent toxicity to streptococcus mutans cells at the concentration level of 500 µg in both the HAp samples with respect to the positive control of tetracycline (500 µg). The enhanced anti-bacterial activity of hydroxyapatite modified with azadirchata indica than that of HAp obtained from seashell may be attributed to the presence of other anti-microbial elements in neem extract and seashell viz:- zinc, Magnesium added from the precursor of seashell. This correlated with the report H. S. Ragab.^20,21

Table 2: Antibacterial Activity of Hydroxyapatite and Modified Hydroxyapatite with Azadirchata Indica Extract

Name of the sample	modification	antibacterial activity	concentration	zone inhibition
				sample	positive control
HAp-Crassostreao virginica seashell	Without	Name of the bacteria :Streptococcus mutans	2000	22	36
HAp-Crassostreao virginica seashell (leaf)	With	Name of the bacteria :Streptococcus mutans	2000	20	38
HAp-Crassostreao virginica seashell (stem)	With	Name of the bacteria :Streptococcus mutans	2000	20	39

Antifungal Activity

The results of antifungal activity on the azadirachata indica HAp and HAp modified with azadirchata indica extract are tabulated as table 3. The antifungal activities are not encouraging. It was observed that there was 50 percent toxicity to candida albicans cells at the concentration level of 1500 µg compared to the control of ketaconazole (positive control 500 µg). The antifungal activity of HAp modified with azadirchata indica extract was found to be nil even at higher concentration of 2000 μg/ml. The toxicity of neem leaf aqueous extract was reported at a concentration level of 2000μg.^21,22 The antimicrobial constituents of neem undergo decomposition at the calcination temperature of 6500C. The residual organic components of the neem after decomposition would have played a role in the solubility of the sample in the solvent taken for fungal study.²³

Table 3: Antifungal Activity of Hydroxyapatite and Modified Hydroxyapatite with Azadirchata Indica Extract

Name of the sample	modification	antifungal activity	concentration	zone inhibition
				sample	positive control
HAp-Crassostreao virginica seashell	without	Name of the bacteria : Candida albicans	2000	10	27
HAp- Crassostreao virginica seashell (leaf)	With	Name of the bacteria : Candida albicans	2000	–	27
HAp- Crassostreao virginica seashell (stem)	With	Name of the bacteria : Candida albicans	2000	–	27

Discussion

The biowaste of seashell (Crassostreao virginica shell) was identified as a rich source of calcium carbonate. Aragonite and calcite form of CaCO3  was converted into highly stable calcite phase at lower calcination temperature of 7090C. Such potential bio waste into a nanoscale (38.42nm) Hydroxyapatite and modified HAp [49.53nm (neem leaf) and 52.48nm (neem stem)] using azadirachta indica extract by wet chemical precipitation method at lower calcination temperature of 6500C. The average crystallite size was found to be increased during modification. The microstructure, surface morphology and elemental composition (Ca/P ratio) of the as synthesized HAp and modified HAp samples matched very well with the HAp found in human bone. Porous morphology of HAp on the surface is attractive for bone regeneration, enhanced biodegradation and good growth property. The antibacterial (Streptococcus mutans) and antifungal (Candida albicans) activity of the as synthesized HAp was enhanced when seashell was used as the precursor for Ca. Also, the in situ modification of HAp carried out with the leaf and stem extract of Azadirachata indica influenced more on the surface morphology but very less on the antimicrobial  (bacterial and fungal) activity. Hence the present study ultimately provided an energy efficient, economically cheaper method of converting sea waste into bio mineral with enhanced bio-active and bio compatible properties for wide ranging applications.

Materials and Methods

Materials

The chemicals used for the synthesis of hydroxyapatite were seashell (Crassostreao virginica seashell) powder which was used as natural precursor, azadirachta indica extract (leaf and stem), phosphoric acid (Molychem), hydrochloric acid, ammonium hydroxide. These crassostero virginica species are not frequently found in India but particularly available in the seashores of Gulf of Mannar namely, Rameshwaram which were taken up for the present study. They were cleaned with hot water, dil.HCl and bleaching powder and dried.

Wet Precipitation Method

Crassostreao virginica seashell was calcined at 7090C for 4hrs in a muffle furnace. The Aragonite and calcite form of oyster shell converted into calcite form of calcium carbonate during calcination. The calcite form of calcium carbonate obtained from oyster shell was converted into calcium chloride using hydrochloric acid.

   ₇₀₉⁰_C

Calcium chloride (0.5M) obtained from the above  process was treated with 0.3M phosphoric acid and ammonium hydroxide and keeping the pH at 10 and the reaction proceed up to one hour at  400C so that Ca/P=1.67.

 

The obtained precipitate was filtered, dried at 900c for up to 24hrs. Then the precipitate was calcined at 6500C for about 6hrs in muffle furnace. The similar method was used for modification of HAp using azadirachta indica extract as medium. The assynthesized hydroxyapatite was ground for further characterization.

Scheme of In Situ Modification of Hydroxyapatite Using Neem Stem and Leaf Extract [Azadirachata Indica]

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Analysis of the Samples by Instrumental Methods

The presence of functional groups was identified from FT-IR spectra using FT-IR (SHIMADZU) spectrometer. The spectra were collected in the range frequency range of 400-4000cm-1 and recorded against the background of KBr. The nature of crystallinity, crystal size, of the HAp samples were determined from the Powder X-ray Diffraction patterns (PXRD). They were recorded using CuKα radiation with the diffraction angle between 20° and 80°. PXRD analysis was performed using a PANalytical model Xpert pro instrument. The average crystallite size ‘D’ of the sample was calculated using the Scherrer equation, D=Kλ/βcosӨ, D- crystallite size of the sample, K-Scherrer constant (0.9), β-full width half maximum, ϴ- diffraction angle. The surface morphology and composition of the seashell samples were studied from the Scanning Microscopic (SEM) images. It was carried out using F E IQUANTA FEG 200. The relative percentage of elements at the surface of the images was determined from the Energy dispersive X-Ray analysis data (EDAX).

Anti Microbial (Anti Bacterial and Anti Fungal Activity Of Hydroxyapatites

The synthesized samples were also screened for antibacterial and antifungal activity against human pathogens such as streptococuus mutans and candida albicans using agar well diffusion method.

Samples for the study were prepared by dissolving 10mg of the hydroxyapatites in 500 µl of Ethanol + 500 µl of Acetone + 500 µl of Isopropanol.  Nutrient Agar (NA) plates were inoculated with test microorganisms and were evenly spread out. Each well was loaded with 500,1000,1500,2000 µl of corresponding concentration of sample and 10 mg of Tetracycline dissolved in 1 ml of DMSO was used as a Positive control for antibacterial activity. Ketaconazole (100μg/well) was used as a positive control for antifungal activity. The plates were incubated for 24h at 37°C. The development of inhibition zone around the well was measured (diameter) and recorded.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai, India for their support and encouragement.

Funding Source

The author(s) declare(s) that the funding is done by author only.

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