Synthesis and characterization of calcium hydroxide obtained from agave bagasse and investigation of its antibacterial activity

Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) is recognized as an efficient bactericide and is widely applied as a root canal filler in endodontic treatment. Ca(OH)2 is mainly produced by hydration of calcium oxide (CaO), a product of the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) from sources such as limesto...

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Main Authors:	Chávez Guerrero, Leonardo, Garza Cervantes, Javier Alberto, Caballero Hernández, Diana Elia, González López, Rodrigo, Sepúlveda Guzmán, Selene, Cantú Cárdenas, María Elena
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	T Tecnología en General
Online Access:	http://eprints.uanl.mx/18190/1/477.pdf