Figures & data
Figure 1 Characterization of SBA-15.
Notes: (A) Transmission electron microscopy images with different magnifications: (A1, A2) ordered SBA-15 mesopore materials; (A3, A4) unordered mesopore materials. (B) Small-angle X-ray diffraction patterns of SBA-15. (C) N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms and pore-size distributions of SBA-15.
Abbreviations: SBA-15, silica-based mesoporous material; STP, standard temperature and pressure.
![Figure 1 Characterization of SBA-15.Notes: (A) Transmission electron microscopy images with different magnifications: (A1, A2) ordered SBA-15 mesopore materials; (A3, A4) unordered mesopore materials. (B) Small-angle X-ray diffraction patterns of SBA-15. (C) N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms and pore-size distributions of SBA-15.Abbreviations: SBA-15, silica-based mesoporous material; STP, standard temperature and pressure.](/cms/asset/0420008d-b58f-4393-a2be-ba98981946b2/dijn_a_85763_f0001_b.jpg)
Figure 2 Fourier-transform infrared spectra of samples.
Notes: (A) Calcium sulfate cement (CSC); (B) CSC-5S; (C) CSC-10S; (D) CSC-15S; (E) CSC-20S.
![Figure 2 Fourier-transform infrared spectra of samples.Notes: (A) Calcium sulfate cement (CSC); (B) CSC-5S; (C) CSC-10S; (D) CSC-15S; (E) CSC-20S.](/cms/asset/ee142f9d-a596-417d-bfc9-15e62018dfde/dijn_a_85763_f0002_c.jpg)
Figure 3 Mechanical properties.
Notes: (A) The load-displacement curve of CSC/SBA-15 (nonporous material). (B) The compressive strength of CSC/BSA-15: (B1) compared with CSC-5S, CSC-10S, and CSC-20S, ***P<0.05; compared with CSC-10S and CSC-20S, **P<0.05; compared with CSC-20S, *P<0.01; (B2) compared with CSC-10S and CSC-20S, *P<0.05; compared with CSC-20S, **P<0.01.
Abbreviations: CSC, calcium sulfate cement; SBA-15, silica-based mesoporous material.
![Figure 3 Mechanical properties.Notes: (A) The load-displacement curve of CSC/SBA-15 (nonporous material). (B) The compressive strength of CSC/BSA-15: (B1) compared with CSC-5S, CSC-10S, and CSC-20S, ***P<0.05; compared with CSC-10S and CSC-20S, **P<0.05; compared with CSC-20S, *P<0.01; (B2) compared with CSC-10S and CSC-20S, *P<0.05; compared with CSC-20S, **P<0.01.Abbreviations: CSC, calcium sulfate cement; SBA-15, silica-based mesoporous material.](/cms/asset/6d9ad49c-7a45-426a-aa36-ddebcf4d523a/dijn_a_85763_f0003_c.jpg)
Figure 4 Scanning electron microscopy after 7-day immersion in simulated body fluid.
Notes: (A) ×200; (B) ×500; (C) ×5,000; (D) ×10,000.
Abbreviation: CSC, calcium sulfate cement.
![Figure 4 Scanning electron microscopy after 7-day immersion in simulated body fluid.Notes: (A) ×200; (B) ×500; (C) ×5,000; (D) ×10,000.Abbreviation: CSC, calcium sulfate cement.](/cms/asset/2748f232-3719-4096-9cd1-ec9ff07e288a/dijn_a_85763_f0004_b.jpg)
Figure 5 Scanning electron microscopy after 14-day immersion in simulated body fluid.
Notes: (A) ×200; (B) ×500; (C) ×5,000; (D) ×10,000.
Abbreviation: CSC, calcium sulfate cement.
![Figure 5 Scanning electron microscopy after 14-day immersion in simulated body fluid.Notes: (A) ×200; (B) ×500; (C) ×5,000; (D) ×10,000.Abbreviation: CSC, calcium sulfate cement.](/cms/asset/c1025d8d-9fad-4079-bf17-8934fbe6a414/dijn_a_85763_f0005_c.jpg)
Figure 6 X-ray diffraction of the surface after 14-day immersion in simulated body fluid.
Abbreviation: CSC, calcium sulfate cement.
![Figure 6 X-ray diffraction of the surface after 14-day immersion in simulated body fluid.Abbreviation: CSC, calcium sulfate cement.](/cms/asset/2f858887-31fb-41a7-a6e4-5c299ea48706/dijn_a_85763_f0006_c.jpg)
Figure 7 BMP-2 adsorption and release characteristics.
Notes: (A) BMP-2 adsorption, compared to CSC-10S and CSC-20S, *P<0.05; compared to CSC-20S, **P<0.01. (B) The release rate of BMP-2 slows with increasing mass percentage of SBA-15.
Abbreviations: CSC, calcium sulfate cement; SBA-15, silica-based mesoporous material.
![Figure 7 BMP-2 adsorption and release characteristics.Notes: (A) BMP-2 adsorption, compared to CSC-10S and CSC-20S, *P<0.05; compared to CSC-20S, **P<0.01. (B) The release rate of BMP-2 slows with increasing mass percentage of SBA-15.Abbreviations: CSC, calcium sulfate cement; SBA-15, silica-based mesoporous material.](/cms/asset/817917fc-d086-431b-8030-2ec73743c87a/dijn_a_85763_f0007_c.jpg)
Figure 8 Weight loss of CSC/SBA-15 with different mass ratios immersed in Tris-HCl solution.
Notes: (A) Weight loss of CSC/SBA-15 compared to CSC and CSC-5S, *P<0.05. (B) Degradation rate of CSC/SBA-15 compared to CSC and CSC-5S, *P<0.05; compared to CSC-10S, #P<0.05.
Abbreviations: CSC, calcium sulfate cement; SBA-15, silica-based mesoporous material.
![Figure 8 Weight loss of CSC/SBA-15 with different mass ratios immersed in Tris-HCl solution.Notes: (A) Weight loss of CSC/SBA-15 compared to CSC and CSC-5S, *P<0.05. (B) Degradation rate of CSC/SBA-15 compared to CSC and CSC-5S, *P<0.05; compared to CSC-10S, #P<0.05.Abbreviations: CSC, calcium sulfate cement; SBA-15, silica-based mesoporous material.](/cms/asset/95452e83-7b4f-48ce-8921-fd3f588a19b3/dijn_a_85763_f0008_b.jpg)