Sol-gel method is one of the most potential techniques for mass-production of nano
hydroxyapatite. In this paper, particle size control techniques, including dripping speed control,
addition of several dispersants such as ammonium citrate, castor oil and silane coupling agent, as
well as usage of insoluble and water soluble starch additives, were investigated. The particle size
and microstructures of as synthesized hydroxyapatite were studied by X-ray diffraction, Scanning
electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. The results indicated that all the control
techniques had considerable effects on decreasing the crystallite size, and the starch additives also
exhibited obvious effect on preventing the agglomeration of nano crystallites during the
synthesizing process.