Biogenic calcite particles from microalgae—Coccoliths as a potential raw material
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DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201600183
Abstract: Synthetic calcite (CaCO3) particles are found in a broad range of applications. The geometry of particles produced from limestone or precipitation are versatile but limited to basic shapes. The microalga Emiliania huxleyi produces micro‐structured calcite… read more here.
Keywords: particles microalgae; calcite; calcite particles; particle ... See more keywords
Novel Drug Carrier: 5-Fluorouracil Formulation in Nanoporous Biogenic Mg-calcite from Blue Crab Shells—Proof of Concept
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c03285
Abstract: The ever-growing demand for novel, cheaper, and more effective drugs has put nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery to the forefront of scientific innovation. Owing to its porous three-dimensional (3D)-nanostructure and properties, the biogenic calcite from… read more here.
Keywords: blue crab; drug; proof concept; carrier ... See more keywords