Polyamines Promote Aragonite Nucleation and Generate Biomimetic Structures
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203759
Abstract: Calcium carbonate biomineralization is remarkable for the ability of organisms to produce calcite or aragonite with perfect fidelity, where this is commonly attributed to specific anionic biomacromolecules. However, it is proven difficult to mimic this… read more here.
Keywords: nucleation; magnesium ions; polyamines promote; promote aragonite ... See more keywords
Synthesis of Phospho-Polypeptides via Phosphate-Containing N-Carboxyanhydride: Application in Enzyme-Induced Self-Assembly, and Calcium Carbonate Mineralization.
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DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202000322
Abstract: An easy synthetic strategy was developed to synthesize the phosphate-functionalized amino acid N-carboxyanhydride (NCA), using simple primary amine initiators to obtain homo and block phospho-polypeptides with controlled molecular weight and molecular weight distribution. The methodology… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; block; self assembly; phosphate ... See more keywords
Calcium carbonate precipitation by cave bacteria isolated from Kashmir Cave, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24105
Abstract: The participation of numerous physicochemical and biological functions maintains the evolution and expansion of the remarkable nature. Due to its vast applicability in several engineering disciplines, naturally occurring bio‐mineralization or microbially induced calcium carbonate (MICP)… read more here.
Keywords: cave bacteria; microscopy; kashmir cave; calcium carbonate ... See more keywords
Flash Nanoprecipitation Fabrication of PEI@Amorphous Calcium Carbonate Hybrid Nanoparticles for siRNA Delivery.
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DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300085
Abstract: RNA interference (RNAi) is a promising approach for disease treatments. But the development of safe and effective delivery carriers remains a major challenge. Organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles (NPs), with the integration of functions from distinct materials,… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid nanoparticles; acc nps; amorphous calcium; calcium carbonate ... See more keywords
Melt fracture and rheology of linear low density polyethylene - calcium carbonate composites
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DOI: 10.1002/pen.24477
Abstract: Rheological behavior and melt fracture of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) calcium carbonate (CaCO3) composites were investigated. Two types of commercial inorganic fillers were used, unmodified and modified with stearic acid. Rheological capillary studies were conducted… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; rheology; melt fracture; polyethylene ... See more keywords
Comparison between calcium carbonate and β‐tricalcium phosphate as additives of 3D printed scaffolds with polylactic acid matrix
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DOI: 10.1002/term.2990
Abstract: In this study, polylactic acid (PLA)‐based composite scaffolds with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and beta‐tricalcium phosphate (β‐TCP) were obtained by 3D printing. These structures were evaluated as potential 3D structures for bone tissue regeneration. Morphological, mechanical,… read more here.
Keywords: polylactic acid; calcium carbonate; tricalcium phosphate;
A Natural, Calcium-Rich Marine Multi-mineral Complex Preserves Bone Structure, Composition and Strength in an Ovariectomised Rat Model of Osteoporosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00223-017-0299-7
Abstract: Calcium supplements are used as an aid in the prevention of osteopenia and osteoporosis and also for the treatment of patients when used along with medication. Many of these supplements are calcium carbonate based. This… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; aquamin; model osteoporosis; calcium ... See more keywords
Current challenges and future directions for bacterial self-healing concrete
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-018-8830-y
Abstract: Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) has been widely explored and applied in the field of environmental engineering over the last decade. Calcium carbonate is naturally precipitated as a byproduct of various microbial metabolic activities.… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; healing concrete; calcium; self healing ... See more keywords
Mechanism of adsorption of actives onto microporous functionalised calcium carbonate (FCC)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10450-017-9880-7
Abstract: Microporous ‘functionalised’ calcium carbonate (FCC) has potential for use as a carrier for the controlled release of ‘actives’, by permeation and diffusion. We have investigated the nature of the FCC surface and the mechanism of… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; adsorption; fcc; microporous functionalised ... See more keywords
Chloride, Calcium Carbonate and Total Soluble Salts Contents Distribution for An-Najaf and Al-Kufa Cities’ Soil by Using GIS
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DOI: 10.1007/s10706-018-0754-x
Abstract: The main objective of the paper is to create geotechnical maps for three soil chemical properties in An-Najaf and Kufa cities’ soil by utilizing of GIS tools. This properties are the chloride concentration, calcium carbonate… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; gis; najaf kufa; soil ... See more keywords
In vitro preparation and characterization of amorphous calcium carbonate nanoparticles for applications in curcumin delivery
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DOI: 10.1007/s10853-019-03686-3
Abstract: The development of high drug loading and sustained release nanoparticles by simple and economical methods is significant for the treatment of diseases. Amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) is an ideal drug delivery system because of its… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; delivery; amorphous calcium; drug ... See more keywords