Strained calcite crystals from amorphous calcium carbonate containing an organic molecule
So Sugiyama, Mihiro Takasaki, Yuya Oaki, Hiroaki Imai
Abstract
Strained calcite was produced from amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) containing aspartic acid and characterized by Raman spectroscopy and nanoindentation.
Topics & Concepts
CalciteAmorphous calcium carbonateCalcium carbonateAmorphous solidCarbonateMoleculeChemical engineeringOrganic moleculesMaterials scienceCalciumChemistryInorganic chemistryMineralogyCrystallographyOrganic chemistryEngineeringCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionCrystallization and Solubility StudiesBone Tissue Engineering Materials