Bio-mineralisation, characterization, and stability of calcium carbonate containing organic matter
Renlu Liu, Shanshan Huang, Xiaowen Zhang, Yongsheng Song, Genhe He, Zaifeng Wang, Bin Lian
Abstract
The amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) or polycrystalline vaterite, which has long-term water stability and thermal stability, can be induced by bacteria. These biogenic CaCO<sub>3</sub> are organo-mineral complexes.
Topics & Concepts
Calcium carbonateCarbonateCharacterization (materials science)Organic matterChemistryCalciumEnvironmental chemistryMineralogyMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsMicrobial Applications in Construction Materials