The influence of <scp>l</scp>-aspartic acid on calcium carbonate nucleation and growth revealed by <i>in situ</i> liquid phase TEM
Mariana M. Longuinho, Vinavadini Ramnarain, Nathaly Ortiz Peña, Dris Ihiawakrim, R. Soria-Martínez, Marcos Farina, Ovidiu Ersen, André L. Rossi
Abstract
The l -Asp has a modulator function during CaCO 3 crystallization by interaction with free calcium through coordinated bonds, forming vesicle-like structures during interaction CaCO 3 nuclei.
Topics & Concepts
CrystallizationNucleationIn situCalcium carbonateCalciumAspartic acidPhase (matter)ChemistryVesicleCrystallographyChemical engineeringAmino acidBiochemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringMembraneCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionCephalopods and Marine BiologyCrystallization and Solubility Studies