RT Journal Article
T1 Exploring crystal growth dynamics of calcium carbonate and phosphate in silica gels: effects of phosphate concentration on morphology and composition
A1 Sánchez Pastor, Nuria
A1 Jorge Pinto, Andre Filipe
A1 Del Buey Fernández, Pablo
A1 Astilleros García-Monge, José Manuel
AB Calcium carbonate and phosphate crystallization processes are fundamental in both geological and biomineralization contexts (Kuczumow et al., 2022a). This study explores the formation and characteristics of calcium carbonate and phosphate phases grown within a silica hydrogel medium, with particular focus on understanding the effects of phosphate ion concentration on crystal morphology and composition. Utilizing a U-tube setup, the diffusion of calcium chloride and sodium carbonate solutions through a silica gel matrix doped with potassium phosphate allowed the crystallization processes to be controlled, mimicking environmental conditions that may influence biomineralization and industrial applications.
PB Sociedad Española de Mineralogía
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/121345
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/121345
LA eng
NO Nuria Sánchez-Pastor, André Jorge Pinto, Pablo del Buey Fernández, José Manuel Astilleros (2025). Exploring Crystal Growth Dynamics of Calcium Carbonate and Phosphate in Silica Gels: Effects of Phosphate Concentration on Morphology and Composition. Macla n. 2, p. 218-219
DS Docta Complutense
RD 10 jul 2025