Synthesis Methods and Favorable Conditions for Spherical Vaterite Precipitation: A Review

Vaterite is the least thermodynamically stable anhydrous calcium carbonate polymorph. Its existence is very rare in nature, e.g., in some rock formations or as a component of biominerals produced by some fishes, crustaceans, or birds. Synthetic vaterite particles are proposed as carriers of active s...

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Main Author: Donata Konopacka-Łyskawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Crystals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/9/4/223