Systematic Study of Preparing Porous CaCO3 Vaterite Particles for Controlled Drug Release [PDF]
NanomaterialsPorous CaCO3 vaterite particles have been widely used as drug carriers for biomedical applications due to their high biocompatibility and low production costs.
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Quantum Diamond Microscopy of Individual Vaterite Microspheres Containing Magnetite Nanoparticles [PDF]
NanomaterialsBiocompatible vaterite microspheres, renowned for their porous structure, are promising carriers for magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) in biomedical applications such as targeted drug delivery and diagnostic imaging.
Mona Jani +8 more
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Synthesis Methods and Favorable Conditions for Spherical Vaterite Precipitation: A Review
Crystals, 2019 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.
Donata Konopacka-Łyskawa
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Terahertz spectroscopy for analysis of vaterite-to-calcite crystal phase transition induced by distilled water. [PDF]
PLoS ONEVaterite is a crystalline polymorph of anhydrous calcium carbonate (CaCO3), which exhibits relatively low stability compared to other two polymorphs, calcite and aragonite.
Shuhei Okada +2 more
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Vaterite/Fucoidan Hybrid Microparticles: Fabrication, Loading of Lactoferrin, Structural Characteristics and Functional Properties [PDF]
Marine DrugsFucoidan is of considerable interest for the development of drug carriers. The inclusion of fucoidan allows calcium carbonate microparticles in the form of vaterite to acquire new properties, enabling their use in the immobilization of protein ...
Daniil V. Mosievich +13 more
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Enhancing the economic feasibility of vaterite production using calcium hydroxide in pH-swing processes [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe challenge of cost-effective and efficient indirect carbonation processes is significant. This study aimed to address the limitations associated with alkaline additives, which are among the primary factors negatively affecting the economic viability ...
Won Jo, Myoung-Jin Kim
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Use of Foliar Biostimulants in Durum Wheat: Understanding Its Potential in Improving Agronomic and Quality Responses Under Mediterranean Field Conditions [PDF]
PlantsFoliar application of biostimulants can be a valid option to reach the goal of sustainable intensification in agriculture, especially in extensive crops such as durum wheat.
Angelo Rossini +2 more
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L‐Aspartic Acid with Dual Functions: An Eco‐Friendly and Affordable Choice to Accelerate High Salinity Brine Utilization [PDF]
Advanced ScienceL‐Aspartic acid (L‐Asp) poses a dual function, which can affect the evaporation and crystallization process of the high‐salinity brine by altering the physical or chemical properties of the salts. MSWI (municipal solid waste incineration) fly ash washing
Suning Mao +11 more
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Investigation of the process of recrystallization calcium carbonate microparticles grown on polycaprolactone nanofibers using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction [PDF]
Известия Саратовского университета. Новая серия: Физика, 2023 Background and Objectives: A method for the mineralization of polycaprolactone nanofibers with microparticles of calcium carbonate (vaterite) is presented.
Koronevskiy, Nikita Vladimirovich +4 more
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Submicron vaterite particles, loaded with porphyrazine photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy of bladder carcinoma cells [PDF]
Известия Саратовского университета. Новая серия: Физика, 2023 Background and Objectives: Bladder cancer is one of the ten most common cancers causing a high mortality rate. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is one of the promising ways to treat this disease.
Shestakova, Lydia N. +6 more
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