The development of green and sustainable chemistry is one of the most exciting challenges
in modern chemistry. In this way, design of new catalysts for heterogeneous processes is of …

It is well known that organic molecules from the vertebrate extracellular matrix of calcifying
tissues are essential in structuring the apatite mineral. Here, we show that water also plays a …

In this review, the current status of the influence of added ions (ie, SiO44−, CO32−, etc.) and
surface states (ie, hydrated and non-apatite layers) on the biocompatibility nature of …

Many organisms use amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) and control its stability by various
additives and water; however, the underlying mechanisms are yet unclear. Here, the effect of …

Abundant hydration, diffusivity, and volatile phase composition render the surface of calcium
phosphates (CPs) a complex dynamic region. Three CP powders were analyzed using X-ray …

Abstract Hydroxyapatite (HAP; Ca 10 (PO 4) 6 (OH) 2) is a well-recognized catalyst for the
Guerbet coupling of ethanol to butanol. In an effort to explore the role of the anion …

Aromatic alcohols are essential components of many solvents, coatings, plasticizers, fine
chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Traditional manufacturing processes involving the …

Acid sites, base sites, and acid–base site pairs on zirconia, magnesia, and hydroxyapatite
were investigated using diffuse reflectance FT-IR spectroscopy (DRIFTS) to evaluate the …

Several studies have investigated the acidic/basic sites of the hydroxyapatite (HAP) surface.
However, their specific role in the catalytic properties of HAP is still discussed. Here, we …

Some fundamental concepts about the features of a solid material surface and the
adsorption at the gas-solid interface are illustrated. The basic tools dealing with the …