Inorganic scaling in membrane desalination: models, mechanisms, and characterization methods

J Rolf, T Cao, X Huang, C Boo, Q Li… - … Science & Technology, 2022 - ACS Publications
Inorganic scaling caused by precipitation of sparingly soluble salts at supersaturation is a
common but critical issue, limiting the efficiency of membrane-based desalination and brine …

Cuprous oxide (Cu2O) crystals with tailored architectures: A comprehensive review on synthesis, fundamental properties, functional modifications and applications

S Sun, X Zhang, Q Yang, S Liang, X Zhang… - Progress in Materials …, 2018 - Elsevier
Better understanding the crystal-facet engineering of a crystal with tailored architecture has
demonstrated a significant implication for rational design and synthesis of promising micro …

Reduced Graphene Oxide Conjugated Cu2O Nanowire Mesocrystals for High-Performance NO2 Gas Sensor

S Deng, V Tjoa, HM Fan, HR Tan… - Journal of the …, 2012 - ACS Publications
Reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-conjugated Cu2O nanowire mesocrystals were formed by
nonclassical crystallization in the presence of GO and o-anisidine under hydrothermal …

Synthesis of colloidal metal and metal alloy nanoparticles for electrochemical energy applications

H You, S Yang, B Ding, H Yang - Chemical Society Reviews, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
This Review is focused on the recent progresses in the synthetic approaches to the precise
control of structure, size, shape, composition and multi-functionality of metal and metal alloy …

In-situ liquid cell transmission electron microscopy investigation on oriented attachment of gold nanoparticles

C Zhu, S Liang, E Song, Y Zhou, W Wang… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
Inside a liquid solution, oriented attachment (OA) is now recognized to be as important a
pathway to crystal growth as other, more conventional growth mechanisms. However, the …

Collagen intrafibrillar mineralization as a result of the balance between osmotic equilibrium and electroneutrality

LN Niu, SE Jee, K Jiao, L Tonggu, M Li, L Wang… - Nature materials, 2017 - nature.com
Mineralization of fibrillar collagen with biomimetic process-directing agents has enabled
scientists to gain insight into the potential mechanisms involved in intrafibrillar …

Controlling mineral morphologies and structures in biological and synthetic systems

FC Meldrum, H Cölfen - Chemical reviews, 2008 - ACS Publications
The unique and frequently beautiful morphologies that characterize many biominerals have
long been a source of fascination. While research began by looking first at individual …

Oriented attachment and mesocrystals: Non-classical crystallization mechanisms based on nanoparticle assembly

M Niederberger, H Cölfen - Physical chemistry chemical physics, 2006 - pubs.rsc.org
In this review, we highlight particle based crystallization pathways leading to single crystals
via mesoscopic transformation. In contrast to the classical mechanism of atom/molecule …

Nanoporous Anatase TiO2 Mesocrystals: Additive-Free Synthesis, Remarkable Crystalline-Phase Stability, and Improved Lithium Insertion Behavior

J Ye, W Liu, J Cai, S Chen, X Zhao… - Journal of the American …, 2011 - ACS Publications
Unique spindle-shaped nanoporous anatase TiO2 mesocrystals with a single-crystal-like
structure and tunable sizes were successfully fabricated on a large scale through mesoscale …

Synthesis of precipitated calcium carbonate: a review

OA Jimoh, KS Ariffin, HB Hussin… - Carbonates and Evaporites, 2018 - Springer
The current high global demand for high-quality paper, paint, adhesive/sealant, and plastic,
filler industries cannot survive without unique and high-quality precipitated calcium …