Phosphonates are anthropogenic complexing agents containing one or more C–PO (OH) 2
groups. They are used in numerous technical and industrial applications as chelating agents …

Metastable thermodynamic states are frequently encountered in pharmaceutical systems, in
the intentional or unintentional creation of supersaturation, in the crystallization of desired …

Crystallization is an important separation and purification process used in industries ranging
from bulk commodity chemicals to specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals. In recent years …

This handbook facilitates the selection, design and operation of large-scale industrial
crystallizers that process crystals with the proper size distribution, shape and purity sought …

Small block copolymers, consisting of a hydrophilic poly (ethylene glycol) block and a
second hydrophilic moiety which strongly interacts with alkaline earth ions, were employed …

Magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement is a promising material for fire-proofing and insulation
applications. Here, we have studied the effects of phosphoric acid and phosphates (H 3 PO …

Fourteen different types of coatings cover rock surfaces in every terrestrial weathering
environment, altering the appearance of the underlying landform. Some accretions …

A new way to tailor the crystal chemistry of inorganic solids involves molecular recongnition
between two‐dimensional organic templates and embryonic inorganic aggregates …

Considerable disparity exists in the published thermodynamic data for selected species in
the Ca2+/CO2/H2O system near 25° C and 1 atm pressure. Some authors doubt the …

Metal phosphonates have been recognized as promising catalysts due to their unique
properties such as convenient synthesis routes, lower cost, tunable acidity and basicity, and …