Investigation of Mineral-Aqueous Interfaces through Simulation and Scanning Probe Microscopy
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Open access
Date
2020Supervisor
Julian Gale
Paolo Raiteri
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Science and Engineering
School
School of Molecular and Life Sciences
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Abstract
Crystallisation of calcium phosphate minerals is a complex process. Here several aspects of such systems have been studied - from mixed ion associates and prenucleation clusters to step edges of mineral surfaces - using a combination of computer simulation and atomic force microscopy. This has led to new insights into non-classical pathways for phosphate mineral formation.
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