In:
Chemie Ingenieur Technik, Wiley, Vol. 90, No. 4 ( 2018-04), p. 456-463
Abstract:
Coccoliths are microstructured calcite particles that are naturally produced by marine microalgae. Their sophisticated morphology and narrow size distribution distinguishes them from artificially produced particles and makes them an interesting subject for all kind of applications. Coccoliths cannot be artificially reproduced and, therefore, must be harvested from cultivation. In this work, it is demonstrated that coccolith properties are not fixed. The variation of process parameters, medium composition and purification procedure allows for the manipulation of certain coccolith characteristics. In this regard, it is possible to change the chemical composition, proportion of organic matter and surface character. In the future, this may allow for the adjustment of coccoliths for specific applications.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0009-286X
,
1522-2640
DOI:
10.1002/cite.201700108
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
215592-8
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2035041-7
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