Strategic Objectives
• Master the precise mechanisms of nucleation and crystal lattice formation.
• Control crystal habit and morphology for industrial and environmental applications.
• Discover the catalytic pathways that accelerate slow mineralization rates.
• Optimize purity and structural integrity of calcite and magnesite precipitates.
The Core Challenge
While carbon capture focuses on gathering CO2, the real challenge lies in the complex kinetics of turning ions into stable, pure solid minerals.
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The Genesis of Solids
02
The Thermodynamics of Carbonates
03
Ion Activity and Supersaturation
04
The Architecture of Calcite
05
The Magnesite Challenge
06
Surface Free Energy
07
Classic Crystal Growth Models
08
Crystal Habit and Morphology
09
The Role of Epitaxy
10
Kinetics of Precipitation
11
Ostwald Ripening
12
Impurity Incorporation
13
Catalyzing the Solid State
14
The Amorphous Precursor Phase
15
Aqueous Chemistry and pH Effects
16
Diffusion-Limited Growth
17
Polymorphism in Carbonates
18
Biomineralization Insights
19
Aggregation and Coalescence
20
Solubility Products and Equilibria
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