Biological synthesis of stable vaterite crystals by the reaction of calcium ions with germinating chickpea seeds
Title | Biological synthesis of stable vaterite crystals by the reaction of calcium ions with germinating chickpea seeds |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | Rautaray, D, Sanyal, A, Bharde, AA, Ahmad, A, Sastry, M |
Journal | Crystal Growth & Design |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 399-402 |
Date Published | MAR |
Type of Article | Article |
ISSN | 1528-7483 |
Abstract | The total biological synthesis of CaCO3 crystals of the metastable vaterite polymorph at room temperature by simple protein-mediated reaction of aqueous Ca2+ ions with the CO2 generated during the root growth from germinating chickpea (Cicer arietinum) seeds is described. Highly stable vaterite crystals of spherical morphology are obtained, indicating that the proteins secreted from the roots during growth play a crucial role in stabilizing and directing the crystal growth. |
DOI | 10.1021/cg0341858 |
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
Impact Factor (IF) | 4.425 |
Divison category:
Biochemical Sciences