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Novel Synthesis of Nanocalcite from Phosphogypsum and Cesium Carbonate: Control and Optimization of Particle Size
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Meryem Bensemlali, Badreddine Hatimi, Asmae Sanad, Layla El Gaini, Meryeme Joudi, Najoua Labjar, Hamid Nasrellah, Abdellatif Aarfane and Mina Bakasse
Eng 2024, 5(2), 932-943; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5020050 (registering DOI) - 21 May 2024
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This study investigates a controlled synthesis and particle size optimization of nanocalcite particles using phosphogypsum, a waste byproduct from the phosphate fertilizer industry, and cesium carbonate (Cs
2CO
3), a common carbonate source. The effects of synthesis parameters, including temperature and
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This study investigates a controlled synthesis and particle size optimization of nanocalcite particles using phosphogypsum, a waste byproduct from the phosphate fertilizer industry, and cesium carbonate (Cs
2CO
3), a common carbonate source. The effects of synthesis parameters, including temperature and pH, on the size, morphology, and crystallinity of the synthesized nanocalcite particles were systematically examined. The optimized synthesis conditions for obtaining nanocalcite particles with desired properties are discussed. The synthesized nanocalcite particles were characterized using various techniques, such as XRD, FTIR, and SEM, to analyze their crystal structure, morphology, and elemental composition. Particle sizes were determined using the Debye–Scherrer method, and accordingly, nanometric sizes were achieved. The potential applications of the synthesized nanocalcite particles in cementitious materials, agriculture, and drug delivery are highlighted. This research provides valuable insights into the sustainable synthesis and size optimization of nanocalcite particles from phosphogypsum and Cs
2CO
3 at a controlled temperature and pH.
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