Article Open access Published: 13 April 2017 Chiral acidic amino acids induce chiral hierarchical structure in calcium carbonate Wenge Jiang, Michael S. Pacella, Dimitra Athanasiadou, Valentin ...

This month we feature chemicals that have important applications in industry and the lab.—Ed. Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) is a natural product found in many settings, including the minerals aragonite 1 ...

Weaver et al. Dairy vs. Calcium Carbonate in Promoting Peak Bone Mass and Bone Maintenance During Subsequent Calcium Deficiency. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 2009; 090323104508033 DOI: 10 ...

It is a major constituent of bones and teeth, providing structure and strength. Calcium carbonate provides structural rigidity in shells and exoskeletons. In vertebrates such as mammals and fish, ...