Quantum mechanical investigations on the formation of complex organic molecules on interstellar ice mantles. review and perspectives

L Zamirri, P Ugliengo, C Ceccarelli… - ACS Earth and Space …, 2019 - ACS Publications
The interstellar medium (ISM) is rich in molecules, from simple diatomic to complex organic
ones, some of which have a biotic potential. A notable example, in this respect, is …

Synthesis modification of hydroxyapatite surface for ethanol conversion: The role of the acidic/basic sites ratio

H Brasil, AFB Bittencourt, KCES Yokoo, PCD Mendes… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Several studies have investigated the acidic/basic sites of the hydroxyapatite (HAP) surface.
However, their specific role in the catalytic properties of HAP is still discussed. Here, we …

Effects of controlled crystalline surface of hydroxyapatite on methane oxidation reactions

SC Oh, J Xu, DT Tran, B Liu, D Liu - ACS Catalysis, 2018 - ACS Publications
Hydroxyapatite (HAP, Ca10 (PO4) 6 (OH) 2) has a hexagonal prismatic structure that
exposes two crystalline surfaces: prism-faceted a-and basal-faceted c-surfaces. In this work …

[HTML][HTML] Surface immobilization mechanisms of cobalt ions on hydroxyapatite catalyst supports

C Reynaud, C Thomas, D Brouri, Y Millot, A Miche… - Catalysis Today, 2024 - Elsevier
Cobalt deposition in an excess of solution was used to design Co-modified hydroxyapatite
materials with various Co loadings and controlled dispersion. It is rationalized how the …

Acid-base properties of hydroxyapatite(0001) by the adsorption of probe molecules: An ab initio investigation

AFB Bittencourt, PCD Mendes, GP Valença… - Physical Review …, 2021 - APS
The presence of both acidic and basic adsorption sites on the surface of hydroxyapatite [Ca
10 (PO 4) 6 (OH) 2; HAP] is an interesting property for catalytic applications. Here, we report …

Water at hydroxyapatite surfaces: the effect of coverage and surface termination as investigated by all-electron B3LYP-D* simulations

F Chiatti, M Delle Piane, P Ugliengo… - Theoretical Chemistry …, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Hydroxyapatite [HA, Ca 10 (PO 4) 6 (OH) 2], the main constituent of bones and teeth
enamels, is a widely studied and employed biomaterial. Its applications span from dental to …

The effect of water on the binding of glycosaminoglycan saccharides to hydroxyapatite surfaces: a molecular dynamics study

SER Hernandez, I Streeter… - Physical Chemistry …, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
Classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have been employed to study the interaction
of the saccharides glucuronic acid (GlcA) and N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) with the …

Transport properties of water molecules confined between hydroxyapaptite surfaces: A Molecular dynamics simulation approach

M Prakash, T Lemaire, D Di Tommaso… - Applied Surface …, 2017 - Elsevier
Water diffusion in the vicinity of hydroxyapatite (HAP) crystals is a key issue to describe
biomineralization process. In this study, a configuration of parallel HAP platelets mimicking …

Properties and reactivity toward water of a type carbonated apatite and hydroxyapatite surfaces

F Peccati, C Bernocco, P Ugliengo… - The Journal of Physical …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Hydroxyapatite (HA) and carbonated apatite (CAp) constitute the mineral part of biological
hard tissue and are key materials in dental implants and bone regeneration. This work …

A step toward control of the surface structure of biomimetic hydroxyapatite nanoparticles: effect of carboxylates on the {010} P-rich/Ca-rich facets ratio

Y Sakhno, P Ivanchenko, M Iafisco… - The Journal of …, 2015 - ACS Publications
Two types of biomimetic hydroxyapatite (HA) nanoparticles were prepared by acid–base
neutralization reactions, using Ca (OH) 2 or Ca (CH3COO) 2 as a calcium source, to …