The nucleation and growth of inorganic scale on membrane surfaces is a problem shared by
operators of reverse osmosis systems. While suite of indicators exists to predict scale …

The current high global demand for high-quality paper, paint, adhesive/sealant, and plastic,
filler industries cannot survive without unique and high-quality precipitated calcium …

Atomistic simulation techniques have been employed to investigate the effect of molecular
adsorption of water on the low-index surfaces of calcite, aragonite, and vaterite. Calculated …

Microbial degradation of urea was investigated as a potential geochemical catalyst for Ca
carbonate precipitation and associated solid phase capture of common groundwater …

The ability of solid peroxides to provide sustained release of both oxygen and hydrogen
peroxide makes them potentially suitable for oxygen release or antibacterial applications …

Although the electrochemical water softening in the divided cell has been proven capable of
avoiding the requirement of high working electrode surface area, its industrial application is …

Calcium carbonate scale inhibition by three inhibitors, polyacrylic acid (PAA),
aminotrimethylenephosphonic acid (ATMP) and polyamino polyether …

Microorganisms have played a critical role in geological processes and in the formation of
soils throughout the geological times. It is hypothesized that biological activity can also affect …

The kinetics of transformation of vaterite to calcite in aqueous solution was studied at
temperatures between 25° C and 45° C and ionic strengths between 15 and 415 mmol dm …

The primary limitations to inland brackish water reverse osmosis (RO) desalination are the
cost and technical feasibility of concentrate disposal. To decrease concentrate volume, a …