Calcium-Based Materials

Calcium-based natural minerals are important for a wide range of applications. Though these materials are available in nature, researchers are working toward developing them in the laboratory.Calcium-Based Materials: Processing, Characterization, and Applications introduces the possibility of designing these materials for particular applications.Introduces a variety of calcium-based materials and discusses synthesis, growth, and stabilityProvides in-depth coverage of calcium carbonateDiscusses applications of calcium-based minerals in different fieldsIncludes details on synchrotron X-ray tools for case mineralsThis comprehensive text is aimed at researchers in materials science, engineering, and bioengineering.