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JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH
卷 610, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2023.127152
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A1; Characterization; Crystal habit; Additive impact; A2; Phase transition; B1; Nanomaterials; Calcium compounds
In this study, the phase transition of amorphous calcium carbonate to crystalline forms was investigated in a water/oil emulsion. The effects of different acid types and the addition of 12-hydroxystearic acid (HSA) were examined on the transition kinetics and crystal habits. It was found that an acidic environment accelerated the transition kinetics, while the presence of HSA hindered the transition and led to the formation of elongated rod-shaped crystals and less stable vaterite crystals.
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) nanoparticles for lubricant additives are typically manufactured in reverse emulsion. The amorphous form is sterically stabilised in oil to create the so-called, 'overbased detergents', for motor engine oils, whilst crystalline CaCO3 nanoparticles are produced for specific applications, like lubricating greases. Here, the phase transition of amorphous calcium carbonate to crystalline forms in a reverse water/oil emulsion was studied in a 23L jacketed batch reactor equipped with agitator, temperature and pressure control. During the process, several acids, such as acetic, alkylaryl and 12-hydroxystearic (HSA), were added. The impact of acid type and HSA quantity were studied with all other aspects constant. The amorphous to crystalline phase tran-sition kinetics were measured, the crystal habits were observed and the solid forms were characterized. With no HSA, a more acidic environment resulted in faster transition kinetics from amorphous CaCO3 to calcite. However, the presence of HSA tended to slow down the transition kinetics. Indeed, calcite crystal growth was asymmet-rically inhibited by HSA, leading to elongated rod-shaped crystals. Finally, a very high HSA concentration leads to the formation of vaterite crystals, vaterite being a less stable phase than calcite.
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