Tracking mineral growth on zein- and polydopamine-coated titanium dioxide nanoparticles (IMAGE)

Jeonbuk National University, Sustainable Strategy team, Planning and Coordination Division

Tracking mineral growth on zein- and polydopamine-coated titanium dioxide nanoparticles

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Polydopamine-coated nanoparticles accumulated about 37% more mineral mass than zein-coated ones, indicating faster nucleation and sustained crystal growth. The findings show how the surface chemistry of coatings can influence mineralization rates

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Professor Chan Hee Park from Jeonbuk National University

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