Crystallization via phase transformation of a metastable precursor is a ubiquitous and effective strategy to direct the growth of crystalline nanomaterials with remarkable functional properties. However, determining the exact process by which transformation occurs at the nanoscale is a great challenge. Here, the recrystallization process of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) to hydroxyapatite (HAP) is explored by liquid-cell transmission electron microscopy (LC-TEM). It is found that confinement effect in liquid-cell can increase the size of ACP nanoparticles.
Published: October 9, 2021
Citation
Jin B., Z. Liu, C. Shao, J. Chen, L. Liu, R. Tang, and J.J. De Yoreo. 2021.Phase Transformation Mechanism of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate to Hydroxyapatite Investigated by Liquid-Cell Transmission Electron Microscopy.Crystal Growth & Design 21, no. 9:5126-5134.PNNL-SA-164157.doi:10.1021/acs.cgd.1c00503