Skip to main content
Category
Znanstveni projekti Ministarstva znanosti, obrazovanja i športa
Start date
Feb 1st 2007
End date
Dec 31st 2011
Status
Done

Principal investigator

Each of the model systems (carbonates, phosphates and oxalates of calcium, magnesium ammonium phosphates, layered double hydroxides – LDH) that is supposed to be studied can precipitate in the form of polymorphs, hydrates or chemically different compounds. Apart from their inherent aptness for the pure academic studies, these systems are also of practical importance because of their potential application. It is to be expected that the results of proposed investigations of calcium carbonate interactions with natural acid glycoproteins and synthetic analogues (acid poly-amino acids) will contribute to the development of new preparation method of composite biomaterials with exceptional mechanical properties. Likewise, the studies of porous calcium carbonate, hydroxyapatite and LDH, into which different classes of model organic molecules (polysaccharides, polypeptides, nucleic acids) are absorbed, will contribute to the development of organic/inorganic systems for a controlled release of active molecules in body. Besides, cognition on the conditions at which precipitation and transformation of calcium oxalates and magnesium (ammonium) phosphates take place (constituents of urinary calculi), will be a theorethical base and supplement to the clinical and epidemiological studies.

This site uses cookies.. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more detailed information on the cookies we use, please check our Privacy Policy.

Customise settings
  • Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.