Synthesis of nanostructured calcite particles in coccolithophores, unicellular algae.

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Synthesis of nanostructured calcite particles in coccolithophores, unicellular algae.

Holtz, LM, Langer, G, Rokitta, SD and Thoms, S ;

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Lena-Maria.Holtz [ at ] awi.de

Abstract

<title>Abstract</title> <p>This chapter focuses on the intracellular mechanisms underlying the synthesis of nanostructured coccoliths. Specifically, the chapter discusses the following topics: excursus into carbonate chemistry; excursus into the cellular constitution of coccolithophores; providing calcium and inorganic carbon for coccolith synthesis; chemical control of calcite precipitation; coccolith morphogenesis; nucleation; and growth coccolith.</p>

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Holtz, LM, Langer, G, Rokitta, SD and Thoms, S ;

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AWI Organizations > Biosciences > BioGeoScience

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Organizations > AWI Organizations > Biosciences > BioGeoScience

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Helmholtz Research Programs > PACES I (2009-2013) > TOPIC 1: The Changing Arctic and Antarctic > WP 1.6: Ocean Warming and Acidification: Organisms and their changing Role in Marine Ecosystems

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Helmholtz Programs > Helmholtz Research Programs > PACES I (2009-2013) > TOPIC 1: The Changing Arctic and Antarctic > WP 1.6: Ocean Warming and Acidification: Organisms and their changing Role in Marine Ecosystems

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Published

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34750

DOI https://www.doi.org/10.1079/9781780642239.0132

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Holtz, L. , Langer, G. , Rokitta, S. and Thoms, S. (2013): Synthesis of nanostructured calcite particles in coccolithophores, unicellular algae. / M. Rai and C. Posten (editors) , Green biosynthesis of nanoparticles: mechanisms and applications, Wallingford, UK, CABI, ISBN: 978-1-78064-223-9 . doi: https://www.doi.org/10.1079/9781780642239.0132

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