Novel Synthesis of Nanocalcite from Phosphogypsum and Cesium Carbonate: Control and Optimization of Particle Size
Meryem Bensemlali,
Badreddine Hatimi,
Asmae Sanad,
Layla El Gaini,
Meryeme Joudi,
Najoua Labjar,
Hamid Nasrellah,
Abdellatif Aarfane,
Mina Bakasse
Affiliations
Meryem Bensemlali
Laboratory of Organic Bioorganic and Environmental Chemistry, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco
Badreddine Hatimi
Laboratory of Organic Bioorganic and Environmental Chemistry, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco
Asmae Sanad
Laboratory of Organic Bioorganic and Environmental Chemistry, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco
Layla El Gaini
Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University Marrakech, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Meryeme Joudi
Laboratory of Organic Bioorganic and Environmental Chemistry, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco
Najoua Labjar
Laboratory of Spectroscopy, Molecular Modeling, Materials, Nanomaterials, Water and Environnement, High National School of Arts and Crafts (ENSAM), Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10106, Morocco
Hamid Nasrellah
Laboratory of Organic Bioorganic and Environmental Chemistry, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco
Abdellatif Aarfane
Laboratory of Organic Bioorganic and Environmental Chemistry, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco
Mina Bakasse
Laboratory of Organic Bioorganic and Environmental Chemistry, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco
This study investigates a controlled synthesis and particle size optimization of nanocalcite particles using phosphogypsum, a waste byproduct from the phosphate fertilizer industry, and cesium carbonate (Cs2CO3), a common carbonate source. The effects of synthesis parameters, including temperature and pH, on the size, morphology, and crystallinity of the synthesized nanocalcite particles were systematically examined. The optimized synthesis conditions for obtaining nanocalcite particles with desired properties are discussed. The synthesized nanocalcite particles were characterized using various techniques, such as XRD, FTIR, and SEM, to analyze their crystal structure, morphology, and elemental composition. Particle sizes were determined using the Debye–Scherrer method, and accordingly, nanometric sizes were achieved. The potential applications of the synthesized nanocalcite particles in cementitious materials, agriculture, and drug delivery are highlighted. This research provides valuable insights into the sustainable synthesis and size optimization of nanocalcite particles from phosphogypsum and Cs2CO3 at a controlled temperature and pH.
