Publications by authors named "Razi Safadi"
Article Synopsis
- Silica polymerization is crucial in various chemical processes, but industrial methods often require extreme conditions, whereas nature can precipitate silica under mild conditions using dilute solutions.
- The study highlights the role of amine-rich organic macromolecules, which enhance silica polymerization in a pH-dependent manner, demonstrating that this process operates independently of the concentration of silica.
- The findings suggest a two-step phase separation for silica formation, leading to the creation of specialized organic-inorganic nanomaterials that mimic evolutionary principles in their design.
