Synthesis and characterization of calcium carbonate obtained from green mussel and crab shells as a biomaterials candidate

• Main Authors: Ismail, Rifky, Cionita, Tezara, Wong, Ling Shing, Fitriyana, Deni Fajar, Siregar, Januar Parlaungan, Bayuseno, Athanasius Priharyoto, Nugraha, Fariz Wisda, Muhamadin, Rilo Chandra, Junid, Ramli, Endot, Nor Azam
• Format: Article
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103391/; https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/16/5712

Green mussel and crab shells are natural sources of CaCO3, which is widely used as a bioceramic for biomedical applications, although they are commonly disposed of in landfills. The improper disposal of green mussel and crab shells can cause environmental pollution, reducing the quality of life in t...