Biomimetic formation of CaCO_1tn3 particles showing single and hierarchical structures [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Alina-Elena Voinescu

Biomimetic Formation of CaCO Particles 3Showing Single and Hierarchical Structures Dissertation zur Erlangung des Grades Doktor der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.) der Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät IV Chemie und Pharmazie der Universität Regensburg vorgelegt von Alina-Elena Voinescu Regensburg 2008 Promotionsgesucht eingereicht am: 08. April 2008 Promotionskolloquium am: 13. Mai 2008 Die Arbeit wurde angeleitet von Prof. Dr. Werner Kunz Prüfungsausschuss: Vorsitzender: Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Josef Barthel 1. Gutachter: Prof. Dr. Werner Kunz 2. Gutachter: Prof. Dr. Arno Pfitzner 3. Gutachter: Prof. Dr. Georg Schmeer For Adrian Marinescu Acknowledgements The present PhD project was undertaken at the Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Regensburg (Germany) and it is my pleasure to thank numerous people, who became involved in many different ways. First and foremost, I would like to thank my PhD supervisor, Prof. Werner Kunz, who offered me this fascinating topic and provided me the best scientific support. I am especially grateful to him for his constructive guidance during this time, which, combined with his stimulating participation, kept me motivated and always enthusiastic. Sincere thanks go to Dr.