The effect of a novel polyolefine based amphiphilic copolymer on the mineralization of calcium carbonate

- Pure spherical vaterite and rod-like aragonite can be easily obtained in the presence of PM-b-PAA.
- The mineralization temperature has the most direct influence on CaCO3 mineralization.
- The increase of PM-b-PAA concentration can cause the product aggregate.
- The role of PM-b-PAA is more evident when the ratio of hydrophilic chain segment (PAA block) is larger.
- Higher pH can make the role of PM-b-PAA weaker and contribute to the formation of aragonite.