Calcium isn’t just for strong bones—it’s a quiet powerhouse in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and even climate solutions. From making cement and purifying water to boosting tomato yields ...

(Nanowerk News) Calcium oxide is a cheap, chalky chemical compound commonly used in the manufacturing of cement, plaster, paper, and steel. But the material may soon have a more high-tech application.

Researchers led by UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Professor Giulia Gall, together with collaborators in Sweden, used theoretical and computational approaches to discover how defects ...