(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.

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 ...

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 ...