Conspectus Bioinspired organic/inorganic synthetic composites have been studied as high-
performance and functional materials. In nature, biominerals such as pearls, teeth, and …

Submicrometer-sized inorganic− organic composite particles with disklike, cell-like, and
hemispheroidal shapes have been fabricated by in-situ mineralization of CaCO3 within …

Biominerals are organic/inorganic hybrids formed by living organisms under mild
conditions.[1–3] Biomacromolecules such as polysaccharides, proteins, and glycoproteins …

Biomimetic organic–inorganic composite materials were fabricated via one-step self-
organization on three hierarchical levels. The organic component was a polyoxazoline with …

We synthesized manganese oxide and cobalt hydroxide nanoflakes with mosaic interiors in
aqueous solutions containing poly (acrylic acid) and poly (ethyleneimine), respectively …

Revolutionary developments in the fabrication of nanosized particles have created
enormous expectations in the last few years for the use of such materials in areas such as …

We here describe our various concepts and achievements for material science, which have
been introduced through liquid-crystalline (LC) and polymer chemistry. They have resulted …

Biominerals provide a unique inspiration for materials design,[1] as illustrated by Nature's
ability to manipulate poor engineering materials such as calcium carbonate to produce …

Biomineralization processes result in organic/inorganic hybrid materials with complex
shape, hierarchical organization, and superior materials properties. Chemistry, which is …

Bio-inspired morphosynthesis of inorganic and inorganic/organic composite materials by
using a self-organized organic superstructure, organic additives, and/or templates with …