From molecular level to macroscopic properties: A solid-state NMR biomineralization and biomimetic exploration
Through biomineralization, calcareous composites are produced with exceptional
properties, evolution-optimized for specific function. The bioinspired quest to understand …
properties, evolution-optimized for specific function. The bioinspired quest to understand …
Understanding Hierarchical Structure Construction Strategies and Biomimetic Design Principles: A Review
S Jia, T Tao, J Sun, J Du, Y Xie, L Yu, W Tang… - Small …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Organisms use gene and cell engineering to tailor the mineralization process and
synthesize structure composites with special functions and favorable properties. This spurs …
synthesize structure composites with special functions and favorable properties. This spurs …
Pseudo-biomineralization: Complex mineral structures shaped by microbes
Biomineralization is an active, biologically governed process of mineral formation,
established early on in the history of life. The appearance of biomineralizing organisms …
established early on in the history of life. The appearance of biomineralizing organisms …
High-Mg calcite nanoparticles within a low-Mg calcite matrix: A widespread phenomenon in biomineralization
During the process of biomineralization, organisms utilize various biostrategies to enhance
the mechanical durability of their skeletons. In this work, we establish that the presence of …
the mechanical durability of their skeletons. In this work, we establish that the presence of …
Bottom-up self-assembly of amorphous core–shell–shell nanoparticles and biomimetic crystal forms in inorganic silica–carbonate systems
J Eiblmeier, M Kellermeier, M Deng, L Kienle… - Chemistry of …, 2013 - ACS Publications
Mineralization of alkaline-earth carbonates in silica-rich media at high pH leads to
fascinating crystal morphologies that strongly resemble products from biomineralization …
fascinating crystal morphologies that strongly resemble products from biomineralization …
Engineering of crystal surfaces and subsurfaces by framework biomineralization protein phases
We report an interesting phenomenon whereby a framework mollusk shell nacre protein,
n16. 3, facilitates a two-stage crystal growth process. This protein forms phases that permit …
n16. 3, facilitates a two-stage crystal growth process. This protein forms phases that permit …
The intrinsically disordered C-RING biomineralization protein, AP7, creates protein phases that introduce nanopatterning and nanoporosities into mineral crystals
We report an interesting process whereby the formation of nanoparticle assemblies on and
nanoporosities within calcite crystals is directed by an intrinsically disordered C-RING …
nanoporosities within calcite crystals is directed by an intrinsically disordered C-RING …
Biomineralization of calcium carbonate: structural aspects
E Zolotoyabko, B Pokroy - CrystEngComm, 2007 - pubs.rsc.org
We analyze the observed structural distinctions between calcium carbonate crystals of
biogenic and non-biogenic origin in terms of interaction between organic macromolecules …
biogenic and non-biogenic origin in terms of interaction between organic macromolecules …
Biomimetic control of calcite morphology with homopolyanions
Biomineralization is an intricate process that relies on precise physiological control of
solution and interface properties. Despite much research of the process, mechanistic details …
solution and interface properties. Despite much research of the process, mechanistic details …
Journey of mineral precursors in bone mineralization: Evolution and inspiration for biomimetic design
Y Zhang, S Ma, J Nie, Z Liu, F Chen, A Li, D Pei - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Bone mineralization is a ubiquitous process among vertebrates that involves a dynamic
physical/chemical interplay between the organic and inorganic components of bone tissues …
physical/chemical interplay between the organic and inorganic components of bone tissues …