Through biomineralization, calcareous composites are produced with exceptional
properties, evolution-optimized for specific function. The bioinspired quest to understand …

Organisms use gene and cell engineering to tailor the mineralization process and
synthesize structure composites with special functions and favorable properties. This spurs …

Biomineralization is an active, biologically governed process of mineral formation,
established early on in the history of life. The appearance of biomineralizing organisms …

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 …

Mineralization of alkaline-earth carbonates in silica-rich media at high pH leads to
fascinating crystal morphologies that strongly resemble products from biomineralization …

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 …

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 …

We analyze the observed structural distinctions between calcium carbonate crystals of
biogenic and non-biogenic origin in terms of interaction between organic macromolecules …

Biomineralization is an intricate process that relies on precise physiological control of
solution and interface properties. Despite much research of the process, mechanistic details …

Bone mineralization is a ubiquitous process among vertebrates that involves a dynamic
physical/chemical interplay between the organic and inorganic components of bone tissues …