Acidic biomacromolecules frequently incorporate into biomineralized structures to control
the morphology and extent of crystal growth. The study of such processes has been …

Crystals formed by natural biomineralization processes often display exquisite morphologies
not normally seen in synthetic laboratory preparations. This may be attributable to the …

Biologically formed calcite crystals have unique, sculptured shapes that are believed to be
regulated locally by specific macromolecules and by directional flux of ions into the …

Construction of organic− inorganic hybrid materials with controlled mineralization analogous
to those produced by nature is now of current interest for both organic and inorganic …

The shapes of biologically formed calcite crystals are extremely versatile. Numerous studies
have addressed the possible biological mechanism of crystal shape regulation. Synthetic …

This paper describes the control of the nucleation and growth of calcite crystals by a matrix
composed of an agarose hydrogel on top of a carboxylate-terminated self-assembled …

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

Biomineralization is believed to be achieved by the intimate cooperation of soluble
macromolecules and an insoluble matrix at the specific inorganic–organic interface. It has …

The biomimetic synthesis of patterned mineral thin films, based on a combination of the
microcontact printing technique and a novel crystallization process called the polymer …

Natural inorganic–organic hybrid materials are formed through mineralization of inorganic
materials on self-assembled organic materials. In these mineralized tissues, crystal …