Biological mineralization relies upon proteins which preferentially nucleate minerals and
control their growth. This process is often referred to as “templating”, but the term is inclusive …

Biological mineralization of tissues in living organisms relies on proteins that preferentially
nucleate minerals and control their growth. This process is often referred to as “templating,” …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is composed of mixed protein fibers whose precise
composition affects biomineralization. New methods are needed to probe the interactions of …

Atomic force imaging and spectroscopy provide unique tools for investigating molecular
interactions and dynamics in biomolecular and biomineral systems in situ. Herein, three …

In vitro observations have revealed major effects on the structure, growth, and composition
of biomineral phases, including stabilization of amorphous precursors, acceleration and …

The process of self-assembly of protein subunits in complex shaped supramolecular
structures is not well understood. Silicatein proteins are involved in the biogenic synthesis of …

This monograph provides a comprehensive and up-to-date approach on biomineralization.
The topical focus of the book lies on the question of how matrix proteins and cells catalyze …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) measures surface properties of matter such as
topographical, 1–4 mechanical, 5–8 electrical, 9, 10 and magnetic11 properties at the …

During diagenesis, construction material hardening, or biomeralization, the transformation of
loose grains into a cohesive solid requires the crystallites to grow eventually constrained by …

The fascinating shapes and hierarchical designs of biomineralized structures are an
inspiration to materials scientists because of the potential they suggest for biomolecular …