Biomineralization, the process by which biological systems direct the synthesis of inorganic
structures from organic templates, is an exquisite example of nanomaterial self-assembly in …

In recent years, due to its unparalleled advantages, the biomimetic and bioinspired
synthesis of nanomaterials/nanostructures has drawn increasing interest and attention …

This tutorial review provides an overview of bio-directed synthesis of nanomaterials, starting
with the foundation of biomineralization research—how organisms are able to biomineralize …

Strategies that attempt to mimic the well-defined structures or unique functions of natural
biological materials have succeeded in designing and synthesizing bio-inspired materials in …

Biological materials naturally display an astonishing variety of sophisticated nanostructures
that are difficult to obtain even with the most technologically advanced synthetic …

Living organisms are well known for building a wide range of specially designed organic–
inorganic hybrid materials such as bone, teeth, and shells, which are highly sophisticated in …

Biomimetics, simply, is materials science and engineering through biology. It involves
studying microstructures and mechanisms of organismal tissue formation, correlation of …

Nanotechnology is touted as the next logical sequence in technological evolution. This has
led to a substantial surge in research activities pertaining to the development and …

Natural materials, such as bone, integrate living cells composed of organic molecules
together with inorganic components. This enables combinations of functionalities, such as …

New composite material designs are being inspired by the light weight, mechanically robust
and unique functions of material systems in Nature. To gain access to these designs, new …