A review of nacre-inspired materials: Chemistry, strengthening-deformation mechanism, synthesis, and applications

D Madhav, B Buffel, P Moldenaers… - Progress in Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomimetic material development takes inspiration from biological materials and organisms
that possess extraordinary properties or appearance, such as excellent mechanical strength …

Advanced composites inspired by biological structures and functions in nature: architecture design, strengthening mechanisms, and mechanical‐functional responses

H Dai, W Dai, Z Hu, W Zhang, G Zhang… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The natural design and coupling of biological structures are the root of realizing the high
strength, toughness, and unique functional properties of biomaterials. Advanced architecture …

Effect of proteins on the mineralization, microstructure and mechanical properties of carbonation cured calcium silicate

E Baffoe, A Ghahremaninezhad - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023 - Elsevier
The effect of five proteins with different physicochemical properties on the mineralization,
microstructure, and mechanical properties of carbonated wollastonite pastes was examined …

Effect of surfactant on urease-producing flora from waste activated sludge using microbially induced calcite precipitation technology to suppress coal dust

Y Zhao, W Liu, X Hu, X Li, C Wang, Y Yu… - Environmental Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The wettability of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is a challenge in dust
suppression. Herein, the tolerance of urease-producing flora to surfactants was investigated …

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 …

Interfacial biosilica coating of chitosan gel using fusion silicatein to fabricate robust hybrid material for biomolecular applications

K Godigamuwa, K Nakashima, S Tsujitani… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
An enzyme-encapsulated silica-based hybrid material was developed using a chitosan gel.
Fusion silicatein (InaKC-ChBD-Sil), silicatein fused with a soluble tag and chitin-binding …

Chitosan as a Canvas for Studies of Macromolecular Controls on CaCO3 Biological Crystallization

BM Knight, KJ Edgar, JJ De Yoreo… - Biomacromolecules, 2023 - ACS Publications
A mechanistic understanding of how macromolecules, typically as an organic matrix,
nucleate and grow crystals to produce functional biomineral structures remains elusive …

An eco-friendly and ultrasensitive micro-orifice resistance assay for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes based on calcium carbonate signal probes harvested from …

L Ren, F Hong, N Feng, J Lin, J Wang, S Ruan… - Sensors and Actuators B …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of eco-friendly analytical methods for the detection of foodborne
pathogens is of great importance for protecting human health and alleviating environmental …

Baseline investigation on soil solidification through biocementation using airborne bacteria

M Chen, S Gowthaman, K Nakashima… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Microbial induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) through the ureolysis metabolic pathway is
one of the most studied topics in biocementation due to its high efficiency. Although …

Combination of cellulose nanofiber and artificial fusion protein for biocementation

THK Nawarathna, J Sakai, K Nakashima… - Frontiers in Built …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Biomineralization occurring in living organisms is mostly controlled by organic
macromolecules such as polysaccharides and proteins. Recently, biomineralization has …