From the nano-world of rusty proteins and magnetic compasses in bacteria to the macroscopic structures of oyster shells, corals, ivory, bone and enamel, biology has evolved a new type of chemistry that brings together the synthesis and construction of hard and soft matter for the design of functionalized inorganic-organic materials. The process that gives rise to these small and large inorganic-based structures of life is called biomineralization. This book looks at the chemical principles and concepts of biomineralization and their application in the new field of biomimetic materials chemistry.
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"This book is strongly recommended as essential reading for new researchers in the field, but also as general reading for any chemist interested in gainign insight into some of the real wonders of nature."--Chemistry in Britain
"[N]ature controls the chemistry of mineralisation; the allocation of spaces in which ... reactions occur; ... this is mind-blowing stuff."--Chemistry and Industry
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This a great book that covers the growing area of biomineralization. The concepts and the processes of biomineralization are well explained. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about biomineralization.
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From the nano-world of rusty proteins and magnetic compasses in bacteria to the macroscopic structures of oyster shells, corals, ivory, bone and enamel, biology has evolved a new type of chemistry that brings together the synthesis and construction of hard and soft matter for the design of functionalized inorganic-organic materials. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bacterial magnetite crystals, tropocollagen filaments, vectorial regulation, distal shield elements, interfacial molecular recognition, crystal tectonics, supramolecular preorganization, inorganic nucleation, coccolith vesicle, biomineralized structures, macromolecular frameworks, limpet teeth, oriented nucleation, coccolith scales, acidic macromolecules, calcite crystallization, shell nacre, mineralization sites, multilevel processing, induced mineralization, lipid tubules, reverse microemulsions, polymer sponges, controlled mineralization, extraneous ions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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From the nano-world of rusty proteins and magnetic compasses in bacteria to the macroscopic structures of oyster shells, corals, ivory, bone and enamel, biology has evolved a new type of chemistry that brings together the synthesis and construction of hard and soft matter for the design of functionalized inorganic-organic materials. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bacterial magnetite crystals, tropocollagen filaments, vectorial regulation, distal shield elements, interfacial molecular recognition, crystal tectonics, supramolecular preorganization, inorganic nucleation, coccolith vesicle, biomineralized structures, macromolecular frameworks, limpet teeth, oriented nucleation, coccolith scales, acidic macromolecules, calcite crystallization, shell nacre, mineralization sites, multilevel processing, induced mineralization, lipid tubules, reverse microemulsions, polymer sponges, controlled mineralization, extraneous ions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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