Diatoms are unicellular eukaryotic algae that have a distinctive siliceous cell wall (frustule)
with unique architectures. The nanotopography of the frustule is perfectly replicated between …

Diatom biosilica is an important natural source of porous silica, with three-dimensional
ordered and nanopatterned structures referred to as frustules. The unique features of diatom …

The rational design and controllable synthesis of functional silica-based materials have
gained increased interest in a variety of biomedical and biotechnological applications due to …

In this paper, we disclose a novel biomaterial with a considerable capacity for cell growth
and bone mineralisation. The biomaterial is manufactured by sintering diatom …

Biomineralization processes identified within diatoms have inspired the design of synthetic
silica structures in vitro using alkoxysilane precursors. Here we explore the use of the …

The formation of inorganic structures (biominerals) under the control of a living organism is a
widespread phenomenon in biology. Endo-and exoskeletons made of hydroxyapatite …

We present a unique approach combining biological manipulation with advanced imaging
tools to examine silica cell wall synthesis in the diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana. The …

The formation of inorganic materials with complex form is a widespread biological
phenomenon (biomineralization). Among the most spectacular examples of …

Diatoms are a prolific class of single-celled photosynthetic microalgae, pervasive in aquatic
habitats. More than 10 000 species of diatoms are widespread in the world and primarily …

Diatoms—unicellular photosynthetic algae—are promising natural sources of
nanostructured silica. These microorganisms produce in their membrane approximately a …