Calcium oxalate a highly insoluble crystalline salt of oxalic acid and calcium (CaOx) crystals
are distributed among all taxonomic levels of photosynthetic organisms from small algae to …

Biomineralization refers to the processes by which organisms form minerals. The control
exerted by many organisms over mineral formation distinguishes these processes from …

Biologically formed hard tissues, referred to as biominerals, have intrigued the materials
engineering community for years because of the high degree of crystallographic control that …

Silver nanoparticles (NPs) were rapidly synthesized by treating silver ions with a Capsicum
annuum L. extract. The reaction process was simple and convenient to handle, and was …

A crystallization pathway describes the movement of ions from their source to the final
product. Cells are intimately involved in biological crystallization pathways. In many …

Calcium oxalate crystal formation in plants appears to play a central role in a variety of
important functions, including tissue calcium regulation, protection from herbivory, and metal …

With the adsorption of larger molecules being increasingly tackled by surface scientists, the
aspect of chirality often plays a role. This paper gives a topical review of molecular chirality …

Biomineralization is a widespread strategy for augmenting robustness, and material
strength, and for coping with high concentrations of toxic minerals. Prominent examples for …

Calcium oxalate is the most abundant insoluble mineral found in plants and its crystals have
been reported in more than 200 plant families. In the barrel medic Medicago truncatula …

Almost all mineralized tissues contain proteins that are unusually acidic. As they are also
often intimately associated with the mineral phase, they are thought to fulfill important …