Matrix-directed mineralization for bulk structural materials
Mineral-based bulk structural materials (MBSMs) are known for their long history and
extensive range of usage. The inherent brittleness of minerals poses a major problem to the …
extensive range of usage. The inherent brittleness of minerals poses a major problem to the …
Structural orientation and anisotropy in biological materials: functional designs and mechanics
Z Liu, Z Zhang, RO Ritchie - Advanced Functional Materials, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Biological materials exhibit anisotropic characteristics because of the anisometric nature of
their constituents and their preferred alignment within interfacial matrices. The regulation of …
their constituents and their preferred alignment within interfacial matrices. The regulation of …
Biomineralized materials as model systems for structural composites: 3D architecture
Biomineralized materials are sophisticated material systems with hierarchical 3D material
architectures, which are broadly used as model systems for fundamental mechanical …
architectures, which are broadly used as model systems for fundamental mechanical …
Biomineralized materials as model systems for structural composites: Intracrystalline structural features and their strengthening and toughening mechanisms
Biomineralized composites, which are usually composed of microscopic mineral building
blocks organized in 3D intercrystalline organic matrices, have evolved unique structural …
blocks organized in 3D intercrystalline organic matrices, have evolved unique structural …
Biomineralization by particle attachment in early animals
Crystallization by particle attachment (CPA) of amorphous precursors has been
demonstrated in modern biomineralized skeletons across a broad phylogenetic range of …
demonstrated in modern biomineralized skeletons across a broad phylogenetic range of …
Biomineralization plasticity and environmental heterogeneity predict geographical resilience patterns of foundation species to future change
Although geographical patterns of species' sensitivity to environmental changes are defined
by interacting multiple stressors, little is known about compensatory processes shaping …
by interacting multiple stressors, little is known about compensatory processes shaping …
Nonclassical crystallization in vivo et in vitro (I): process-structure-property relationships of nanogranular biominerals
A distinct nanogranular fine structure is shared by a wealth of biominerals from several
species, classes and taxa. This nanoscopic organization affects the properties and behavior …
species, classes and taxa. This nanoscopic organization affects the properties and behavior …
Transformation of ACC into aragonite and the origin of the nanogranular structure of nacre
E Macías-Sánchez, MG Willinger, CM Pina… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
Currently a basic tenet in biomineralization is that biominerals grow by accretion of
amorphous particles, which are later transformed into the corresponding mineral phase. The …
amorphous particles, which are later transformed into the corresponding mineral phase. The …
Nanoscale Analysis of the Structure and Composition of Biogenic Calcite Reveals the Biomineral Growth Pattern
The vast majority of calcium carbonate biocrystals differ from inorganic crystals in that they
display a patent nanoroughness consisting of lumps of crystalline material …
display a patent nanoroughness consisting of lumps of crystalline material …
Directing effect of bacterial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) on calcite organization and EPS–carbonate composite aggregate formation
X Yin, F Weitzel, C Jimenez-Lopez… - Crystal Growth & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Mineralized structures generated under biological control are hierarchical composites that
consist of biopolymer matrices and minerals. The biopolymer matrix in biological material is …
consist of biopolymer matrices and minerals. The biopolymer matrix in biological material is …