Biomineralization
Principles and Concepts in Bioinorganic Materials Chemistry
Series: Oxford Chemistry Masters;
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 1 November 2001
- ISBN 9780198508823
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages210 pages
- Size 246x189x13 mm
- Weight 425 g
- Language English
- Illustrations numerous halftones and line figures 0
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Short description:
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.
MoreLong description:
This book describes the principles and concepts of biomineralization and their application in the new field of biomimetic materials chemistry. The main focus is on the principles and concepts that arise from a chemical perspective of biomineralization. After surveying the major types of biominerals (chapter 2) the general principles of biomineralization are discussed (chapter 3), followed by a detailed description of the chemical aspects of biomineralization (chapter 4). The next four chapters are concerned with the process of biomineralization, including boundary-organized biomineralization (chapter 5), organic matrix-mediated biomineralization (chapter 6), morphogenesis (chapter 7) and biomineral tectonics (chapter 8). The final chapter describes how current knowledge of biomineralization is inspiring new biomimetic strategies in synthetic materials chemistry.
This is a good book which certainly fills a gap in the market. It can be recommended for all newcomers to the field and for everyone engaged in research in it.
Table of Contents:
Inorganic structures of life
Biomineral types and functions
General principles of biomineralization
Chemical control of biomineralization
Boundary-organized biomineralization
Organic matrix-mediated biomineralization
Morphogenesis
Biomineral tectonics
Biomineral-inspired materials chemistry
