The idea started with an eggshell and ended with a new understanding of how minerals form to build exceptionally strong structures in the bodies of humans and other organisms. Biomineralization, the ...
Most processes and structures in nature follow the principle of “minimum inventory/maximum diversity” (Ref. 1). The diversity of natural forms is even more astonishing if we consider their ...
Thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm) brushes have been synthesized and employed as the crystallization matrices for the development of polymer/strontium carbonate hybrid materials.
How do living organisms produce minerals -- for example, for their shells? Researchers have come a step closer to answering this question. In a joint study, they have deciphered the formation ...
New research reveals that PET-based glitter microplastics can actively influence biomineralization processes in marine environments, raising fresh concerns about the long-term environmental impact of ...
The teeth and bones of mammals, the protective shells of mollusks, and the needle-sharp spines of sea urchins and other marine creatures are made-from-scratch wonders of nature. The teeth and bones of ...
Microbially induced corrosion (MIC) is a prevalent issue in marine environments, leading to structural damages such as cracking in concrete infrastructure. This corrosion poses a persistent challenge, ...
CU Boulder researchers are developing new types of living building materials that incorporate bacteria and can absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Bricks made out of these materials are hardy and also ...
A group of marine mollusks called chitons produce extraordinarily tough teeth, which they use to scrape algae off rocks for food. Now, researchers report the protein RTMP1 (radular teeth matrix ...
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