| Autor: |
Voznesenskiy, S., Kul'chin, Yu., Galkina, A. |
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Nanotechnologies in Russia; Feb2011, Vol. 6 Issue 1/2, p43-78, 36p |
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The unique properties of biological materials synthesized by living nature always attract the attention of people in regards to their practical usage. Two decades ago it became possible to research materials and structures on the micro- and nano levels, making it possible to explain why biomaterial properties are so unique from fundamentally new positions. Most biomineral structures studies are concerned with the study of their chemical, biochemical, and mechanical properties. Many articles, surveys, and books on these questions have been published. The comparatively recent detection of the unique optical properties of natural biosilica has inspired interest in these structures from researchers in the field of fiber and nonlinear optics. Taking into account the ever increasing interest in biomineral structures, this survey is dedicated to an analysis of the state of studies of natural biominerals and the directions of their biomimetic simulation based on the example of natural biosilica (the spicules of glass sponges). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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