In 18 stimulating chapters, written by 36 internationally recognized experts, "Biomineralization. From Nature to Application" highlights critically the interrelations between crystals and life. The volume covers the role of genes and genomes as well as enzymes on biomineralization processes; carbonate, sulfate, oxalate, and silicate biominerals; heavy metals, ferritin, and magnetotactic bacteria; the formation of bone, dentin, enamel, etc; the dynamics of biomineralization and biodemineralization; the mechanical design and bioinspired growth of mineralized tissues; and polymer-controlled biomimetic mineralizations for diverse applications.
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In 18 stimulating chapters, written by 36 internationally recognized experts, "Biomineralization. From Nature to Application" highlights critically the interrelations between crystals and life. The volume covers the role of genes and genomes as well as enzymes on biomineralization processes; carbonate, sulfate, oxalate, and silicate biominerals; heavy metals, ferritin, and magnetotactic bacteria; the formation of bone, dentin, enamel, etc; the dynamics of biomineralization and biodemineralization; the mechanical design and bioinspired growth of mineralized tissues; and polymer-controlled biomimetic mineralizations for diverse applications.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | April 2008 |
Authors | A. Sigel |
Dimensions | 236 x 164 x 40mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 700 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-03525-2 |
Barcode | 9780470035252 |
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LSN | 0-470-03525-0 |