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A Critical Survey of Biomineralization

Control, Mechanisms, Functions and Material Properties

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Authors:
  1. Jürgen Engel

    1. Department of Biophysical Chemistry, Biozentrum University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 1-4

  3. Chemistry and Minerals

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 5-6

  4. Biominerals and Their Function in Different Organisms

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 7-11

  5. Different Types of Molecular Control of Biomineralization

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 13-15

  6. Enamel is the Hardest Biomaterial Known

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 17-27

  7. Formation of Mollusk Shells

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 29-40

  8. The Glasshouse of Diatoms

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 41-49

  9. In Vitro Studies of Mineral–Protein Interactions

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 51-54

  10. What Can We Learn from Biology for Material Science?

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 55-57

  11. Biomineralization Processes for Future Research

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 59-62

  12. Outlook

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 63-64
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This monograph provides a comprehensive and up-to-date approach on biomineralization. The topical focus of the book lies on the question of how matrix proteins and cells catalyze and regulate mineralization in organisms. Recent advances in the understanding of biomineralization help to better understand biomaterials, in particular their mechanical properties. The target audience primarily comprises practitioners and research experts in the field, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.









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  • Department of Biophysical Chemistry, Biozentrum University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

    Jürgen Engel

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