Nanostructures of diverse chemical nature are used as biomarkers, therapeutics, catalysts,
and structural reinforcements. The decoration with surfactants has a long history and is …

Over the previous two decades, a diverse array of geochemical negative emissions
technologies (NETs) have been proposed, which use alkaline minerals for removing and …

Silica nanostructures find applications in drug delivery, catalysis, and composites, however,
understanding of the surface chemistry, aqueous interfaces, and biomolecule recognition …

This review summarizes principles and current stage of development of fiber-optic chemical
sensors (FOCS) and biosensors (FOBS). Fiber optic sensor (FOS) systems use the ability of …

Recent developments in the field of biomaterials for tissue engineering open up new
opportunities for regenerative therapy and prevention of progression of osteo-articular …

Silica nanostructures are biologically available and find wide applications for drug delivery,
catalysts, separation processes, and composites. However, specific adsorption of …

Biosilica, a biocompatible, natural inorganic polymer that is formed by an enzymatic,
silicatein-mediated reaction in siliceous sponges to build up their inorganic skeleton, has …

The silica cell wall of diatoms, a widespread group of unicellular microalgae, is an exquisite
example for the ability of organisms to finely sculpt minerals under strict biological control …

Nucleation, the early stage of crystallization, is a key step in producing functional materials,
but nucleation processes have yet to be understood in detail. Recent advanced …

Silica-based materials have extensive biomedical applications owing to their unique
physical, chemical, and biological properties. Recently, increasing studies have examined …