Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is an important inorganic mineral in biological and geological
systems. Traditionally, it is widely used in plastics, papermaking, ink, building materials …

Collagen mineralization is a biological process in many skeletal elements in the animal
kingdom. Examples of these collagen‐based skeletons are the siliceous spicules of glass …

Various strategies have been explored to overcome critically sized bone defects via bone
tissue engineering approaches that incorporate biomimetic scaffolds. Biomimetic scaffolds …

Bulk graphene (reduced graphene oxide)-reinforced Al matrix composites with a bioinspired
nanolaminated microstructure were fabricated via a composite powder assembly approach …

Hard and soft structural composites found in biology provide inspiration for the design of
advanced synthetic materials. Many examples of bio-inspired hard materials can be found in …

Natural occurring polymers, or biopolymers, represent a huge part of our planet biomass.
They are formed by long chains of monomers of the same type or a combination of different …

Throughout billions of years, biological systems have evolved sophisticated, multiscale
hierarchical structures to adapt to changing environments. Biomaterials are synthesized …

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) exhibits excellent biocompatibility with soft tissues such as skin,
muscle and gums, making it an ideal candidate for orthopedic and dental implants or …

Metal carbonates, which are ubiquitous in the near-surface mineral record, are a major
product of biomineralizing organisms and serve as important targets for capturing …

The applications and potentials of thin film coatings of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
supported on various substrates are discussed in this critical review. Because the demand …