A mechanistic understanding of how macromolecules, typically as an organic matrix,
nucleate and grow crystals to produce functional biomineral structures remains elusive …

In the last decade, a reversed growth route has been found in many crystal growth
processes. In these systems, a single crystal does not develop from a single nucleus. The …

Textured and house-of-card structures develop on the surfaces of cubic MOF-5 crystals. The
formation mechanisms of these novel constructions are investigated based on …

The study's goal was to look into the protective properties of quercetin (QU) in natural form
and QU nanoparticles-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (QU-CHSNPs) against cardiotoxicity …

The phosphorus raw material is in crisis, and the demand for P-fertilizer production is
increasing, therefore different sources are sought. The trace concentration of phosphorus in …

Mineral scaling persists in many water treatment processes. More specifically, it can
significantly reduce the efficacy of aromatic polyamide (PA) membranes during reverse …

CO 2 sequestration in concrete is crucial to relieve the environmental burden, while the
carbonation mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we explored the carbonation dynamics of …

Anionic macromolecules are found at sites of CaCO3 biomineralization in diverse
organisms, but their roles in crystallization are not well-understood. We prepared a series of …

Biomineralization is a common phenomenon in nature, and organisms can prepare
functional materials with multi-level ordered structures through biomineralization. Herein …

In biomineralization, organisms have the abilities to produce biominerals with superior
properties. One of the most attractive features of biominerals is the presence of the proteins …