Biomineralization is a dynamic, complex, lifelong process by which living organisms control
precipitations of inorganic nanocrystals within organic matrices to form unique hybrid …

Proteins at interfaces play important roles in cell biology, immunology, bioengineering, and
biomimetic material design. Many biological processes are based on interfacial protein …

Calcium orthophosphates are the main mineral constituents of bones and teeth, and there is
great interest in understanding the physical mechanisms that underlie their growth …

The growth mechanism of silicalite-1 (MFI zeolite) is juxtaposed between classical models
that postulate silica molecules as primary growth units and nonclassical pathways based on …

Crystalline materials are crucial to the function of living organisms, in the shells of molluscs,,,
the matrix of bone, the teeth of sea urchins, and the exoskeletons of coccoliths. However …

Progress in microstructural characterization methods is summarized. Special attention is
given to advanced probes, such as X-ray imaging and spectroscopy, 1 H NMR relaxometry …

Urinary stone disease is an ailment afflicting human kind for many centuries. It can affect up
to a quarter the population in certain geographic areas and hence poses a significant health …

In an industrial crystallization process, crystal shape strongly influences end-product quality
and functionality, as well as downstream processing. In addition, nucleation events, solvent …

The impact of organic compounds on the processing and reactivity of inorganic materials
has been a source of inspiration for materials scientists for decades and continues to trigger …

Previous in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that osteopontin (OPN) is an inhibitor of
the formation and growth of hydroxyapatite (HA) and other biominerals. The present study …