Book chapter
The Chiton Radula: A Unique Model for Biomineralization Studies
Advanced Topics in Biomineralization, pp.65-84
InTech
2012
Abstract
Advanced Topics in Biomineralization is a compendium of current topics focusing on processes of formation, organization, as well as mineralization of novel structural materials. From enchondral ossification to the application of biomineralized cement, the subject of biomineralization encompasses a range of diverse disciplines including molecular biology, supramolecular chemistry, materials science and engineering. A common theme in all these areas of research in biomineralization is the ability to utilize strategies from Nature to create functional materials. By understanding Nature's tools to make strong and tough materials, similar properties can be endowed into man-made materials in the near future. [Book Synopsis]
Details
- Title
- The Chiton Radula: A Unique Model for Biomineralization Studies
- Authors
- Lesley R Brooker (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringJeremy A Shaw (Author) - University of Western Australia
- Contributors
- J Seto (Editor)
- Publication details
- Advanced Topics in Biomineralization, pp.65-84
- Publisher
- InTech
- Date published
- 2012
- ISBN
- 9789535100454
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 Broooker et al., licensee InTech. This is an open access chapter distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449761302621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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