Peptide-Mediated Biomineralization

• Main Author: Janairo, Jose Isagani B. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Materials,
• Subjects: Materials science.; Bioorganic chemistry.; Engineering > Materials.; Materials Science.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods.; Materials Engineering.; Bioorganic Chemistry.

This book describes recent advances in peptide-mediated biomineralization and how this method was able to create improved catalysts through minor tweaks in the system. The book is thorough in its discussion which will be appreciated by beginners such as advanced undergraduate students. The topics co...

Table of Contents:

• General Introduction
• Taxonomy of Biomineralization Peptides
• Creating Functional Nanomaterials by Mimicking Nature’s Symmetry
• Enhanced Nanomaterials Through Simple Tweaks in the Microenvironment
• Bimetallic Nanomaterials and Biomineralization: Synergism in Action
• Outlook and Challenges.