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Polymer Controlled and Bio-inspired Mineralization of Inorganic Compounds
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Polymer Controlled and Bio-inspired Mineralization of Inorganic Compounds

A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2016) | Viewed by 12045

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Prof. Dr. Andreas Taubert

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Institute of Chemistry, University of Potsdam, Building 25, Rm. B.0.17-17, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, D-14476 Golm, Germany
Interests: inorganic materials synthesis in ionic liquids; functional ionic liquids-hybrid materials; ionogels; biomimetic materials; hybrid materials; calcium phosphate; silica; water treatment; energy materials
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Dear Colleagues,

Biomineralization and biomimetic mineralization are fascinating research topics, both in terms of the complex processes involved, and also in terms of the market potential of synthetic materials inspired by natural examples. One of the most powerful approaches towards bio-inspired, organic-inorganic materials has been the use of polymeric additives to control the nucleation and growth of inorganic minerals. Applications of the resulting materials range from biomaterials to many other fields, such as nanomagnets or catalysts produced by bioinspired processes. In spite of the high usefulness of these processes, open questions, with respect to nucleation and growth control, as well as to crystal phase selection and stabilization, remain. The current Special Issue, therefore, focuses on recent advances in understanding the highly complex process of bioinspired mineralization.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Taubert
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Keywords

  • biomineralization
  • bioinspiration
  • polymers
  • soft matter
  • hybrid materials
  • biomimetic materials
  • gels
  • surfaces
  • interfaces
  • crystallization
  • amorphous materials
  • phase separation
  • nucleation

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On Mineral Retrosynthesis of a Complex Biogenic Scaffold
by Ashit Rao, José L. Arias and Helmut Cölfen
Inorganics 2017, 5(1), 16; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/inorganics5010016 - 15 Mar 2017
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Synergistic relations between organic molecules and mineral precursors regulate biogenic mineralization. Given the remarkable material properties of the egg shell as a biogenic ceramic, it serves as an important model to elucidate biomineral growth. With established roles of complex anionic biopolymers and a [...] Read more.
Synergistic relations between organic molecules and mineral precursors regulate biogenic mineralization. Given the remarkable material properties of the egg shell as a biogenic ceramic, it serves as an important model to elucidate biomineral growth. With established roles of complex anionic biopolymers and a heterogeneous organic scaffold in egg shell mineralization, the present study explores the regulation over mineralization attained by applying synthetic polymeric counterparts (polyethylene glycol, poly(acrylic acid), poly(aspartic acid) and poly(4-styrenesulfonic acid-co-maleic acid)) as additives during remineralization of decalcified eggshell membranes. By applying Mg2+ ions as a co-additive species, mineral retrosynthesis is achieved in a manner that modulates the polymorph and structure of mineral products. Notable features of the mineralization process include distinct local wettability of the biogenic organic scaffold by mineral precursors and mineralization-induced membrane actuation. Overall, the form, structure and polymorph of the mineralization products are synergistically affected by the additive and the content of Mg2+ ions. We also revisit the physicochemical nature of the biomineral scaffold and demonstrate the distinct spatial distribution of anionic biomolecules associated with the scaffold-mineral interface, as well as highlight the hydrogel-like properties of mammillae-associated macromolecules. Full article
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Water-Soluble Cellulose Derivatives Are Sustainable Additives for Biomimetic Calcium Phosphate Mineralization
by Andreas Taubert, Christian Balischewski, Doreen Hentrich, Thomas Elschner, Sascha Eidner, Christina Günter, Karsten Behrens and Thomas Heinze
Inorganics 2016, 4(4), 33; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/inorganics4040033 - 24 Oct 2016
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The effect of cellulose-based polyelectrolytes on biomimetic calcium phosphate mineralization is described. Three cellulose derivatives, a polyanion, a polycation, and a polyzwitterion were used as additives. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, IR and Raman spectroscopy show that, depending on the composition of the [...] Read more.
The effect of cellulose-based polyelectrolytes on biomimetic calcium phosphate mineralization is described. Three cellulose derivatives, a polyanion, a polycation, and a polyzwitterion were used as additives. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, IR and Raman spectroscopy show that, depending on the composition of the starting solution, hydroxyapatite or brushite precipitates form. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy also show that significant amounts of nitrate ions are incorporated in the precipitates. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy shows that the Ca/P ratio varies throughout the samples and resembles that of other bioinspired calcium phosphate hybrid materials. Elemental analysis shows that the carbon (i.e., polymer) contents reach 10% in some samples, clearly illustrating the formation of a true hybrid material. Overall, the data indicate that a higher polymer concentration in the reaction mixture favors the formation of polymer-enriched materials, while lower polymer concentrations or high precursor concentrations favor the formation of products that are closely related to the control samples precipitated in the absence of polymer. The results thus highlight the potential of (water-soluble) cellulose derivatives for the synthesis and design of bioinspired and bio-based hybrid materials. Full article
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