Biomineralization: From Fundamentals to Biomaterials & Environmental Issues

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-3-03835-591-5
Verlag: Trans Tech Publications

Buch, Englisch, 364 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 730 g

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the Special topic volume with invited peer reviewed papers only. The 25 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: From Microbes to Molluscs: Non-Vertebrate Models in Biomineralization; Chapter 2: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Proteomics for Studying Biominerals; Chapter 3: Biomaterials for Biomedical Application; Chapter 4: Biominerals as Sentinels for Environmental Studies

Autoren/Hrsg.

Marin, Frédéric

Brümmer, Franz

Checa, Antonio G.

Furtos, Gabriel

Lesci, Isidoro Giorgio

Šiller, Lidija

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface, Editorial Board & Financial Support
Introduction
Biomineralix (COST Action TD0903), 2009-2014: An Overview
Chapter 1: From Microbes to Molluscs: Non-Vertebrate Models in Biomineralization
Experimental Modeling of Bacterially-Induced Ca Carbonate Precipitation: New Insights on Possible Mechanisms
Biomineralization in Ciliates
Single Nanogranules Preserve Intracrystalline Amorphicity in Biominerals
Crystallography and Textural Aspects of Crossed Lamellar Layers in Arcidae (Bivalvia, Mollusca) Shells
Pore Structures in the Biomineralized Byssus of Anomia simplex
Natural Pearls
The Transport System of Nacre Components through the Surface Membrane of Gastropods
To Infer the early Evolution of Mollusc Shell Microstructures
Chapter 2: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Proteomics for Studying Biominerals

Mytilus galloprovincialis Carbonic Anhydrase II: Activity and cDNA Sequence Analysis
Carbonic Anhydrase and Metazoan Biocalcification: A Focus on Molluscs
Unveiling the Evolution of Bivalve Nacre Proteins by Shell Proteomics of Unionoidae
Characterization of the Teeth Skeletal Matrix from Arbacia lixula
Proteins as Functional Units of Biocalcification – An Overview
Data Mining Approaches to Identify Biomineralization Related Sequences
Staining SDS-PAGE Gels of Skeletal Matrices after Western Blot: A Way to Improve their Sharpness
Thermal Stability of Nacre Proteins of the Polynesian Pearl Oyster: A Proteomic Study
Chapter 3: Biomaterials for Biomedical Application
Synthetic Biomimetic HA Composite Scaffolds for the Bone Regenerative Medicine Using CAD-CAM Technology
Properties and Characterization of Chitosan/Collagen/PMMA Composites Containing Hydroxyapatite
Structure and Interactions in Chitosan Composites
Biocomposites for Orthopedic and Dental Application
Bioceramics and Biocomposites from Marine Sources
Chapter 4: Biominerals as Sentinels for Environmental Studies
Environmental Characterization of Lake Ecosystems Located in Serbo Macedonian Massif (FYRM)
Sulphur-Containing Compounds as a Response in Sea Urchins Exposed to Alkylated Silicon Nanocrystals and SiO2-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Trace Metals in Fish Biominerals as Environmental Indicators: Handheld XRF Analyses
Heavy Metals in Mollusc Shells: A Quick Method for their Detection