Beyond micromachining: the potential of diatoms.
Diatoms are microscopic, single-celled algae that possess rigid cell walls (frustules) composed of amorphous silica. Depending on the species of diatom and the growth conditions, these frustules can display a wide range of different morphologies. It is possible to design and produce specific frustule morphologies that have potential applications in nanotechnology.
D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D001709:Biotechnology; D002473:Cell Wall; D002850:Chromatography, Gel; D017377:Diatoms; D005374:Filtration