Putrescine homologues control silica morphogenesis by electrostatic interactions and the hydrophobic effect.
A systematic model study on the role(s) of putrescine homologues on silicification is presented and it is proposed that electrostatic forces between additive and silicic acid, and the hydrophobic behaviour of the additives are both important in silicification.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Centre, School of Biomedical and Natural Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, UK NG11 8NS.
David
D
Belton
Siddharth V
SV
Patwardhan
Carole C
CC
Perry
D019418:Evolution, Chemical; D057927:Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; D011700:Putrescine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D012824:Silicic Acid / Q000737:chemistry*; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D055672:Static Electricity
D012824:Silicic Acid; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D011700:Putrescine