title: A hierarchical self-similar structure of oriented calcite with association of an agar gel matrix: inheritance of crystal habit from nanoscale.
abstract: Calcite crystals grown with association of an organic gel matrix led to the generation of a hierarchical, self-similar architecture possessing rhombohedral habit under ambient conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 223, 8522, Japan.
authors.forename: Yuya
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Oaki
authors.forename: Shinichiro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hayashi
authors.forename: Hiroaki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Imai