Biominerals--hierarchical nanocomposites: the example of bone.
Many organisms incorporate inorganic solids in their tissues to enhance their functional, primarily mechanical, properties. These mineralized tissues, also called biominerals, are unique organo-mineral nanocomposites, organized at several hierarchical levels, from nano- to macroscale. Unlike man-made composite materials, which often are simple physical blends of their components, the organic and inorganic phases in biominerals interface at the molecular level. Although these tissues are made of relatively weak components under ambient conditions, their hierarchical structural organization and intimate interactions between different elements lead to superior mechanical properties. Understanding basic principles of formation, structure, and functional properties of these tissues might lead to novel bioinspired strategies for material design and better treatments for diseases of the mineralized tissues. This review focuses on general principles of structural organization, formation, and functional properties of biominerals on the example the bone tissues.
Beniash
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Department of Oral Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. ebeniash@pitt.edu
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena / Q000187:drug effects; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000187:drug effects*; D002113:Calcification, Physiologic / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008903:Minerals / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D053761:Nanocomposites / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008903:Minerals
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