Diatom silicon transporters : from protein function to biomimetic silica synthesis

Biomineralisation is the synthesis of inorganic materials in biological systems. Many biominerals - such as bone! teeth, and shells - are high-performance composites synthesised with extreme precision under physiological conditions. Understanding biomineralisation is expected to inspire 'green&...

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Main Author: Senior, Laura
Published: University of Bristol 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.682342