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A Critical Survey of Biomineralization

Control, Mechanisms, Functions and Material Properties

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
  2. Introduction

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 1-4
  3. Chemistry and Minerals

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 5-6
  4. Enamel is the Hardest Biomaterial Known

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 17-27
  5. Formation of Mollusk Shells

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 29-40
  6. The Glasshouse of Diatoms

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 41-49
  7. Outlook

    • Jürgen Engel
    Pages 63-64

About this book

This monograph provides a comprehensive and up-to-date approach on biomineralization. The topical focus of the book lies on the question of how matrix proteins and cells catalyze and regulate mineralization in organisms. Recent advances in the understanding of biomineralization help to better understand biomaterials, in particular their mechanical properties. The target audience primarily comprises practitioners and research experts in the field, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.









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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biophysical Chemistry, Biozentrum University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

    Jürgen Engel

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: A Critical Survey of Biomineralization

  • Book Subtitle: Control, Mechanisms, Functions and Material Properties

  • Authors: Jürgen Engel

  • Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47711-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-47710-7Published: 14 November 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-47711-4Published: 04 November 2016

  • Series ISSN: 2191-530X

  • Series E-ISSN: 2191-5318

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 64

  • Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations, 17 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Biomaterials

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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