Silica–Biomacromolecule Interactions: Toward a Mechanistic Understanding of Silicification

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Christina A. McCutchin, Kevin J. Edgar, Chun-Long Chen, Patricia M. Dove

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Silica -organic composites are receiving renewed attention for their versatility and environmentally benign compositions. Of particular interest is how macromolecules interact with aqueous silica to produce functional materials that confer remarkable physical properties to living organisms. This Review first examines silicification in organisms and the biomacromolecule properties proposed to modulate these reactions. We then highlight findings from silicification studies organized by major classes of

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Mineralization Modeling and Simulation Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy Peptides and proteins

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