Biomineralization

by A Powell and J A Connor

Published 1 December 2005
Written with a wide audience in mind, this work offers a coherent point of view on the chemical aspects of the subject of use to both materials and bioinorganic chemists. The means by which nature is able to manupulate inorganic mineral phases to fulfil specific functions are explored, giving insights on the production of tailored materials. Coverage of these materials, gravity, light and magnetic field sensing devices, as well as ion regulation.