Hydrogels: Crystal Growth of Calcium Carbonate in Hydrogels as a Model of Biomineralization (Adv. Funct. Mater. 14/2012)

Hydrogels: Crystal Growth of Calcium Carbonate in Hydrogels as a Model of Biomineralization (Adv. Funct. Mater. 14/2012)

As reported by Lara A. Estroff and co‐workers on page 2891, the porous networks formed by hydrogel matrices (freeze‐dried silica gel in the background) provide a versatile medium for crystal growth of a wide range of calcium carbonate structures. Shown from top to bottom are single‐crystal equilibri...

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Veröffentlicht in:Advanced functional materials 2012-07, Vol.22 (14), p.2890-2890
Hauptverfasser: Asenath-Smith, Emily, Li, Hanying, Keene, Ellen C., Seh, Zhi Wei, Estroff, Lara A.
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Sprache:eng
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biomineralization
calcium carbonate
crystallization
hydrogels
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Zusammenfassung:As reported by Lara A. Estroff and co‐workers on page 2891, the porous networks formed by hydrogel matrices (freeze‐dried silica gel in the background) provide a versatile medium for crystal growth of a wide range of calcium carbonate structures. Shown from top to bottom are single‐crystal equilibrium morphologies, non‐equilibrium “hopper crystals”, polycrystalline aggregates, and spherulites. In addition, the crystalline products can incorporate the hydrogel matrix forming crystalline composites.
ISSN:1616-301X
1616-3028
DOI:10.1002/adfm.201290082