Biomineralization From Nature to Application [Hardcover]

Biomineralization is a hot topic in the area of materials, and this volume in the Metals Ions in Life Sciences series takes a systematic approach, dealing with all aspects from the fundamentals to applications. Key biological features of biomineralization, such as gene directed growth and the role of enzymes are covered, as are new areas, including copper/zinc in the jaws of invertebrates or magnetic biomaterials that help birds with navigationHISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE SERIES.

PREFACE TO VOLUME 4.

CONTRIBUTORS TO VOLUME 4.

TITLES OF VOLUMES 1–44 IN THE METAL IONS IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS SERIES.

CONTENTS OF VOLUMES IN THE METAL IONS IN LIFE SCIENCES SERIES.

(1) Crystals and Life. An Introduction (Arthur Veis).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. Global Effects.

3. Minerals within Living Systems.

4. Concluding Remarks.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations.

References.

(2) What Genes and Genomes Tell Us about Calcium Carbonate Biomineralization (Fred H. Wilt and Christopher E. Killian).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. One Gene–One Protein Approaches.

3. Many Genes–One Structure Approaches.

4. General Conclusions.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations.

References.

(3) The Role of Enzymes in Biomineralization Processes (Ingrid M. Weiss and Frédéric Marin).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. From Ions to Minerals: A Pathway Paved by Enzymes.

3. The “Evolution” of Solids: A ComplexlCï