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A WSPC Reference on Biomineralization

Hrsg. v. Peter Fratzl

Online

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Umfassendes Referenzwerk, das eine systematische Übersicht über die Mechanismen, Strukturen und evolutionären Grundlagen der Biomineralisation bietet. Unter Biomineralisation versteht man den Prozess, bei dem lebende Organismen feste Minerale bilden, um bestimmte Funktionen zu erfüllen. Es dokumentiert den aktuellen Forschungsstand darüber, wie lebende Organismen anorganische Minerale kontrolliert synthetisieren, um biologische Verbundmaterialien wie Knochen, Zähne oder Schalen zu bilden. Das Werk verknüpft dabei die molekularen Grundlagen der biologischen Gestaltbildung mit den physikalischen und mechanischen Eigenschaften der resultierenden Strukturen. Der Online-Ausgabe liegt die 2026 veröffentlichte, 3-bändige Printausgabe zugrunde.

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World Scientific Publishing

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978-981-98-2970-5

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10593204

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This book explores how biominerals fulfill a wide range of functions in living organisms. Foremost, they stiffen endoand exoskeletons of many animals. The bone of vertebrates is a collagen-based organic matrix reinforced by calcium phosphate nanoparticles. Some vertebrates that lack a bony skeleton, such as sharks and rays, use calcium phosphate to form calcified tesserae covering the cartilaginous skeleton. Calcium carbonate and other minerals reinforce the exoskeleton of many crustaceans, not only for protection but also to provide efficient tools, such as the crab pincer. Sea shells are generally based on calcium carbonate, mainly calcite and aragonite.

Unicellular algae often protect themselves with a mineral shell made of calcium carbonate (coccolithophores) or silica (diatoms). Silica is also the basis of the skeleton of some deep-sea sponges. Minerals may also have optical functions, such as the calcite lenses in the eyes of the brittlestar. Magnetic iron oxide particles allow bacteria to orient themselves in the Earth's magnetic field. And, minerals are also a store of essential ions, to the point that mammalian bone is considered an endocrine organ that controls the homeostasis of calcium and phosphate, both ions that are essential for many cellular processes. All these diverse aspects are addressed in this work by world-renowned scientists. The three volumes are a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and advanced students in disciplines such as geosciences, paleontology, evolutionary and developmental biology, ecology, physical chemistry, materials science, civil engineering, endocrinology, regenerative medicine, and many others.

Volume 1: Evolution, Synthesis, Morphogenesis explores the fascinating world of biomineralization, where biology and geology meet to shape the natural world. From the earliest fossil biominerals to the intricate processes of crystal formation, this volume reveals how living systems build with minerals and how these processes have evolved over time. Key chapters examine the morphogenesis of biominerals, the role of classical and nonclassical crystallization pathways, and the structural importance of organic matrices such as chitin and collagen. With insights that bridge biology, chemistry, and materials science, the book uncovers both fundamental mechanisms and innovative concepts in crystal engineering. Rich in interdisciplinary perspectives, this volume offers a broad yet detailed view of the interactions between the geosphere and biosphere, making it an essential resource for researchers and students interested in evolution, mineralogy, and the science of life's building blocks.

Volume 2: Calcium Carbonates focuses on calcium carbonate, one of nature's most versatile and widespread biominerals. This volume examines how organisms from mollusks to birds harness calcium carbonate to build shells, skeletons, and protective structures with remarkable precision and diversity. Chapters trace the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind mollusk and brachiopod shell formation, explore the contrasting strategies of octocorals and hexacorals, and reveal the morphodynamics that shape precious red coral. The volume also highlights calcite morphogenesis in coccolithophores — microscopic architects of the oceans — and uncovers the intricate processes that give rise to the avian eggshell. Bringing together perspectives from biology, chemistry, and earth sciences, this volume offers a detailed exploration of how calcium carbonate structures emerge, function, and evolve across species. It is an indispensable reference for researchers and students studying biomineralization, evolutionary biology, and the materials of life.

Volume 3: Calcium Phosphate, Silica, Guanine delves into the remarkable diversity of biominerals beyond calcium carbonate, with a focus on calcium phosphate, silica, and guanine. This volume showcases how living systems create complex structures such as bones, teeth, diatom shells, plant silica bodies, and guanine crystals with precision and purpose. Topics include the hierarchical architecture and heterogeneity of bone, cutting-edge concepts such as polymer-induced liquid precursors in bone and tooth restoration, and bioinspired coatings for implants that harness nature's strategies for durability and integration. The volume also explores silica biomineralization in diatoms, plants, and sponges, highlighting the varied roles of hierarchical organization in shaping structure and function. A unique perspective on polyphosphate reveals its role at the intersection of mineralization, metabolism, and biomedical applications, while the final chapter investigates the formation of guanine crystals, essential for structural coloration in animals. Bridging biology, materials science, and medicine, this volume offers fresh insights into natural design principles and their applications in biomimetics and biomedicine. It is an essential resource for scientists and students interested in bone biology, nanomaterials, bioinspired engineering, and the expanding frontier of biomineral research.

Contents:
Volume 1: Evolution, Synthesis, Morphogenesis

• A Broad View of Biogenic Minerals: Interactions between the Geosphere and Biosphere (Robert Lemanis)
  Fossil Biominerals (Yannicke Dauphin)
• Classical and Nonclassical Crystal Formation: From Decoding Biocrystallization Mechanisms to New Concepts in Crystal Engineering (Stephan E Wolf)
• Biomineral Morphogenesis (Igor Zlotnikov)
• Structural and Functional Organic Matrix in Biomineralization: Chitin (Xiofang Zhang and Rui Xiong)
• Chitin Synthesis in Biomineralization (David Gudnason, Jan Ludwig, Sahar Nakhostin Hosseini, and Ingrid M Weiss)
• Collagen as a Structural Matrix (Camila Bussola Tovani, Marie Albéric, Thierry Azaïs and Nadine Nassif)

Volume 2: Calcium Carbonates

• Mollusk Shell Biomineralization: On Molecules, Cells, and Tissues (Frédéric Marin and Benazir Khurshid)
• Biomineralization of Mollusk and Brachiopod Shells (Antonio G Checa, Erika Griesshaber, Carmen Salas, Lucia Angiolini, Wolfgang W Schmahl)
• From Cells to Skeletons: Comparing Octocorals and Hexacorals (Sylvie Tambutté, Alexander A Venn, Philippe Ganot, Eric Tambutté, Pupa U P A Gilbert)
• Morphodynamics of Red Coral (Daniel Vielzeuf, Nicole Floquet, Frédéric Marin, Angèle Ricolleau, and Jonathan Perrin)
• Calcite Morphogenesis in Coccolithophores (Oliver Hild Walett and André Scheffel)
• Avian Eggshell Biomineralization (José L Arias and Maria Soledad Fernández)

Volume 3: Calcium Phosphate, Silica, Guanine

• Bones: Hierarchy and Heterogeneity (Henrik Birkedal)
• Polymer-Induced Liquid Precursors in Bone and Tooth Restoration (Meichen Wan, Li-na Niu, Franklin R Tay)
  Harnessing Nature's Ingenuity: Bioinspired and Biomimetic Bone Implant Coatings (Jennifer Knaus)
• Silica Biomineralization in Diatoms (Nils Kröger and Eike Brunner)
• Silica Biomineralization in Plants (Rivka Elbaum and Srinath Palakurthy)
• Hierarchical Structure in Silica Sponges (Hermann Ehrlich)
• Polyphosphate: Crossing the Boundaries Between Mineralization, Biomineralization, and Finally Biomedicine. The Functional Triad: Enzymes – Template – Metabolic Energy (Werner E G Müller, Meik Neufurth, Hiroshi Ushijima, Shunfeng Wang, Heinz C Schröder and Xiahong Wang)
• Biomineralization of Guanine Crystals (Dongmei Guo and Yurong Ma)

Readership:
Researchers and academics in biology, geology, chemistry, nanoscience, and materials science; graduate and postgraduate students in biomineralization, evolutionary biology, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences; professionals in biomimetics and bioinspired engineering exploring applications in materials, coatings, and nanotechnology; biomedical researchers and practitioners interested in bone biology, implants, and restorative materials; earth and environmental scientists studying fossil biominerals and geosphere–biosphere interactions.