Marine Biominerals with a Biotechnological Future

Barre, Stéphane; Bates, Stephen S.

doi:10.1002/9783527801718.ch27

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“…Similarly, shark skin poses a unique texture that reduces water friction. This texture consists of tiny square structures called dermal denticles, which serve as an inspiration for antibacterial surfaces due to hydrophobicity but also for antimicrobial properties [73][74][75][76]. In the same way, springtail skin features a pattern that enables it to regulate moisture levels and avoid immersion when standing on water [77,78].…”

Section: Antibacterial Micro and Nanostructures In The Real Worldmentioning

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The Effect of Micro/Nano Roughness on Antifouling and Bactericidal Surfaces

I. Garcia-Gonzalez,

R. Crick

2023

Superhydrophobic Coating - Recent Advances in Theory and Applications

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The importance of microorganisms, especially bacteria, has often been underestimated, yet they have vital roles in staying in the environment and affecting human health and industries. These microorganisms have complex systems and change quickly over time, becoming more resistant. The spread of harmful microorganisms has negative effects on industries and human health. Even microorganisms that seem harmless can be a big problem because they are becoming more resistant to normal cleaning and antibiotics. They resist ways like creating strong biofilms, which make these microorganisms even tougher and help infections spread. Although there are other options like using heat or chemicals, the problem of bacterial resistance is still a big worry for health and industries. Trying out new ideas that do not use chemicals or antibiotics, like using superhydrophobic surfaces, could be a big solution. These surfaces use both special chemicals and changes in how they feel to water to stop bacteria from sticking and growing. By looking for new ways, we can get better at dealing with these microorganisms and find better ways to live with them.

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Section: Antibacterial Micro and Nanostructures In The Real Worldmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Micro/Nano Roughness on Antifouling and Bactericidal Surfaces

I. Garcia-Gonzalez,

R. Crick

2023

Superhydrophobic Coating - Recent Advances in Theory and Applications

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“…Regarding the chemical composition, there are two major forms of biomineralization in marine planktons: silicification and calcification. [1] Some examples of silicifying organisms include Choanoflagellates, [2] Radiolarians, [3] Silicoflagellates [4] and diatoms [Fig. 1(c-f), respectively].…”

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Perspectives on applications of nanomaterials from shelled plankton

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Biomineralization ubiquitously occurs in plankton, featuring hierarchically nanostructured shells that display several properties that benefit their host survival. Nanostructures’ shapes and many of these properties are tunable through in vitro or in vivo modification of microorganisms, making their shells very appealing for applications in materials sciences. Despite the abundance of shell-forming species, research has focused mainly on diatoms and coccolithophores microalgae, with current scientific literature mostly targeting the development of photonic, biomedical and energy storage/conversion devices. This prospective article aims to critically overview potentialities of nanomaterials from biomineralizing plankton, possible outcomes and technological impact relevant to this technology. Graphic Abstract

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Marine Biominerals with a Biotechnological Future

Cited by 2 publications

References 206 publications

The Effect of Micro/Nano Roughness on Antifouling and Bactericidal Surfaces

The Effect of Micro/Nano Roughness on Antifouling and Bactericidal Surfaces

Perspectives on applications of nanomaterials from shelled plankton

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