Biomineralization 1st Edition by Patricia M Dove, James J De Yoreo, Steve Weiner ISBN 0939950669 9780939950669 by Patricia M. Dove, James J. De Yoreo, Steve Weiner 9780939950669, 0939950669 instant download after payment.

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ISBN 10: 0939950669 
ISBN 13: 9780939950669
Author: Patricia M Dove, James J De Yoreo, Steve Weiner

Biomineralization 1st Table of contents:

Introduction

• Chapter 1: The Chemical and Structural Basis of Biomineralization (A foundational chapter setting the stage for the rest of the book)
  • A. Defining Biomineralization
  • B. Biological Control over Mineral Formation
  • C. The Role of Organic Matrices

Part I: General Principles and Mechanisms

• Chapter 2: Molecular and Structural Biology of Extracellular Organic Matrices

  • A. Proteins, Lipids, and Polysaccharides in Biomineralization
  • B. Self-Assembly of Organic Frameworks
  • C. Interactions between Matrix Molecules and Mineral Surfaces

• Chapter 3: The Crystal Chemistry of Biogenic Minerals

  • A. Common Biogenic Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Silica, etc.)
  • B. Crystal Growth in Confined Spaces
  • C. Isotopic and Trace Element Signatures in Biominerals

• Chapter 4: Nucleation and Growth of Biominerals

  • A. Classical vs. Non-Classical Nucleation Pathways
  • B. The Role of Amorphous Precursors
  • C. Control of Mineral Morphology and Polymorph

Part II: Biomineral Systems Across the Tree of Life

• Chapter 5: Biomineralization in Unicellular Organisms

  • A. Diatoms and the Formation of Siliceous Frustules
  • B. Coccolithophores and Calcium Carbonate Production
  • C. Magnetotactic Bacteria and Magnetite Biomineralization

• Chapter 6: Molluscan Shells: Structure, Formation, and Evolution

  • A. Nacre (Mother-of-Pearl) and Its Hierarchical Structure
  • B. The Role of Shell-Forming Proteins
  • C. Biomineralization as a Model System for Materials Science

• Chapter 7: Vertebrate Biomineralization: Bone, Teeth, and Otoliths

  • A. The Formation of Hydroxyapatite
  • B. The Roles of Collagen and Non-Collagenous Proteins
  • C. Mineralization in Different Tissues (e.g., enamel vs. bone)

• Chapter 8: Siliceous Biominerals: Sponges and Plants

  • A. Spicule Formation in Sponges
  • B. Silica Deposition in Plants (Phytoliths) and its Ecological Significance

• Chapter 9: Biomineralization in Marine Invertebrates

  • A. Echinoderms and their Skeletal Structures
  • B. Corals and the Formation of Coral Reefs
  • C. The Impact of Ocean Acidification on Marine Biomineralizers

Part III: Biomineralization in Earth History and Geochemistry

• Chapter 10: Biomineralization in the Geologic Record

  • A. Fossil Biominerals and Their Preservation
  • B. Biomarkers in the Rock Record
  • C. Evidence for Early Life and Biomineralization

• Chapter 11: Biomineralization and Environmental Geochemistry

  • A. Biomineralization in Contaminant Sequestration
  • B. The Role of Biominerals in the Global Carbon Cycle
  • C. Biomineralization as an Indicator of Environmental Change

Conclusion

• Chapter 12: Future Directions in Biomineralization Research
  • A. Synthetic Biomimetics and Materials Science
  • B. Medical Applications (e.g., tissue engineering)
  • C. Unanswered Questions and Interdisciplinary Frontiers

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