Organically Controlled Crystal Growth and Phase Selection in Ecologically Diverse, Ultrahard Bio-composites
Abstract
The overall objectives of the project are to investigate the multiscale organic and mineral components of the radular teeth and, if time allows, the supporting flexible styli from an ecologically diverse selection of chiton. These investigations will include chemical, molecular (i.e., protein) and phase composition in order to reveal how the organic substructure regulates (i) pathways for mineral transport, (ii) phase selection and(iii) mineral nucleation and growth. The information gleaned from these investigations will be used to provide both design and synthesis platforms for advanced materials. Based on our preliminary data, we believe that through the careful control of organic synthesis and hierarchical assembly, the local and global architectures of inorganic /organic composite can be modulated to increase the damage tolerance of these ultrahard materials while also providing utility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1197332
Entities
People
- David J Kisailus
Organizations
- University of California, Riverside