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Title: Microscopy Techniques for Investigating the Control of Organic Constituents on Biomineralization

Journal Article · · MRS Bulletin
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2015.98· OSTI ID:1581968

In this paper we address recent advances in the application of microscopy techniques to characterize crystallization processes as they relate to biomineralization and bio-inspired materials synthesis. In particular, we focus on studies aimed at revealing the role that organic macromolecules and functionalized surfaces have in modulating the mechanisms of nucleation and growth. In the nucleation studies, we explore the use of methods such asin situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM),atomic force microscopy (AFM), and cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM)to delineate formation pathways, phase stabilization, and the competing effects of free energy and kinetic barriers. In the growth studies, an emphasis is placed on understanding the interactions of macromolecular constituents with growing crystals and how to characterize the internal structures of the resulting composite crystals using techniques such as electron tomography, atom probe tomography (APT), and vibrational spectromicroscopy. Examples are drawn from both biological and bio-inspired synthetic systems.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1581968
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-108196
Journal Information:
MRS Bulletin, Vol. 40, Issue 6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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