Wavy or curly?

Journal Article · 01 January 2022 · MRS Bulletin

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1557/s43577-021-00229-7 · OSTI ID:1896675

Gilbert, Pupa U. P. A.  ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States); Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)

Which is better, wavy or curly? This is precisely the debate currently electrifying the diverse field of research in biomineralization. In this issue, the Addadi-Weiner group in Sibony-Nevo et al. argue that the elongated, curved single crystals in some mollusk shells are S-shaped, but other authors, including Willinger et al. and Checa et al. argue that these crystals are helical. In other words, they are arguing for S-shaped wavy versus helical curly structures, to better describe the shell crystals.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER); National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division
• Grant/Contract Number: AC02-05CH11231; FG02-07ER15899; DMR-1603192
• OSTI ID: 1896675
• Journal Information: MRS Bulletin, Vol. 47, Issue 1; ISSN 0883-7694
• Publisher: Materials Research SocietyCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English