Biomimetic Synthesis of Materials for Technology |
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| Authors: | Dr Johanna M Galloway Dr Jonathan P Bramble Dr Sarah S Staniland |
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| Institution: | Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT (UK), Fax: (+44)?113‐3433900 |
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| Abstract: | In a world with ever decreasing natural reserves, researchers are striving to find sustainable methods of producing components for technology. Bioinspired, biokleptic and biomimetic materials can be used to form a wide range of technologically relevant materials under environmentally friendly conditions. Here we investigate a range of biotemplated and bioinspired materials that can be used to develop components for devices, such as optics, photonics, photovoltaics, circuits and data storage. |
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| Keywords: | bioinspired devices biomineralization biotemplated synthesis nanotechnology self‐assembly |
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