Biogenic Silica: Fundamentals and Applications

by Ashok Kumar Nadda (Editor), Vijai Kumar Gupta (Editor)

Overview

Biogenic silica is one of the most widespread forms of biogenic mineral. Unlike other biogenic minerals it is formed by an inorganic polymerisation process and is used by a number of organisms as a structural material. In material science it represents an exciting source of inspiration for novel bioinspired technological and medical applications, with particular relevance to biomedical engineering and green chemistry.

Covering the fundamentals of synthesis and production from rocks, marine environments and plants to key applications, this book provides an up-to-date treatment of the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839165832
Publisher:	RSC
Publication date:	12/06/2024
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.15(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.65(d)

Table of Contents

• Biogenic Silica: Sources, Structure and Properties
• Biogenic Silica in Ocean and Terrestrial Environments
• Production and Characterization of Biogenic Silica
• Biosilica Nanoparticles from Agricultural Waste and Their Applications
• Biogenic Silica Nanoparticles and Composites for Supercapacitors
• Biogenic Silica for Biosensors and Bioimaging Applications
• Biogenic Silica Composites for Biomedical Applications
• Biogenic Silica for Drug Delivery and Gene Therapy
• Biogenic Silica as Filler Material for Elastomers