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US 9,371,451 B2Granted
Deposition of nanocrystalline calcite on surfaces by a tissue and cellular biomineralization
AssigneesClemson University Research Foundation, University of Dayton
InventorsAndrew S. Mount, Neeraj V. Gohad, Douglas C. Hansen, Karolyn Mueller Hansen, Mary Beth Johnstone
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Abstract
Disclosed are articles comprising layered nanocrystalline calcite and methods for forming nanocrystalline calcite layers and compositions comprising nanocrystalline calcite layers.
Claims8
A composition of matter comprising:
- a surface comprising metal or glass;
- an isolated ex vivo mollusk cell on the surface;
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- a material deposited on the surface by the isolated ex vivo mollusk cell, the deposited material including a plurality of crystalline ceramic lamella and a web-like membrane surrounding the crystalline ceramic lamella, the web-like membrane comprising proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
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