Diatoms as potential green nanocomposite and nanoparticle synthesizers: Challenges, prospects, and future materials applications
Pytlik N, Brunner E (2018)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2018
Journal
Book Volume: 8
Pages Range: 322-331
Journal Issue: 2
DOI: 10.1557/mrc.2018.34
Abstract
Diatoms are unicellular, eukaryotic microalgae inhabiting nearly all aquatic habitats. They are famous for their micro- and nanopatterned silica-based cell walls, which are envisioned for various technologic purposes. Within this review article, we summarize recent in vivo modifications of diatom biosilica with respect to the following questions: (i) Which metals are taken up by diatoms and eventually processed into nanoparticles (NPs)? (ii) Are these NPs toxic for the diatoms and - if so - what factors influence toxicity? (iii) What is the mechanism underlying NP synthesis and subsequent metabolism? (iv) How can the obtained materials be useful for materials science?
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APA:
Pytlik, N., & Brunner, E. (2018). Diatoms as potential green nanocomposite and nanoparticle synthesizers: Challenges, prospects, and future materials applications. MRS Communications, 8(2), 322-331. https://doi.org/10.1557/mrc.2018.34
MLA:
Pytlik, Nathalie, and Eike Brunner. "Diatoms as potential green nanocomposite and nanoparticle synthesizers: Challenges, prospects, and future materials applications." MRS Communications 8.2 (2018): 322-331.
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