Diatom nanotechnology : progress and emerging applications /

A comprehensive overview of the unique porous silica structure of diatoms, their mechanism of formation, properties and applications.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Losic, Dusan (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, England : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2018]
Series:	RSC nanoscience & nanotechnology ; no. 44.
Subjects:	Biotechnology. Diatoms. Nanotechnology. Materials science. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Engineering (General) TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Reference. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Whence Is the Diversity of Diatom Frustules Derived?; Interactions of Diatoms with Their Fluid Environment; Nanoengineering of Diatom Surfaces for Emerging Applications; Functionalization of Frustules From Diatom Cell Culture for Optoelectronic Properties; Micro- and Nano-optical Devices from Diatom Nanostructures: Light Control by Mother Nature; Immobilization of Proteins on Diatom Biosilica; The Potential of Modified Diatom Frustules for Solar Energy Conversion; Diatom Silica as an Emerging Biomaterial for Energy Conversion and Storage; Diatoms: A Natural Source of Nanostructured Silica for Drug Delivery; Diatomaceous Earth, A Natural Insecticide for Stored Grain Protection: Recent Progress and Perspectives.