Diatoms: Self assembled silica nanostructures, and templates for bio/chemical sensors and biomimetic membranes

TitleDiatoms: Self assembled silica nanostructures, and templates for bio/chemical sensors and biomimetic membranes
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsYang, WR, Lopez, PJ, Rosengarten, G
JournalAnalyst
Volume136
Pagination42–53
ISSN0003-2654
Abstract

In this review we highlight recent advances in the understanding of biosilica production, biomodification of diatom frustules and their subsequent applications in bio/chemical sensors, and as a model membrane for filtration and separation.

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DOI10.1039/c0an00602e