Beyond micromachining: the potential of diatoms. |
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| Authors: | J Parkinson R Gordon |
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| Institution: | Edinburgh Centre for Protein Technology, Joseph Black Chemistry Building, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UK EH9 3JJ. john.parkinson@chem.ed.ac.uk |
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| Abstract: | Diatoms are microscopic, single-celled algae that possess rigid cell walls (frustules) composed of amorphous silica. Depending on the species of diatom and the growth conditions, these frustules can display a wide range of different morphologies. It is possible to design and produce specific frustule morphologies that have potential applications in nanotechnology. |
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