Simple synthesis of self-assembled nacre-like materials with 3D periodic layers from nanochitin <i>via</i> hydrogelation and mineralization
Junhua Xu, Liang Liu, Juan Yu, Yujun Zou, Wenhui Pei, Lili Zhang, Wenbo Ye, Long Bai, Zhiguo Wang, Yimin Fan, Qiang Yong, Orlando J. Rojas
Abstract
A one-step ion diffusion process was used to synthesize hydrogel composites with designable, regularly interspaced organic/inorganic strata. “Brick-and-mortar” structures with a strength similar to that of natural nacre were formed after hot pressing.
Topics & Concepts
Mineralization (soil science)Materials scienceMortarComposite materialNanotechnologyChemical engineeringMineralogyChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringNitrogenCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsPickering emulsions and particle stabilization