Chitosan and carboxymethyl chitosan mimic biomineralization and promote microbially induced calcium precipitation
Zhao Wang, Junfeng Su, Amjad Ali, Wenshuo Yang, Ruijie Zhang, Yifei Li, Lingfei Zhang, Jiawei Li
Topics & Concepts
BiomineralizationChitosanExtracellular polymeric substancePolysaccharideChemistryAlkalinityPrecipitationCalciumChemical engineeringMineralization (soil science)NucleationBiophysicsBacteriaBiochemistryOrganic chemistryBiofilmGeologyBiologyPaleontologyNitrogenMeteorologyEngineeringPhysicsMicrobial Applications in Construction MaterialsCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionBone Tissue Engineering Materials