Flower-shaped inorganic nanocrystals have been used for applications in catalysis and analytical science, but so far there have been no reports of 'nanoflowers' made of organic components. Here, we report a method for creating hybrid organic-inorganic nanoflowers using copper (II) ions as the inorganic component and various proteins as the organic component. The protein molecules form complexes...

Nowadays, concern over skin cancer has been growing more and more, especially in tropical countries where the incidence of UVA/B radiation is higher. The correct use of sunscreen is the most efficient way to prevent the development of this disease. The ingredients of sunscreen can be organic and/or inorganic sun filters. Inorganic filters present some advantages over organic filters, such as ph...

M41S: A family of mesoporous materials including MCM41, MCM-48, and MCM-50 MSU-1,2,3,4: Michigan State University no. 1, 2, 3, 4, a series of wormhole mesoporous materials prepared in the presence of nonionic surfactants Pluronic: polyethylene oxide–polypropylene oxide triblock surfactant, (EO)m(PO)n(EO)m, for example, P123 = (EO)20 (PO)70(EO)20 SBA-x: Santa Barbara no. x, a series of mesoporou...

The objective of this research topic “Inorganic Biomaterials” within the scope of the article series “Bioengineering and Biotechnology” featured by the open access journal “Frontiers” was to present a comprehensive introduction to the field of inorganic bioactive biomaterials being considered for the replacement of hard tissues, in particular, bone tissue and related topics in bone tissue engin...