Issue 12, 2006

The challenge of biominerals to simulations

Abstract

Biomaterials are hierarchical systems whose structure and properties represent a major challenge to simulation. We briefly discuss the remarkable experimental data now available both on the structure, formation and properties of biominerals. In the light of this we discuss current attempts to simulate biomaterials at atomic and meso length scales and timescales and the range of physical effects that are important in producing biomaterials. We emphasise the importance of obtaining robust forcefields for these systems and the sensitivity of simulations to the forcefields used. We conclude by suggesting future directions for the field and remaining problems to be solved.

Graphical abstract: The challenge of biominerals to simulations

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
16 Aug 2005
Accepted
24 Oct 2005
First published
14 Nov 2005

J. Mater. Chem., 2006,16, 1105-1112

The challenge of biominerals to simulations

J. H. Harding and D. M. Duffy, J. Mater. Chem., 2006, 16, 1105 DOI: 10.1039/B511650C

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