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Synthetic Surfaces as Models for Biomineralization Substrates

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

Peter C. Rieke
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Materials Research Section, P.O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352
Susan B. Bentjen
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Materials Research Section, P.O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352
Barbara J. Tarasevich
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Materials Research Section, P.O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352
Thomas S. Autrey
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Materials Research Section, P.O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352
David A. Nelson
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Materials Research Section, P.O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352
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Abstract

Polyethylene and oxide substrates were derivatized with functional groups commonly associated with biomineralization substrates. These groups include carboxylate, phosphate, hydroxy, sulfonate, thiol, and amine. FTIR, XPS, and contact angle wetting were used to identify and characterize the products at each step. The efficacy of these groups toward inducing mineralization will be compared with naturally occurring substrates.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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