Bacterial Precipitation and CaCO3 Crystallization: Factors Influencing the Biomineralization Process and Products

IF 0.8 Q3 Engineering

Nanotechnologies in Russia Pub Date : 2026-03-02 DOI:10.1134/S2635167625601913

L. A. Ivanova, D. V. Lebedev, A. A. Kulminskaya

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Biomineralization is the process by which living organisms contribute to the formation of insoluble metal-ion deposits through their metabolic reactions with the environment. One of the most common biominerals on Earth is calcium carbonate, which is formed by various organisms during the process of mineralization. These biominerals have unique properties that differ from inorganic minerals, including their degree of crystallinity, isotopic and trace-element composition, and polymorphic structure. This review will explore the role of bacterial cell walls and extracellular macromolecules in the biomineralization process, as well as present the main hypotheses on how microbial cells and their components initiate this process. Additionally, we discuss the conditions for the formation of a wide range of calcium carbonate polymorphs and their stability within biological systems. Understanding the mechanisms and dynamics of biomineralization is crucial for scientific and technological innovation, as it allows us to better understand microbial ecology and biogeochemical cycles. This knowledge could open up new opportunities for the creation of innovative materials and technologies.

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细菌沉淀和CaCO3结晶：影响生物矿化过程和产物的因素

生物矿化是指生物体通过与环境的代谢反应形成不溶性金属离子沉积物的过程。碳酸钙是地球上最常见的生物矿物质之一，它是由各种生物在矿化过程中形成的。这些生物矿物具有不同于无机矿物的独特性质，包括结晶度、同位素和微量元素组成以及多态结构。本文将探讨细菌细胞壁和细胞外大分子在生物矿化过程中的作用，并提出微生物细胞及其组分如何启动这一过程的主要假设。此外，我们还讨论了各种碳酸钙多晶体形成的条件及其在生物系统中的稳定性。了解生物矿化的机制和动力学对科技创新至关重要，因为它可以让我们更好地了解微生物生态和生物地球化学循环。这些知识可以为创新材料和技术的创造开辟新的机会。

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