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Biosynthetic Materials

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158

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67

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Biosynthetic materials is a research field and academic concept encompassing the study, design, and production of materials synthesized through biological processes or utilizing engineered biological systems. This domain investigates the underlying biological mechanisms of material formation, explores the unique properties conferred by biological synthesis, and develops methodologies for the controlled production and functionalization of these substances using living organisms or their components. Key characteristics often include renewability, biodegradability, production under mild conditions, and the capacity for complex, hierarchical structures with tailored properties. Its significance resides in offering sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, enabling novel functionalities, and reducing ecological impact across diverse applications such as biomedicine, manufacturing, and environmental science.

Top Authors

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PW

University of Basel

DA

University of California, Los Angeles

HK

University of Leicester

JW

University of Bern

FB

University of Basel

Top Institutions

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University of Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom

Max Planck Society

Munich, Germany

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Madison, United States

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States