Diatomaceous Biosilica: A Multifunctional Resource for Biomedicine and Sustainable Applications
Diatomaceous biosilica has emerged as a functional material with unique properties, driving innovations in energy storage, therapeutic systems, and environmental catalysis. This article critically reviews recent advances in using natural biosilica in lithium-ion battery anodes, emphasizing how its h...
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| author | Letícia Guerreiro da Trindade Monize Bürck Eduarda Lemos de Souza Letícia Zanchet Marcelo Assis Anna Rafaela Cavalcante Braga |
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| description | Diatomaceous biosilica has emerged as a functional material with unique properties, driving innovations in energy storage, therapeutic systems, and environmental catalysis. This article critically reviews recent advances in using natural biosilica in lithium-ion battery anodes, emphasizing how its hierarchical morphology and high porosity contribute to ion insertion and transport efficiency. Its surface chemistry enables controlled drug release and tissue regeneration in biomedical applications. Its synergy with metal catalysts enhances pollutant degradation in photocatalytic systems, especially via surface biofunctionalization. By linking these areas, this review highlights the potential of diatom biosilica as a viable and sustainable alternative to synthetic materials, promoting technological solutions aligned with circular economy and materials engineering. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-64855ac22baf46d283fcef4eb4e3f7dd2025-08-20T02:24:24ZengMDPI AGCeramics2571-61312025-05-01826210.3390/ceramics8020062Diatomaceous Biosilica: A Multifunctional Resource for Biomedicine and Sustainable ApplicationsLetícia Guerreiro da Trindade0Monize Bürck1Eduarda Lemos de Souza2Letícia Zanchet3Marcelo Assis4Anna Rafaela Cavalcante Braga5Instituto Mackenzie de Pesquisas em Grafeno e Nanotecnologias—MackGraphe, São Paulo 01302-000, BrazilDepartment of Physiology, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 11015-020, BrazilDepartment of Physiology, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 11015-020, BrazilLRC-Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 91501-970, BrazilDepartment of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 11015-020, BrazilDepartment of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 11015-020, BrazilDiatomaceous biosilica has emerged as a functional material with unique properties, driving innovations in energy storage, therapeutic systems, and environmental catalysis. This article critically reviews recent advances in using natural biosilica in lithium-ion battery anodes, emphasizing how its hierarchical morphology and high porosity contribute to ion insertion and transport efficiency. Its surface chemistry enables controlled drug release and tissue regeneration in biomedical applications. Its synergy with metal catalysts enhances pollutant degradation in photocatalytic systems, especially via surface biofunctionalization. By linking these areas, this review highlights the potential of diatom biosilica as a viable and sustainable alternative to synthetic materials, promoting technological solutions aligned with circular economy and materials engineering.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6131/8/2/62diatomsbiomaterialbiotechnology |
| spellingShingle | Letícia Guerreiro da Trindade Monize Bürck Eduarda Lemos de Souza Letícia Zanchet Marcelo Assis Anna Rafaela Cavalcante Braga Diatomaceous Biosilica: A Multifunctional Resource for Biomedicine and Sustainable Applications Ceramics diatoms biomaterial biotechnology |
| title | Diatomaceous Biosilica: A Multifunctional Resource for Biomedicine and Sustainable Applications |
| title_full | Diatomaceous Biosilica: A Multifunctional Resource for Biomedicine and Sustainable Applications |
| title_fullStr | Diatomaceous Biosilica: A Multifunctional Resource for Biomedicine and Sustainable Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diatomaceous Biosilica: A Multifunctional Resource for Biomedicine and Sustainable Applications |
| title_short | Diatomaceous Biosilica: A Multifunctional Resource for Biomedicine and Sustainable Applications |
| title_sort | diatomaceous biosilica a multifunctional resource for biomedicine and sustainable applications |
| topic | diatoms biomaterial biotechnology |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6131/8/2/62 |
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