Journal of Materials Science Letters

, Volume 15, Issue 8, pp 648–650 | Cite as

Molecular orbital model of the diatom frustule: Potential for biomimetics

  • K. D. Lobel
  • J. K. West
  • L. L. Hench
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Polymer Material Processing Diatom Frustule Orbital Model Molecular Orbital Model 
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© Chapman & Hall 1996

Authors and Affiliations

  • K. D. Lobel
    • 1
  • J. K. West
    • 1
  • L. L. Hench
    • 1
  1. 1.Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleUSA

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