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KMID : 0380020140290010009
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Korean Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering
2014 Volume.29 No. 1 p.9 ~ p.21
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Recent Researches for Diatom as Inorganic and Bioenvironmental Materials
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Jang Eui-Kyoung
Shin Hyun-Kyeong
Pack Seung-Pil
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Abstract
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One of the most abundant microalgaes, diatom is characterized by its unique cell wall structures composed of nano-patterned silica. Due to its highly ordered porosity, these silica frustules, which are found as sediments called diatomite, were used as a cheap adsorption material for water purification. Recently, new emerging nanotechnology compels many researchers to have interest in such diatom’s unique properties (eg, nano-scale mesoporosity, photo luminescence, light transparency, etc.) as biogenic inorganic materials as well as the biomass resource (conventional usage of microalgae). In this review, we will focus on the current knowledge about the diatoms research and the possibility of its applications.
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KEYWORD
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Diatom, Nanotechnology, Biogenic inorganic material, Frustule, Bioenvironmental application
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