Download or read book Biomimetic biomaterials written by H. Ehrlich and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chitin is an evolutionarily ancient and fundamental template in biomineralization, commonly found in invertebrate species and biological systems across the globe. The chapter first discusses structural peculiarities of chitin from sponges (Porifera) with regards to its role in both calcification and silicification. It then describes strategies for applications of this unique chitin towards biomedical and technical goals.