Energy-Efficient Fabrication of Biomimetic Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Applications.

ABSTRACT: Despite significant advances in the synthesis of biomimetic materials, the scalable fabrication of high-performance bulk materials under ambient conditions remains a formidable challenge- particularly when it comes to achieving rapid processing while preserving superior mechanical properties. Herein, inspired by nacre's "brick-and-mortar" structure, this work develops an energy-efficient approach that utilizes ice-templating technology as the structure framework and carbon mineralization for rapid CaCO₃ production, resulting in a strong yet tough carbon mineralized material (CMM) while also fixing CO₂. This material replicates both the hierarchical microstructure and chemical composition of nacre. By precisely controlling the freezing dynamics with dual temperature gr

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12463093 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature