Biomimetic Synthesis Toward a Multidisciplinary Approach

Three families of proteins have been identified in the organic matrix of the cellular wall of marine microorganisms [59], among which silaffins are responsible 

The versatility of the synthetic techniques described, combined with the enormous creativity shown by many research groups, makes us believe that exciting new materials will be described in the coming years. Some of the materials described are currently being applied in such diverse fields as catalysis, separation, drug delivery, gas adsorption, and energy production and storage [3]. 

Nature will always be an excellent source of inspiration, not only because of the complexity and perfection of living biostructures but also because they are fabricated in mild conditions, minimize energy consumption and recycle the materials repeatedly. This gives hope of move forward to the construction of new and better materials making more efficient use of natural resources. 

Straight Lecithin/CTAB = 0.00 Hexagonal Lecithin/CTAB = 0.02 

Lamellar Lecithin/CTAB = 0.10 Tortuous Lecithin/CTAB = 0.30 

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