Table 2.
General respective properties from the bioorganic and inorganic domains, to be combined in various composites and hybrid materials [24].
| Inorganic | Bioorganic |
|---|---|
| hardness, brittleness | elasticity, plasticity |
| high density | low density |
| thermal stability | permeability |
| hydrophilicity | hydrophobicity |
| high refractive index | selective complexation |
| mixed valence slate (red-ox) | chemical reactivity |
| strength | bioactivity |