Biorock
Biorock is a material created through a process called electrodeposition. This method uses a low voltage electrical current to cause minerals to precipitate from seawater onto a metal mesh structure. The dissolved minerals, primarily calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide, gradually build up on the mesh, forming a hard, limestone-like substance. This living material is composed of the mineral matrix and the microorganisms that facilitate its formation.
The concept and development of Biorock technology are largely attributed to Dr. Wolf Hilbertz and later refined
One of the most prominent uses of Biorock is in marine restoration. Structures grown from Biorock can