Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5188710 | Polymer | 2008 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Silks are protein-based fibers made by arthropods for a variety of task-specific applications. In this article, we review the key features of silk proteins. This article initially focuses on the structure and function of silk proteins produced naturally by silkworms and spiders, followed by the biological and technical processing of silk proteins into a variety of morphologies (including capsules, fibers, films, foams, gels and spheres). Finally, we highlight the potential applications of silk-based materials.
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Authors
John G. Hardy, Lin M. Römer, Thomas R. Scheibel,