Photoelectric Silk via Genetic Encoding and Bioassisted Plasmonics
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DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202000040
Abstract: Genetically encoded photoelectric silk that can convert photons to electrons (light to electricity) over a wide visible range in a self‐power mode is reported. As silk is a versatile host material with electrical conductivity, biocompatibility,… read more here.
Keywords: photoelectric silk; silk via; mkate2 silk; photoelectric protein ... See more keywords
Microporous drug-eluting large silk particles through cryo-granulation.
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.201801242
Abstract: A facile method for the preparation of large, microporous, drug-loaded particles is presented. High shear bollus injections of silk with cross-linker and drug colloids into super-cooled hexane were utilized to trigger phase separation of silk… read more here.
Keywords: microporous drug; drug eluting; silk particles; eluting large ... See more keywords
Silk Lattice Structures from Unidirectional Silk Fiber–Reinforced Composites for Breaking Energy Absorption
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.201900921
Abstract: Lightweight lattice structures engineered at various length scales have attracted considerable research and development (R&D) efforts. Natural silk fibers and their composites have shown great energy absorption potential and impact resistance. Herein, lattice structures are… read more here.
Keywords: energy; energy absorption; lattice structures; fiber reinforced ... See more keywords
Moisture Sensitive Smart Yarns and Textiles from Self‐Balanced Silk Fiber Muscles
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201808241
Abstract: Smart textiles that sense, interact, and adapt to environmental stimuli have provided exciting new opportunities for a variety of applications. However, current advances have largely remained at the research stage due to the high cost,… read more here.
Keywords: moisture sensitive; silk fiber; silk; smart textiles ... See more keywords
Nonmulberry Silk Based Ink for Fabricating Mechanically Robust Cardiac Patches and Endothelialized Myocardium-on-a-Chip Application.
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201907436
Abstract: Bioprinting holds great promise towards engineering functional cardiac tissue constructs for regenerative medicine and as drug test models. However, it is highly limited by the choice of inks that require maintaining a balance between the… read more here.
Keywords: based ink; tissue; silk; mechanically robust ... See more keywords
Shape‐Engineerable Silk Fibroin Papers for Ideal Substrate Alternatives of Plastic Electronics
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202104088
Abstract: Plastic‐based electronics fill the gaps in conventional rigid silicon‐based devices toward the applications in soft interfaces. However, people in the future should also consider their potential environmental impact if tons of non‐degradable plastics are applied.… read more here.
Keywords: shape engineerable; ideal substrate; silk fibroin; plastic electronics ... See more keywords
Engineered Spider Silk Proteins for Biomimetic Spinning of Fibers with Toughness Equal to Dragline Silks
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202200986
Abstract: Spider silk is the toughest fiber found in nature, and bulk production of artificial spider silk that matches its mechanical properties remains elusive. Development of miniature spider silk proteins (mini‐spidroins) has made large‐scale fiber production… read more here.
Keywords: silk; toughness equal; dragline silks; biomimetic spinning ... See more keywords
Shape Memory Silk Protein Sponges for Minimally Invasive Tissue Regeneration
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201600762
Abstract: &NA; Porous silk protein scaffolds are designed to display shape memory characteristics and volumetric recovery following compression. Two strategies are utilized to realize shape recovery: addition of hygroscopic plasticizers like glycerol, and tyrosine modifications with… read more here.
Keywords: silk; shape memory; silk protein; minimally invasive ... See more keywords
The Biomedical Use of Silk: Past, Present, Future
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201800465
Abstract: Humans have long appreciated silk for its lustrous appeal and remarkable physical properties, yet as the mysteries of silk are unraveled, it becomes clear that this outstanding biopolymer is more than a high-tech fiber. This… read more here.
Keywords: use; silk past; silk; biomedical use ... See more keywords
Silk Protein Bioresorbable, Drug-Eluting Ear Tubes: Proof-of-Concept.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201801409
Abstract: Otitis media with effusion (OEM) is a common pediatric pathology treated with topical fluoroquinolones (ear drops) and tympanoplasty tube, also referred to as ear tube, implantation for middle ear drainage. Commercially available ear tubes are… read more here.
Keywords: ear tubes; drug eluting; drug; silk ... See more keywords
Self-Folding 3D Silk Biomaterial Rolls to Facilitate Axon and Bone Regeneration.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000530
Abstract: Biomaterial scaffold designs are needed for self-organizing features related to tissue formation while also simplifying the fabrication processes involved. Toward this goal, silk protein-based self-folding scaffolds to support 3D cell culture, while providing directional guidance… read more here.
Keywords: bone regeneration; silk; self folding; folding silk ... See more keywords