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   Articles with "spider silk" as a keyword



Engineered Spider Silk Proteins for Biomimetic Spinning of Fibers with Toughness Equal to Dragline Silks

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Advanced Functional Materials"

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

Spiders Use Structural Conversion of Globular Amyloidogenic Domains to Make Strong Silk Fibers

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Functional Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202315409

Abstract: Spider silk—an environmentally friendly protein‐based material—is widely recognized for its extraordinary mechanical properties. Biomimetic spider silk‐like fibers made from recombinant spider silk proteins (spidroins) currently falls short compared to natural silks in terms of mechanical… read more here.

Keywords: use structural; silk; spider silk; domains make ... See more keywords

Unraveling the Molecular Origin of Prey‐Wrapping Spider Silk's Unique Mechanical Properties and Assembly Process Using NMR

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Functional Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202409321

Abstract: Prey wrapping spider silk's unique mechanical properties are investigated confirming the silk's high degree of extensibility and superior toughness compared to other types of spider silk. For the first time, the pre‐spinning dope phase is… read more here.

Keywords: unique mechanical; prey wrapping; silk; spider silk ... See more keywords

Biomimetic Supramolecular Fibers Exhibit Water-Induced Supercontraction.

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Advanced materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201707169

Abstract: Spider silk is a fascinating material, combining high strength and elasticity that outperforms most synthetic fibers. Another intriguing feature of spider silk is its ability to "supercontract," shrinking up to 50% when exposed to water.… read more here.

Keywords: water; biomimetic supramolecular; supramolecular fibers; spider silk ... See more keywords

Scalable Spider-Silk-Like Supertough Fibers using a Pseudoprotein Polymer.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Advanced materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201904311

Abstract: Spider silks are tougher than almost all other materials in the world and thus are considered ideal materials by scientists and the industry. Although there have been tremendous attempts to prepare fibers from genetically engineered… read more here.

Keywords: spider; pseudoprotein polymer; fibers using; silk ... See more keywords

"Self-Matched" Tribo/Piezoelectric Nanogenerators Using Vapor-Induced Phase-Separated Poly(vinylidene fluoride) and Recombinant Spider Silk.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Advanced materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201907336

Abstract: Flexible biocompatible mechanical energy harvesters are drawing increasing interest because of their high energy-harvesting efficiency for powering wearable/implantable devices. Here, a type of "self-matched" tribo-piezoelectric nanogenerators composed of genetically engineered recombinant spider silk protein and… read more here.

Keywords: spider; matched tribo; spider silk; self matched ... See more keywords

A Protein‐Like Nanogel for Spinning Hierarchically Structured Artificial Spider Silk

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Advanced Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201843

Abstract: Spider dragline silk is draw‐spun from soluble, β‐sheet‐crosslinked spidroin in aqueous solution. This spider silk has an excellent combination of strength and toughness, which originates from the hierarchical structure containing β‐sheet crosslinking points, spiral nanoassemblies,… read more here.

Keywords: nanogel spinning; silk; protein like; like nanogel ... See more keywords

Spider‐Silk‐Inspired Nanocomposite Polymers for Durable Daytime Radiative Cooling

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Advanced Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208236

Abstract: Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) materials, that strongly reflect sunlight and emit thermal radiation to outer space, demonstrate great potential in energy‐saving for sustainable development. Particularly, polymer‐based PDRC materials, with advantages of easy‐processing, low cost,… read more here.

Keywords: silk inspired; daytime radiative; nanocomposite polymers; radiative cooling ... See more keywords

In vitro and in vivo investigation of Argiope bruennichi spider silk‐based novel biomaterial for medical use

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Biopolymers"

DOI: 10.1002/bip.23572

Abstract: As a natural and biocompatible material with high strength and flexibility, spider silk is frequently used in biomedical studies. In this study, the availability of Argiope bruennichi spider silk as a surgical suture material was… read more here.

Keywords: silk based; silk; spider silk; argiope bruennichi ... See more keywords

Conferring biological activity to native spider silk: A biofunctionalized protein‐based microfiber

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Biotechnology and Bioengineering"

DOI: 10.1002/bit.26065

Abstract: Spider silk is an extraordinary material with physical properties comparable to the best scaffolding/structural materials, and as a fiber it can be manipulated with ease into a variety of configurations. Our work here demonstrates that… read more here.

Keywords: conferring biological; biological activity; silk; spider silk ... See more keywords

Scalable Production of Monodisperse Bioactive Spider Silk Nanowires.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Macromolecular bioscience"

DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200450

Abstract: Elongated protein-based micro- and nanostructures are of great interest for a wide range of biomedical applications, where they can serve as a backbone for surface functionalization and as vehicles for drug delivery. Current production methods… read more here.

Keywords: silk nanowires; production; scalable production; spider silk ... See more keywords