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
Biomimetic Supramolecular Fibers Exhibit Water-Induced Supercontraction.
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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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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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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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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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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
Conferring biological activity to native spider silk: A biofunctionalized protein‐based microfiber
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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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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
Recombinant spider silk coatings functionalized with enzymes targeting bacteria and biofilms
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DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.993
Abstract: Bacteria forming biofilms on surgical implants is a problem that might be alleviated by the use of antibacterial coatings. In this article, recombinant spider silk was functionalized with the peptidoglycan degrading endolysin SAL‐1 from the… read more here.
Keywords: silk coatings; coatings functionalized; recombinant spider; silk ... See more keywords
Influence of direct or indirect contact for the cytotoxicity and blood compatibility of spider silk
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DOI: 10.1007/s10856-017-5936-1
Abstract: Spider silk became one of the most-researched biomaterials in the last years due to its unique mechanical strength and most favourable chemical composition for tissue engineering purposes. However, standardized analysis of cytocompatibility is missing. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: direct indirect; cytotoxicity; hemolysis; spider silk ... See more keywords
Application of the Spider Silk Standardization Initiative (S3I) methodology to the characterization of major ampullate gland silk fibers spun by spiders from Pantanos de Villa wetlands (Lima, Peru).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104023
Abstract: Spider silk is a natural material with unique properties and a great potential for engineering and biomedical applications. In spite of its simple composition and highly conserved and stereotypical production, spider silks show a wide… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; standardization; silk; spider silk ... See more keywords