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
Exploration of the Nucleation Pathway for Supramolecular Fibers
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.3c00049
Abstract: The pathway for supramolecular fiber formation is coupled with the underlying order of the self-assembling molecules. Here, we report on atomistic molecular dynamics simulations to characterize the initial stages of the self-assembly of a model… read more here.
Keywords: supramolecular fibers; exploration nucleation; nucleation pathway; pathway supramolecular ... See more keywords