Unraveling the Molecular Origin of Prey‐Wrapping Spider Silk's Unique Mechanical Properties and Assembly Process Using NMR
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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
Engineering by Cuts: How Kirigami Principle Enables Unique Mechanical Properties and Functionalities
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204733
Abstract: Kirigami, the ancient art of paper cutting, has evolved into a design and fabrication framework to engineer multi‐functional materials and structures at vastly different scales. By slit cutting with carefully designed geometries, desirable mechanical behaviors—such… read more here.
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Cyclo[18]carbon as an ultra-elastic molecular O-ring with unique mechanical properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2020.08.082
Abstract: Abstract Recent atomic manipulation by an AFM tip created the first sp-hybridized carbon material – cyclo[18]carbon. Herein, we revealed the unique mechanical properties of cyclo[18]carbon by the first principle calculations. Under uniaxial tension, cyclo[18]carbon is… read more here.
Keywords: cyclo carbon; ultra elastic; carbon; mechanical properties ... See more keywords