Silk structure analysis explains paradox of super-strength; could lead to even stronger synthetic materials
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 16:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Spiders and silkworms are masters of materials science, but scientists are finally catching up. Silks are among the toughest materials known, stronger and less brittle, pound for pound, than steel. Now scientists have unraveled some of their deepest secrets in research that could lead the way to the creation of synthetic materials that duplicate, or even exceed, the extraordinary properties of natural silk.
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