Engineers fabricate microscale silk proteins patterns for use in tissue engineering and 'green devices'
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 06:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —When most people think of silk, the idea of a shimmering, silk scarf, or luxurious gown comes to mind. But few realize, in its raw form, this seemingly delicate fiber is actually one of the strongest natural materials around – often compared to steel.