Sound-proof metamaterial inspired by spider webs
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 08:31
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org)—Spider silk is well-known for its unusual combination of being both lightweight and extremely strong—in some cases, stronger than steel. Due to these properties, researchers have been developing spider-silk-inspired materials for potential applications such as durable yet lightweight clothing, bullet-proof vests, and parachutes.