Silk threads can be fused into strong, transparent plastic-like materials under high temperature and pressure, reducing chemical and water use compared to alternative silk processing methods. The ...
A team of scientists has devised a spider silk inspired process for transforming a corn protein into a plastic-like material ...
Scientists unveil ultra-strong fused silk, the refurbished Tarapur unit 2 nuclear reactor approved for restart and continued ...
Unlike previous attempts, the latest human-made version of silk keeps everything great about natural silk while ramping up its toughness and versatility.
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Pressed silk could replace wood and challenge Kevlar

Silk is traditionally considered either a fiber used in textiles or a biomedical scaffold but not a structural solid with ...
Colour is at the heart of Kashmir’s textile traditions, especially for the world renowned Pashmina shawls and Kashmir silks. Yet producing these rich hues often comes with an environmental cost to ...