Polymeric materials based on silk proteins

Silks are protein-based fibers made by arthropods for a variety of task-specific applications. In this article, we review the key features of silk proteins. This article initially focuses on the structure and function of silk proteins produced naturally by silkworms and spiders, followed by the biol...

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Published in:Polymer (Guilford) 2008-09, Vol.49 (20), p.4309-4327
Main Authors: Hardy, John G., Römer, Lin M., Scheibel, Thomas R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Araneae
Arthropoda
Bombyx mori
Exact sciences and technology
Natural polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Protein processing
Protein solubility
Proteins
Silk structure
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Summary:Silks are protein-based fibers made by arthropods for a variety of task-specific applications. In this article, we review the key features of silk proteins. This article initially focuses on the structure and function of silk proteins produced naturally by silkworms and spiders, followed by the biological and technical processing of silk proteins into a variety of morphologies (including capsules, fibers, films, foams, gels and spheres). Finally, we highlight the potential applications of silk-based materials. [Display omitted]
ISSN:0032-3861
1873-2291
DOI:10.1016/j.polymer.2008.08.006