Biopolymer nanofibrils exhibit exceptional mechanical properties with a unique combination
of strength and toughness, while also presenting biological functions that interact with the …

For centuries, Bombyx mori silkworm silk fibroin has been used as a high-end textile fiber.
Beyond textiles, silk fibroin has also been used as a surgical suture material for decades …

A variety of artificial spinning methods have been applied to produce regenerated silk fibers;
however, how to spin regenerated silk fibers that retain the advantages of natural silks in …

Silk features exceptional mechanical properties such as high tensile strength and great
extensibility, making it one of the toughest materials known. The exceptional strength of …

Mechanical properties of biomaterials play an important role in their biological performance.
Among the most important parameters in designing of biomaterials, their structure and …

Biopolymers, a class of fascinating polymers from biomass provide sustainability,
biodegradability, availability, biocompatibility, and unique properties. A ubiquitous feature of …

Protein‐based structural biomaterials are of great interest for various applications because
the sequence flexibility within the proteins may result in their improved mechanical and …

Spider silk is one of the strongest, most extensible and toughest biological materials known,
exceeding the properties of many engineered materials including steel. Silks feature a …

Animal silks, consisting of pure protein components, offer an extraordinary combination of
strength, elongation, and toughness, exceeding most engineered materials. The secret to …

Silk fibroin, a natural multi-domain protein, has attracted great attention due to its superior
mechanical properties such as ultra-high strength and stretchability, biocompatibility, as well …